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SANDRA MCBRIDE

Production Assistant
Santa Clarita,California

Summary

Production Assistant PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated professional offering 25+ years of operational and management experience with cross functional background in TV/film production support, education, & project management. Valued as a competent behind-the-scenes specialist ensuring production events are executed smoothly and efficiently. Aptitude for thinking critically, analyzing, and solving problems without losing sight of factors such as budget, timelines, and external dependencies. Entrepreneurial spirit with stellar communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as well as quickly adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Experience supporting production teams in all stages of development, pre-production, production, post-production, delivery, and marketing of media content Proven success providing comprehensive support for Executive Producers, Directors, & Production Coordinators, including, scheduling, budgeting, records maintenance, event coordination, project management, while ensuring optimal organization performance Steadfast commitment to providing outstanding support within fast-paced, high-pressure environments while streamlining operations and achieving organizational objectives Excel at managing projects, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, and providing exceptional service while partnering with all levels of management to support corporate objectives Dependable Production Assistant with successful track record handling multiple responsibilities. Hardworking professional eager to pitch in and help, including escorting actors to trailers, building sets and photographing locations. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

The Red
Compton, CA

Production Assistant
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie-talkies to coordinate production activities.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Supervised wardrobe, hair, and makeup needs for several actors simultaneously on remote shoot location.

CBS - Television Show- CSI Vegas
North Hollywood, CA

Production Assistant
11.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Serve on film, television or theater sets assisting the Producers and Directors of a production.
  • Assist in all stages of the production process; from pre-production through production to post-production including printing and distributing scripts, relaying messages between crew members and running errands for Directors and Producers
  • Facilitate multiple tasks between the production office and other departments
  • Effectively manage the changing of schedule priorities and communicate to all involved parties by collaborating with production leadership
  • Help prepare the set with lights, props, equipment etc.
  • Assist costume designers, directors, camerapeople and other crew members
  • Help set up the production office with the necessary supplies.
  • Help set up the production set with the necessary supplies for the hosts/talent (daily).
  • Copy and distribute scripts (daily).
  • Type and distribute schedules or call sheets (daily)
  • Assist cast and production members, and at times run errands for them.
  • Run errands between the production office and other departments.
  • Stay on the production set for 30+ minutes (daily) to assist cast and production members, for needs during the recording time.
  • Post content on Social Media, generated and provided by the production team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.Print and distribute daily paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets)
  • Escort actors around the filming area and coordinate extras
  • Conduct crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lock down sets etc.
  • Act as a runner distributing messages or items within film crew and cast
  • Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
  • Assisted with tasks for radio broadcasts, video production and other multimedia projects.
  • Undertake errands as assigned

DuRage Productions
Oak Brook, IL

Production Assistant
08.2017 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Prepare the set for filming.
  • Print and hand out scripts.
  • Prevent pedestrians from entering the set.
  • Deliver messages to various crew members.
  • Help create and adhere to production budgets.
  • Run errands for crew members.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • clearing copyrights
  • booking studios, production equipment, performance staff and production staff
  • liaising with a wide range of people
  • organising meetings and interviews
  • preparing and distributing briefing notes and scripts
  • organising schedules and contracts
  • overseeing cues, timings and continuity during recording

Education

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science from Technical Management, Human Resources Management

University Overview

Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

No Degree from Film And Video Production
05.2001

Skills

Production Supportundefined

Timeline

Production Assistant

The Red
05.2023 - Current

Production Assistant

CBS - Television Show- CSI Vegas
11.2022 - 03.2023

Production Assistant

DuRage Productions
08.2017 - 06.2020

Columbia College Chicago

No Degree from Film And Video Production
05.2001

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science from Technical Management, Human Resources Management
SANDRA MCBRIDEProduction Assistant