Lewis Kunzler
Washington,UT
Summary
A knowledgeable producer with over 4 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Reflections
Washington, UT
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized pre-production functions by establishing budgets, hiring cast and crew and securing permits.
- Prepared staff, anchors and video production teams to properly handle breaking news scenarios.
- Edited footage using editing software programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
Producer
Utah Tech Films
01.2023 - Current
- producer This Is Not a Home 2023
- producer Ditullios 2023
Assistant Director
Utah Tech Films
01.2022 - Current
- Omnivision 2022
- Postscript 2023
- Ex’s and Woes 2023
Set Dresser
Horizon An American Saga Chapter two
Washington, UT
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the selection and placement of furniture, drapery, props, and other set decorations to achieve the desired visual effect.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines at all times.
- Made sure that all decorations were removed promptly after filming wrapped up at a given location.
Supervisor
Utah Tech University Veteran Center
01.2020 - Current
- I currently work at Utah Tech Veteran Center as a work-study student helping other veterans transition from active duty to civilian life in an educational environment.
Supervisor • Field Training Officer
S.O.C
01.2015 - 01.2020
- I worked at Hawthorne Army ammunition depot as a physical security officer for five years.
- Within that time, I was a field training officer, an entry control point officer, and a shift supervisor.
Infantryman
United States Army
08.2004 - 01.2013
- Provided professional leadership in chaotic and uncertain conditions.
- Employed a variety of leadership methods to support team members, including communications, tested small unit tactics, and emotional and physical support to fellow soldiers in a combat zone.
- A qualified leader who trained and directed teams and sections, while coordinating with higher echelons and supporting units.
- Trained in core competencies of operations and awareness.
- As a Team Leader I Was responsible for three staff members safety equipment and ensuring all missions were complete.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- As a Squad leader: responsible for eight staff members safety equipment and missions were complete.
- As a Section sergeant: responsible for 10 staff members safety equipment, medical training (CLS) and ensuring mission completion.
- Honorable discharged from Army 2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Film Production
Utah Tech University
Saint George Ut 05.2024
Compeltion of Training - Organizational Leadership
US Army Infantry School
Fort Benning, GA11.2004
Skills
- Managing Production Teams
- Client Relations
- Film and Video Production
- Scriptwriting
- Directing Experience
- Crew Direction
- Production Management
- Staff Supervision
- Talent Recruitment
- Budget Management
Certification
100/700 Certified, Wildland Basic Firefighter S-130, S-190, L-180, and 1-100 certified. National Registered Emergency Medical Technician, C.P.R certified, medical person in charge certified, I.C.S 100/700 certified First aid.
Additional Information
- Civilian / Military awards and honors, Army Commendation Medal with device, Army Achievement Medal with device, Army Good Conduct Medal with device, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon with two deployment device , Combat Infantrymen Badge .
Accomplishments
Ut Digital Films award
Best Producer 2023
Best Assistant Director 2023
Florence Film Awards Sep 2023
Best Drama -Ditullios
official selection Four Corners Film Festival
Best of Utah Four Corners Film Festival
This is not a Home 2023
Timeline
Director
Reflections
06.2023 - 12.2023
Set Dresser
Horizon An American Saga Chapter two
03.2023 - 06.2023
Producer
Utah Tech Films
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Utah Tech Films
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Utah Tech University Veteran Center
01.2020 - Current
Supervisor • Field Training Officer
S.O.C
01.2015 - 01.2020
Infantryman
United States Army
08.2004 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Digital Film Production
Utah Tech University
Compeltion of Training - Organizational Leadership
US Army Infantry School
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