Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Marcus  Williams

Marcus Williams

Covina,CA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Production Manager

Bunim-Murray, The Family Stallone S2
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Reviewing and revising shooting schedules to keep project on time and within budget.
  • Leads daily production meetings.
  • Assists with creating production schedules for every step of production.
  • Responsible for tracking spending show spending on various procurement cards and reconciling said cards weekly.
  • Producing Purchase orders for production as needed.
  • Daily coordinating lunch orders and retrieval of said meals according to production schedules.
  • Communicating with all departments to make sure daily needs are met to fulfill production schedule.
  • Produces Call Sheets daily.
  • Tracking and maintaining travel plans including: Airline tickets, Hotel Reservations, and Vehicles rented.
  • Assists producers and production supervisors as needed.
  • Interview, hire and supervise production assistants in each city.
  • Interacts with talent to ensure they are aware of and adhere to shooting schedule as necessary

Talent Manager

Bunim Murray Productions- The Nevermets
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Communicated extensively with cast to prepare them for travel and filming.
  • Served as liaison for communications between cast and production crew
  • Collaborated with staff members to make accurate reservations about cast .
  • Managed cast movements, arranging travel and lodging, for cast of 32
  • Maintained groceries and house supplies for cast throughout filming
  • Managed shooting schedule, ensuring talent was ready to shoot in a timely fashion
  • Ensured talent comfort while filming
  • Reconciled purchases for talent airfare/travel, lodging, and food/snacks
  • Managed cast payments and reimbursements.
  • Worked with producers and director to develop shooting schedule
  • Developed scheduling for talent team

Production Coordinator

Bunim-Murray Productions - The Family Stallone
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Led daily production meetings.
  • Assists with creating production schedules for every step of production.
  • Responsible for tracking spending show spending on various procurement cards and reconciling said cards weekly.
  • Producing Purchase orders for production as needed.
  • Daily coordinating lunch orders and retrieval of said meals according to production schedules.
  • Supervising and directing production assistants.
  • Communicating with all departments to make sure daily needs are met to fulfill production schedule.
  • Producing production reports daily.
  • Tracking and maintaining travel plans including: Airline tickets, Hotel Reservations, and Vehicles rented.
  • Assists producers and production manager as needed.

Talent Manager

Bunim Murray Productions- After Happily Ever After
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Collaborated with staff members to make accurate reservations about cast .
  • Managed cast movements, arranging travel and lodging, for cast of 8
  • Managed shooting schedule, ensuring talent was ready to shoot in a timely fashion
  • Ensured talent comfort while filming
  • Reconciled purchases for talent airfare/travel, lodging, and food/snacks
  • Managed cast payments and reimbursements.
  • Worked with producers and director to develop shooting schedule
  • Developed scheduling for talent team

Production Coordinator

Bunim-Murray Productions - Total Bellas "Special"
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Led daily production meetings.
  • Assists with creating production schedules for every step of production.
  • Responsible for tracking spending show spending on various procurement cards and reconciling said cards weekly.
  • Producing Purchase orders for production as needed.
  • Daily coordinating lunch orders and retrieval of said meals according to production schedules.
  • Supervising and directing production assistants.
  • Communicating with all departments to make sure daily needs are met to fulfill production schedule.
  • Producing production reports daily.
  • Tracking and maintaining travel plans including: Airline tickets, Hotel Reservations, and Vehicles rented.
  • Assists producers and production manager as needed.

Talent Wrangler

Bunim-Murray Productions - Family Or Fiance
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Drove communication between directors, producers, talent coordinators and talent to maintain efficient talent movement and preparation.
  • Performed essential administrative support duties by providing schedules, preparing breakdowns, developing shortlists, handling paperwork and agreements and communicating with talent.
  • Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and make sure talent was ready to film when needed.
  • Managed talent expectations by resolving issues as they arose and anticipating talent needs accordingly.
  • Transported talent to and from Airports, Hotel accommodations, and sets as necessary.
  • Procured food and beverages for cast throughout their stay and made sure house was stocked accordingly.

Production Coordinator

Story Commercial Shoot
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created and maintained production schedules
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data
  • Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to call sheets and production reports.
  • Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
  • Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
  • Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.

Key Set Production Assistant

Blue Chip Media, Automotive Commercial Shoot
11.2021 - 11.2021
  • Coordinated extras for scenes and led individuals around set.
  • Assisted costume designers, directors, cameramen, and other crew members in meeting production guidelines.
  • Assisted other crew members with administrative tasks such as answering telephones, filing paperwork and entering data entry for company records.
  • Accurately and quickly relayed messages to crew members on location.
  • Scheduled transportation reservations and directed company vehicles to appropriate location for equipment transport.
  • Helped set up and clean sets and production areas.
  • Charged and distributed mobile radios to set production staff for onsite communication.
  • Escorted individuals and visitors safely through film studio to set location.
  • Answered questions from actors about scripts or scheduling.
  • Ran errands for actors and film executives.
  • Directed extras to set locations and performed crowd control duties for production spectators.
  • Drove 15 passenger shuttle van, transporting cast and crew from parking to set and other locations on property

Line Producer

Beats And Produce, Short Film
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Obtained insurance for production and managed pre-production processes.
  • Created filming schedules by determining production timeframes for shootings.
  • Assisted director in achieving artistic vision for film by liaising between crew and producer.
  • Revised schedules and control expenses to keep project on time and within budget.
  • Estimated budgets and production expenses for project using careful analysis.
  • Worked with director, production manager and department head to prepare film's final budget, shooting schedule and production dates.
  • Liaised with studio, crew and producers while effectively addressing on-location crises and issues.
  • Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
  • Used hand trucks, and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.

Set Production Assistant

NBCUniversal, Baking It
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated extras for scenes and led individuals around set.
  • Assisted costume designers, directors, cameramen, and other crew members in meeting production guidelines.
  • Assisted other crew members with administrative tasks such as answering telephones, filing paperwork and entering data entry for company records.
  • Communicated consistently with managers concerning damaged equipment and schedule for replacement.
  • Read and analyzed work specifications and orders to determine locations of subjects, work and materials.
  • Accurately and quickly relayed messages to crew members on location.
  • Scheduled transportation reservations and directed company vehicles to appropriate location for equipment transport.
  • Helped set up and clean sets and production areas.
  • Charged and distributed mobile radios to set production staff for onsite communication.
  • Escorted individuals and visitors safely through film studio to set location.
  • Answered questions from actors about scripts or scheduling.
  • Ran errands for actors and film executives.
  • Directed extras to set locations and performed crowd control duties for production spectators.
  • Worked across departments to address special needs and coordinate vendors on set during prep and filming.

Audience Coordinator

Background Talent Services, BTS
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.
  • Escorted studio audiences to and from sets and around the lot as necessary

Stage Manager

Faith Community Church
06.2010 - 08.2018
  • Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
  • Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
  • Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
  • Distributed production scripts to cast members.
  • Maintained reference copies of production designs and distributed.
  • Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
  • Educated cast and crew members on evacuation scenarios for emergency situations during rehearsals and show operations.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.

Talent Wrangler

Black Entertainment Television, BET
05.2012 - 05.2012
  • Performed essential administrative support duties by providing scripts, preparing breakdowns, developing shortlists, handling paperwork and agreements and communicating with actors.
  • Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
  • Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Made sure talent was ready and available to report to stage as needed

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Mt. San Antonio College , Walnut, Ca
06.2013

Skills

  • Upbeat delivery
  • Production support
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Talent Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Fast learner with ability to work both independently and with team
  • Diagnostic thinking skills and strong problem-solving instincts

Timeline

Field Production Manager - Bunim-Murray, The Family Stallone S2
06.2023 - 12.2023
Talent Manager - Bunim Murray Productions- The Nevermets
10.2022 - 03.2023
Talent Manager - Bunim Murray Productions- After Happily Ever After
10.2022 - 11.2022
Production Coordinator - Bunim-Murray Productions - The Family Stallone
07.2022 - 02.2023
Production Coordinator - Bunim-Murray Productions - Total Bellas "Special"
07.2022 - 08.2022
Talent Wrangler - Bunim-Murray Productions - Family Or Fiance
02.2022 - 05.2022
Production Coordinator - Story Commercial Shoot
12.2021 - 12.2021
Key Set Production Assistant - Blue Chip Media, Automotive Commercial Shoot
11.2021 - 11.2021
Line Producer - Beats And Produce, Short Film
09.2021 - 11.2021
Set Production Assistant - NBCUniversal, Baking It
08.2021 - 08.2021
Audience Coordinator - Background Talent Services, BTS
01.2019 - 12.2019
Talent Wrangler - Black Entertainment Television, BET
05.2012 - 05.2012
Stage Manager - Faith Community Church
06.2010 - 08.2018
Mt. San Antonio College - Associate of Arts, Communications
Marcus Williams