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Sam Lane
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Production professional with strong foundation in managing on-set logistics and supporting production processes until completion. Recognized for contributing to seamless production workflows and delivering consistent results. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability to shifting production needs, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Key skills include organizational prowess, effective communication, and remaining calm during challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
GOOD SENSE & COMPANY
08.2024 - Current
- Led a team in organizing the shuttling of event clients offsite
- Maintained constant communication with the event Producer, the Transportation Coordinator, and other team members
- Managed a full band and celebrity clients for a 1200-person event
- Facilitated effective communication with talent, stage management, and the lead producer to support changing needs
- Guided talent to multiple locations promptly, set up their green rooms, and ensured they had everything requested
- Handled crisis management situations with ease and grace to minimize negative outcomes
- Utilized Excel spreadsheets to account for merchandise
Production Associate
MIKE AND CARLEE INC.
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Worked on 7 highly acclaimed productions, including Kate, Oh, Mary, Alex Edleman: Just for Us, and Rachel Bloom: Death Let Me Do My Show
- Tracked and updated multiple expense reports using Excel and Dropbox to ensure inclusion of all receipts
- Assisted with all load-ins and load-outs, including carpentry, sound engineering, light hanging, and other tasks as needed
- Kept a detailed list of tools and goods for day-to-day operations
- Communicated with vendors to ensure all items were accounted for and delivered on time with a 100% success rate
- Attended to the specific needs of performers and producers, responded quickly, and offered unflinching support
- Updated the production company's website for upcoming productions and archived previous information
- Facilitated the needs and requests of VIPs attending productions including seating and backstage access
- Developed marketing and outreach strategies which increased attendance
- Utilized Photoshop in marketing materials
Event Coordinator
EMERSON COLLEGE CAMPUS CENTER
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Organized the event calendar for multiple four-month periods for three on-campus spaces
- Coordinated with the various groups, individuals, and faculty members who used the space to ensure efficiency and safety
- Utilized Google Sheets, Dropbox, and Slack proficiently to assist in the organization of events as well as basic office organization
- Managed a staff of 15 production assistants
- Trained all staff, ran monthly meetings, and facilitated continuous communication about the events taking place in the coming days and weeks
- Assisted with policy revisions for the Event Coordinator role and developed the production assistant role to ensure that each event had personable and knowledgeable employees who could communicate with the customers and staff
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
Emerson College
Boston, MA05.2020
Skills
- Inventory Monitoring
- Production background
- Production Load In and Strike
- Location Scouting
- Talent Wrangling
- Budget Tracking
- Logistics Planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Schedule Coordination & Dissemination
Pronouns
Sam/They/Them
Interests
Timeline
Production Assistant
GOOD SENSE & COMPANY
08.2024 - Current
Production Associate
MIKE AND CARLEE INC.
11.2021 - 03.2024
Event Coordinator
EMERSON COLLEGE CAMPUS CENTER
10.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
Emerson College
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