Nikolai Kaplunov
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced professional Nikolai Kaplunov offers a unique blend of skills honed over years in the entertainment and education sectors. With a background in theater and cinema production, his analytical thinking and time management ensure seamless project execution. Having excelled as a First Assistant Director for four years, Nikolai is skilled in coordinating complex tasks and meeting deadlines. He also brings valuable leadership experience from a year as General Manager of a Ballet School. Nikolai's education, including Yale's financial markets courses and Google's Data Analyst program, enhances his adaptability and strategic mindset. With a proven record of success, Nikolai Kaplunov is poised to contribute effectively to various industries.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Grand Academy Of Ballet
08.2022 - Current
- Run total theater production with more than 40 kids.
- Set professional theater lights with sound systems.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Installed and maintained theater systems and analyzed users' needs.
First Assistant Director
Heartful Prod. And Bendoll.inc
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Found the way to communicate 6 directors with crew
- Created a good and efficient crew, by giving them space for work but according with my time management
Production Assistant
Bendoll.inc
10.2020 - 10.2020
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Reviewed film and gave suggestions about flow, quality and other issues.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Strongly looking about time to keep production more efficient
First Assistant Director
"Iya" By Ilya Mikheev, Indy Film
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Directed the whole pre-production, helped the director to create shooting plan.
- Created a team by one day, they found a deep understanding of each other and work become more efficiency.
- Did 36 shots in 12 hour shift.
- Controlled more than 36 talents
First Assistant Director
3-x Media
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Directed work of al departments to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Created a good team, giving them opportunity to show their individual skills and vision
- Controlled all pre-production process such as meetings, calls and casting.
- Did good time management on set, we did make 56 shots in 12 hour shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And TV Directing
Russian Academy of Theatre Arts
Saint Petersburg, Russia02.2020
Skills
- High quality time management
- Cast and crew supervision
- Issues resolution
- Calmness and focused
- Strategic planning
- Financial Management
- Structured Cabling
- Rigging
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
General Manager
The Grand Academy Of Ballet
08.2022 - Current
First Assistant Director
Heartful Prod. And Bendoll.inc
02.2021 - 02.2021
Production Assistant
Bendoll.inc
10.2020 - 10.2020
First Assistant Director
"Iya" By Ilya Mikheev, Indy Film
06.2020 - 09.2020
First Assistant Director
3-x Media
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Film And TV Directing
Russian Academy of Theatre Arts
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