Michael Ford
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Background in plumbing, general construction, but also radio and wireless frequency allocations for use on film and television settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boom Operator, Sound Utility
I.A.T.S.E. Local 52
New York And Philadelphia, USA
03.2008 - Current
- Operation and placement of microphones for recording dialogue on narrative television, motion picture, and commercials on multiple productions on a daily hire basis.
- Emphasis on programming wireless frequencies with radio microphones ensuring encryption and adequate transmission and reception within a broad VHF, UHF and more recently the gigahertz spectrums.
- Notable Productions include: Creed II, Madam Secretary, The Leftovers, Treme, 21 Bridges and The Last Airbender.
Construction Grip
Apple TV
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Construction and rigging of sets for television show "Take Force"
Plumber
City Plumbing Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Residential and commercial repair as well as installation of cast iron and PVC drains, water lines involving Pex, ProPress, brazing and sweating copper. Cutting and threading of cast iron, Wardflex and Gastite ga lines.
Special Effects Technician
Netflix
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Rigging special effects equipment including providing the plumbing for practical sets, water towers for rain effects, gas lines and pyrotechnics
General Contractor
The Strange and Unusual, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 07.2020
- General maintenance of shop, ensuring appliances and mechanical fixtures were in safe, working order.
Plumber
Ford Plumbing and Heating
Sellersville, PA
04.1999 - 05.2008
Mechanic
Mt. Perk Cyclery
Perkasie, PA
03.1997 - 08.2000
- Bicycle mechanic and sales person specializing in custom BMX and mountain bike builds for professional and local riders.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Film and Media Arts
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA06.2005
Skills
Sweat and brazing copper
ProPress
Pex
Wardflex
Cut and Thread black steel gas pipe
PVC and cast iron drain lines
Setting fixtures and water heaters
Programming and allocating wireless frequencies for transmission of radio microphone and video signals
Certification
- Industrial Forklift, Diamond Tool, Philadelphia, PA, 11/01/09
- Self Propelled Boom and Scissor Lift, Calavar Condor, New York, NY, 08/01/07
- WARDFlex Gas Certification, WARDFlex, 02/01/22
- OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health certification, 11/01/22
- Member of IATSE Local 52, 11/01/08
Timeline
Construction Grip
Apple TV
02.2024 - 09.2024
Plumber
City Plumbing Inc.
04.2023 - 02.2024
Special Effects Technician
Netflix
10.2022 - 04.2023
General Contractor
The Strange and Unusual, LLC
05.2015 - 07.2020
Boom Operator, Sound Utility
I.A.T.S.E. Local 52
03.2008 - Current
Plumber
Ford Plumbing and Heating
04.1999 - 05.2008
Mechanic
Mt. Perk Cyclery
03.1997 - 08.2000
Bachelor's degree - Film and Media Arts
Temple University
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