Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Background
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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Peter Duong

Peter Duong

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Hardworking Production's Assistant with five years of hands-on experience supporting production needs. Recognized for maintaining outstanding rapport with various clients and professional contacts. Customer-focused hospitality professional dedicated to building long-term loyalty with unparalleled service. I stay on top of fast-paced work by diligently completing assignments and looks for opportunities to help others. Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. I am driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. I am a highly self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Conscious Mind Studios
Pasadena, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Organized studio supplies and equipment for proper storage and to prepare for events.
  • Oversaw setup and breakdown of a variety of displays, tables and chairs for events, including stage platforms and tents for vendors.
  • Demonstrated the ability to run errands and fulfill specific requests with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Using attention to detail and problem-solving skill in order to create efficient and inviting event spaces. Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.
  • Troubleshot issues that arose before, during, and after productions with quick solutions.
  • Transported equipment and supplies to location, preparing sets with props and decorations.
  • Organized event materials such as signage, decorations, catering supplies, and audio-visual equipment.
  • Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.

Freelance Banquet Server/Banquet Bartender

Culinary Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - Current
  • Self-employed bartender and server working multiple events at various locations.
  • Set up stations for serving meals according to established guidelines.
  • Provided prompt, friendly service to all guests during banquets or catered events.

Peter Duong Bartending

Self-Employed
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Independent private and banquet event bartenders with an extensive client list.
  • Providing quality service ranging from birthday parties to wedding receptions/ceremonies.

Production Assistant

Film Independent's Artist Development Showcase
Hollywood, CA
07.2023 - 06.2023
  • Various duties included setting up tables for reception to delivering alcohol to popup bars.
  • Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
  • Operating cargo van for pick up and drop offs from HQ to site.

Production Assistant

OUTFEST LA 2023
Hollywood, CA
07.2023
  • Operated cube truck and cargo van for pick up and drop off deliveries
  • Positioning stanchions, set up S & Rs, and lights for the red carpet.

Production Assistant

2023 TCM Classic Film Festival
Hollywood, CA
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Unloading and loading supplies and hardware - setting up production offices in various separate locations.
  • Created signage and directed foot traffic with stanchion placements.
  • Acted as stagehand, i.e., setting up and breaking down sets for guest interviews.

Production Assistant

38th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards
Santa Monica, CA
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Operated cargo vans, cube truck, and 20' refrigerator truck
  • Delivered office supplies, replenished craft services, waste disposal, secured tents and P.O trailers.
  • All tasks coordinated directly with the Production Coordinators.

COVID Compliance Officer

American Born Chinese (Disney+ Series, Season 1)
Fox Studio Lot, Los Angeles
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Mask distribution and monitoring, set up and strike on-location testing
  • Other COVID mitigation tasks ad hoc assistance to production when necessary.

Production Assistant

Untitled Sperm Bank Project (Independent Short Film)
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Day player assisting with camera and sound operators and directing talent and background actors.

Production Assistant

2nd Chance Retreat (HBO Max, Season 1)
Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Operated sprinter vans for deliveries and transported talent and crew to and from .

Production Assistant

Goodbye House (Independent Short Film)
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 07.2020
  • Assisted with camera and sound - miking the talent, marking spots, etc.

Education

Completed 5 Level Curriculum -

iO Theater
02.2020

BS in Elementary Education -

Temple University
02.2011

Skills

  • Set Construction
  • Safety Management
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Project Support
  • Production Background
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Administrative Support
  • Production Scheduling
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Guest Relations
  • Reservation Management
  • Office Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Fluent in Vietnamese
  • Staff Supervision
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Hospitality Services
  • Relationship Building

Background

As a performer specializing in improvisational comedy and songwriting, I have aspirations of becoming a full time actor. I have over fifteen years worth of experience within Food and Hospitality: I adapt well in fast-paced environments; I am known to maintain a calm composure in high stress situations; Adept at working cooperatively and shine independently. Beyond work he writes comedic sketches, films wholesome content for his Instagram/TikTok, performs at open mic nights, and covers songs with his acoustic guitar.

Affiliations

  • Improvisational Comedy
  • Sketch Writing
  • Guitar Performance/Instruction
  • Music Composition

Languages

Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Assistant

Conscious Mind Studios
08.2023 - Current

Production Assistant

Film Independent's Artist Development Showcase
07.2023 - 06.2023

Production Assistant

OUTFEST LA 2023
07.2023

Freelance Banquet Server/Banquet Bartender

Culinary Staffing
05.2023 - Current

Production Assistant

2023 TCM Classic Film Festival
04.2023 - 04.2023

Production Assistant

38th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards
02.2023 - 03.2023

Peter Duong Bartending

Self-Employed
04.2022 - Current

COVID Compliance Officer

American Born Chinese (Disney+ Series, Season 1)
02.2022 - 07.2022

Production Assistant

Untitled Sperm Bank Project (Independent Short Film)
12.2021 - 12.2021

Production Assistant

2nd Chance Retreat (HBO Max, Season 1)
07.2021 - 08.2021

Production Assistant

Goodbye House (Independent Short Film)
07.2020 - 07.2020

Completed 5 Level Curriculum -

iO Theater

BS in Elementary Education -

Temple University
Peter Duong