Taylor Helmboldt
Writing/Production Applicant
Burbank,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated storyteller with a deep passion for all aspects of film and TV production. Possesses a long history of creative work in on-set production, writing, live performance, and administrative tasks, as well as a fitting degree from a prestigious university. Extremely fast-learning, hard-working, and an excellent and well-organized communicator.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director and Performer
Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, California
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Worked intimately with creative team crafting various aspects of multiple live shows while directly translating that work into finished product.
- Solely responsible for maintaining various aspects of live show, as well as training new hires in required skills and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Worked directly with many (100+) creatives and administrators while facilitating communications across multiple departments.
- Personally performed work in, maintained, and oversaw over 2,000 live performances under strict deadlines with zero incidents.
Production Assistant (Freelance)
TVLand, CBS Radford, Beachbody Fitness
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Supported world-class directors functioning as efficient liaison between creative, talent, and other departments.
- Created and maintained physical and digital documentation of expenses, timecards, etc.
- Supported grips, DPs, and camera operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in pleasant and successful on-set experiences.
- Took initiative by picking up slack in other departments to ensure gears turned smoothly.
Apprentice Creative Director
Shizuoka Performing Arts Center
Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked with large, multi-national creative team developing unique and dynamic creative projects from concept to completion.
- Created English trailers and promotional materials for trend-setting live shows.
- Translated and proofed content for various company campaigns and supervised implementation for local and international audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2009 -
Skills
Intimately familiar with on-set practices, having been on many sets in many different capacitiesStrong, self-motivated writing abilities, used in disciplines ranging from dialogue coaching to authorship
Excellent script-analysis skills developed over hundreds of hours of industry practice
Strong computer/technical knowledge, ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Excellent communication skills developed over many years as creative liaisonMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteFinal Cut ProTimeline
Creative Director and Performer
Walt Disney Company
04.2015 - 07.2021
Production Assistant (Freelance)
TVLand, CBS Radford, Beachbody Fitness
08.2013 - 03.2015
Apprentice Creative Director
Shizuoka Performing Arts Center
07.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
Carnegie-Mellon University
08.2009 -