Merry Chen
Summary
Accomplished Television Assistant Director with a proven track record working in the television and film industry, showcasing exceptional project management and communication skills. Expert in team leadership and problem-solving, ensuring seamless production processes and high-quality outcomes. Experienced with managing complex projects and leading diverse teams to achieve organizational goals. Uses tact and diplomacy to foster a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Television Assistant Director
Various
01.2006 - Current
- Created shooting schedules and budget requirements for major network and streaming television series.
- Supervised daily operations and safety standards of the shooting crew.
- Conducted meetings with department heads to identify problems and find solutions for every script.
- Established effective communication between cast and crew for efficient project collaboration and completion.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for staff assistants.
- Assisted the Director with logistical details in order to achieve collective creative goals.
- Coordinated with producers and unit managers to keep project within budget.
- Directed large amounts of background talent to enhance the realism of a scene.
IT Technician Support
Be Structured Technology Group
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted in hardwire installations for large offices for networking and smart device capabilities.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring quick resolution.
- Identified possible dead spots in network, and noted any performance issues with equipment.
Field Service Technician
LA County Election Office
10.2024 - 11.2024
- On site service technician for 2024 election.
- Logging and maintaining election equipment including: ballot marking devices, election worker iPads, worker phones, networking router, and laptops.
- Service and troubleshooting of any technical equipment in real time as problems arise.
- Coordinated and assisted with other election workers to help voters with voting technology.
- Maintained a strict security protocol for ballot boxes and equipment.
Dodgers Stadium Guest Services
LA Dodgers
05.2023 - 10.2023
- First contact at stadium to help meet guest needs and provide best possible experience.
- Assisted guests with questions and directional guidance.
- Resolved customer queries and complaints swiftly, finding resolutions that maintained customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with security team to help identify possible disturbances in the crowd.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts - Radio/TV/Film
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Operational efficiency
- Decision making
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Diplomacy
Affiliations
- Directors Guild of America
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Field Service Technician
LA County Election Office
10.2024 - 11.2024
IT Technician Support
Be Structured Technology Group
08.2024 - 02.2025
Dodgers Stadium Guest Services
LA Dodgers
05.2023 - 10.2023
Television Assistant Director
Various
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts - Radio/TV/Film
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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