Mirza Santana
Puerto Rico
Summary
Skilled production professional equipped to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in coordinating schedules, managing equipment, and supporting production teams. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and keen eye for detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Team Production Assistant
Forelock Production LLC
2024.02 - 2024.04
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Oversaw calendar to assist in coordinating daily production schedule, managing shifts and adequate coverage
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects, contributing expertise as needed to meet objectives successfully
Personal Assistant
Freelance
2022.03 - 2024.03
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation
- Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required
Administrative Assistant
World Locations
2023.01 - 2024.02
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
Production Coordinator
Freelance
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Set up the production office
- Organized equipment, supplies, and staff
- Coordinated travel, accommodation, work permits, and visas for cast and crew
- Distributed shooting schedules, crew, and cast lists
- Dealt with call sheets and organize transport
- Helped to 'wrap' the production
- Closed accounts with suppliers, return surplus stock
Contract Social Media Manager
Faux Media
2022.12 - 2023.04
- Assisted with the management of client presence on varying social media platforms
- Generated invigorating social media content
- Utilized advanced social media knowledge and assisted Social Media Planners
- Created and Edit content for different Social Media platforms
2nd AD
Boom Chicka Pop
2023.03 - 2023.03
- Kept track of all Talent for the day
- Organized the cast calls, paperwork and assisted with the call sheet
- Oversaw the cast, ensuring that the principal actors were in make-up, wardrobe, and standing by on the set at the correct times
- Took notes on set for end of day reports
- Coordinated transport to set from base camp and back, keeping to the timeline
- Was the go-to person on set for any issues that occurred within any of the department
Credentialing Production Assistant
Grammys
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Routed correspondence to facilitate timely communication between team members
- Created and updated spreadsheets with Crew and Talent info
- Managed crew, press and talent lists
- Responded to emails
- Worked with COVID testing event manager
- Provided crew and press with access to credentials
Production Assistant
Golden Globes
2023.01 - 2023.01
- Facilitated a safe event from setup to break down for the event
- Helped maintain an orderly event environment by communicating regular shift updates to supervisors
- Checked in crew members, press and talent
- Provided crew and press with access to credentials
2nd AD
Amazon Home
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Kept track of all Talent for the day
- Organized the cast calls, paperwork and assisted with the call sheet
- Oversaw the cast, ensuring that the principal actors were in make-up, wardrobe, and standing by on the set at the correct times
- Coordinated transport to set from base camp and back, keeping to the timeline
- Was the go-to person on set for any issues that occurred within any of the department
- Solved problems, answered questions, and created solutions to the needs of the First AD, Director and production Manager
Production Assistant
American Music Awards
2022.11 - 2022.11
- Facilitated a safe event from setup to break down for the event
- Helped maintain an orderly event environment by communicating regular shift updates to supervisors
- Checked in crew members, press and talent
- Provided crew and press with access to credentials
2nd AD
Nike
2022.08 - 2022.08
- Organized the cast calls and assisted with the call sheet
- Oversaw the cast, ensuring that the principal actors were in make-up, wardrobe, and standing by on the set at the correct times
- Coordinated transport to set from base camp and back, keeping to the timeline
- Was the go-to person on set for any issues that occurred within any of the department
- Solved problems, answered questions, and created solutions to the needs of the First AD, Director and production Manager
1st Team Production Assistant
Holiday Twist
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Handled every talent requests and needs while on set
- Oversaw the cast, ensured that the principal actors were in make-up, wardrobe, and was on standby on the set at the correct times
- Maintained track of talents location at all time
- Oversaw Production Assistants - placing their positions during lock down, instructing them in their duties, setting the example of required hustle, good attitude, and work ethic
- Was the go-to person on set for any issues that occurred within any of the department
- Ensured the set was operating smoothly and put out fires when challenges surfaced
- Kept communication open between the 1st AD and 2nd AD
2nd AD
Drink CANN
2022.04 - 2022.04
- Oversaw the cast, ensuring that the principal actors were in make-up, wardrobe, and was standby on the set at the correct times
- Coordinated transport to set from base camp and back, keeping to the timeline
- Submitted production results report to the Production Manager
- Kept track of set notes
- Lead PA team and divide them accordingly on set tasks
- 1st line of communication with the 1st AD
- Helped maintain set quiet and call roles
- Distributed call sheets and schedules to different production teams
Office Production Assistant
Spanx
2022.04 - 2022.04
- Read and organized production emails
- Submitted production report to the Production Manager
- Created expense reports and handled various support tasks for directors, and coordinators
- Answered and made calls related to production
- Made pick-ups and deliveries
Production Assistant
Freelance
2020.12 - 2020.12
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Improved inventory management by accurately tracking materials usage and updating records accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Film and TV Production - Social Media Marketing
University of Central Florida
05.2021
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Canva Suite
- Customer Service
- Project Management
Timeline
1st Team Production Assistant
Forelock Production LLC
2024.02 - 2024.04
Production Coordinator
Freelance
2023.11 - 2024.01
2nd AD
Boom Chicka Pop
2023.03 - 2023.03
Administrative Assistant
World Locations
2023.01 - 2024.02
Credentialing Production Assistant
Grammys
2023.01 - 2023.02
Production Assistant
Golden Globes
2023.01 - 2023.01
Contract Social Media Manager
Faux Media
2022.12 - 2023.04
Production Assistant
American Music Awards
2022.11 - 2022.11
2nd AD
Nike
2022.08 - 2022.08
1st Team Production Assistant
Holiday Twist
2022.06 - 2022.07
2nd AD
Drink CANN
2022.04 - 2022.04
Office Production Assistant
Spanx
2022.04 - 2022.04
Personal Assistant
Freelance
2022.03 - 2024.03
2nd AD
Amazon Home
2022.01 - 2022.12
Production Assistant
Freelance
2020.12 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Film and TV Production - Social Media Marketing
University of Central Florida