rod bacote
Netflix Productions
West Hollywood,California
22
years of professional experience
Seasoned location management professional with a strong background in production scheduling, site selection, and vendor negotiation. Managed permits, agreements, billing, and legal clearances while keeping productions on schedule and locations compliant. Known for clear communication, problem-solving, and dependable follow-through.
Work History
Location Coordinator
2 Years- Coordinated location logistics for production schedules, ensuring spaces were ready for daily filming needs.
- Assisted with location scouting, documenting site conditions and availability for production review.
- Managed all on-lot locations at the studio for production filming and liaison between studio and production.
- Communicated with property representatives to confirm access, rules, payments and filming requirements.
- Prepared location paperwork, including permits, agreements, payments to all locations and vendors, handled all billing, reviewed all budgets for each location for savings, and reviewed payroll for each member of department
- Worked as liaison between production companies and legal to clear all locations for filming and parking.
Location Coordinator
3 Years 10 Months- Monitored on-site operations to maintain compliance with location restrictions and production guidelines.
- Supported crew movement and parking coordination to streamline arrivals, setup, and wrap.
- Prepared location paperwork, including permits, agreements, and site contact details.
- Communicated with property representatives to confirm access, rules, and filming requirements.
Key Assistant Location Manager
14 Years 9 Months- Negotiated permit submissions with city agencies, ensuring compliance with filming regulations.
- Managed location agreements, insurance documents, and access approvals for production teams.
- Scouted locations for television series and worked with neighborhoods for all filming requests and concerns
- Supervised on-site location logistics, including lockups, signage, and crew staging areas.
- Directed location prep and strike activities, maintaining smooth turnover between production phases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television And Film
Skills
Safety compliance
Deadline oversight
Scheduling oversight
Continuous learning
Customer problem-solving
Customer service
Project coordination
Willingness to learn
Location Logistics
Timeline
Location Coordinator
Netflix Productions
08.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Location Coordinator
20th Television
08.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Key Assistant Location Manager
20th Television/Disney ABC Television
09.2004 - 06.2019Read More
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts from Radio And Television And Film
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