Spencer Keane
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic maker and manager with a diverse skill set focused on creativity, problem-solving, and continuous adaptability. Expertise spans the entire production pipeline, transforming simple concepts into fully realized finished products. Proactive in acquiring new skills to tackle challenges and enhance project outcomes. Committed to delivering innovative solutions while fostering collaboration and efficiency in every endeavor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Center Production Assistant
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
08.2017 - Current
- Helped design, build and paint sets, props, and setup stages for hundreds of rehearsals, shows, seminars, recordings and live broadcasts.
- Fostered a welcoming but challenging learning environment to create a community of dedicated and effective Technical Arts students.
- Collaborate between multiple arts disciplines to satisfy production needs.
- Spearheaded operations to adapt all theater, music, and video arts projects into a live-streamed environment during COVID.
- Continuously updated technical skillset to suit the needs of a changing production landscape and personal responsibilities.
Commissions and Specialty Projects
Warboss Workshop
01.2014 - Current
- Attention to detail while completing production of highly complex miniatures and 3D printed projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with customers.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility in creating a quality product and satisfying customer needs.
Specialty Costume Manufacturing - Armor
Thingergy
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete the construction of 100 suits of Greek armor within production deadlines.
- Passionate about learning new skills from industry veterans.
- Demonstrated friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Remained focused during repetitive tasks in order to maintain consistency across hundreds of identical pieces being manufactured.
Specialty Costume Keyperson - Spacesuits
For All Mankind - Seasons 4 & 5
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Organized and maintained valuable and unique specialty costume assets during production.
- Collaborated with heads of costume department, managers, and producers to manufacture and repair parts on-site to circumvent a reliance on outside companies.
- Built personal relationships with cast members to ensure they felt safe and comfortable in difficult and stressful situations.
- Made adjustments for safety and comfort based on actor and stunt performer feedback and needs.
- Personal experience wearing bulky and non-traditional costumes and equipment allows to better understand the needs and wants of performers.
- Understood the unique needs and wants of stunt performers and actors due to personal experience wearing bulky and non-traditional specialty costumes and equipment.
- Maintained focus, consistency, and safety during frequent 12+hr work days.
Online Sales
Big Kid Collectables
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Transitioned a traditional in-person business to a mostly online sales experience, via eBay.
- Boosted online sales by implementing effective product descriptions, product photography, and visually appealing listings.
- Researched trending items and themes to maximize profits.
On-Call PAC Production Assistant
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted in producing high-quality theatrical sets following blueprints and specifications from directors.
- Ongoing technical theater support for teams across multiple performing arts divisions, as needed.
- Developed new skills to continuously solve problems across various performing arts disciplines and media types.
Assistant Director
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted with casting and roles for a production of around 25 high school student actors.
- Coached and directed a variety of high school students in theatrical performance and fight choreography and safety.
- Dramaturgical research to enlighten directors and cast members with key concepts, characters, and mythological or historical context.
Intern
Dark Horse Entertainment
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, books, and incoming projects.
- Conducted research and summarization for various projects.
- Organized calendars, phones, emails, and mail to streamline two separate production offices.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for visitors.
Education
No Degree - Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Writing for Film and Television
Emerson College
Boston, MA12.2013
Skills
- Proficient in a variety of niche manufacturing skills
- Production and maintenance of complex specialty equipment and protective gear
- Model and Miniature crafting expertise
- 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing
- Prop fabrication
- Theatrical set construction
- Skilled in using hand and power tools
- Advanced airbrushing techniques
- Expertise in various paint mediums and painting techniques
- Precision laser cutting
- CAD Software - Fusion 360, Solidworks
- Basic skills in Adobe creative suite
- Google office suite - Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Streaming software experience with SLOBS, OBS, Twitch, Vimeo
Portfolio & Profiles
Check out my Process Book for an overview of some of my favorite completed projects!
Instagram: @swkeane, @WarbossWaagh92
Timeline
Specialty Costume Manufacturing - Armor
Thingergy
12.2024 - 01.2025
Specialty Costume Keyperson - Spacesuits
For All Mankind - Seasons 4 & 5
08.2022 - 11.2024
Performing Arts Center Production Assistant
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
08.2017 - Current
Online Sales
Big Kid Collectables
03.2016 - 08.2017
On-Call PAC Production Assistant
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
12.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant Director
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
09.2014 - 03.2015
Commissions and Specialty Projects
Warboss Workshop
01.2014 - Current
Intern
Dark Horse Entertainment
09.2013 - 12.2013
No Degree - Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
Irvine Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - Writing for Film and Television
Emerson College
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