Troi Hawkins
Burbank,CA
Summary
Dependable and experienced production and stage manager with a strong background in Film & Screen studies from Pace University. Contributed to all stages of the creative process from pre-production to post as a Production Assistant on web series and short films. Managed schedules, auditions, and stage setups at Moonrise Studio in Brooklyn. Skilled in collaborating with creative teams, organizing shoots, and ensuring high-quality productions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Pace University
New York, NY
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Created and updated records and files to maintain accurate and compliant documents
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities
- Digitized and logged footage for production team
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments
Stage Manager
Moonrise Studio
Brooklyn , New York
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Set stage for immersive experience
- Worked along side director during rehearsal time
- Monitored cue calls throughout the performance to ensure smooth transitions between performers.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Scouted rehearsal spaces
- Organized rehearsals and performances to ensure that the production ran smoothly.
Production Assistant
Pace University
Brooklyn , New York
2021.08 - 2021.09
- Distributed Scripts, assisted talent when need be
- Assisted Camera operators, set crew, directors and performers
- Set up lighting
- Arrange & rearrange set
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
The Greenroom.
Burbank, CA
2020.05 - 2021.07
- Managed calendars for managers and clients
- Arranged and facilitated meeting schedules
- Dispatched scripts and sides to clients
- Streamlined the process of creating professional self-tapes for clients
Student Assistant
Richard Lawson Studios
North Hollywood, CA
2017.07 - 2019.04
- Organized documents through filing and photocopying procedures
- Coordinated multiple student-related events including open houses
- Assisted administrative personnel and professors in providing photocopies and filings.
Lead Actor
Dianna Rochelle Johnson
Addison, TX
2017.10 - 2018.03
- Straight Play 'A Child's Cry' - Audrey
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray
Supporting Actor
Long Lake Camps
Albany, NY
2016.06 - 2016.07
- Research and assisted in preparing cast to learn new language for 'The Lion King' Production
- Supporting Actor in 'The Lion King' - Sarabi
- Implemented special songs, dance routines and musical numbers to diversify performances
- Collaborated with fashion crew to construct best costume's possible.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
Choreographer
Long Lake Camps
Albany, NY
2015.06 - 2015.07
- Assisted Choreography for musical 'Hairspray' - production put on in three weeks at Long Lake Camp
- Lead students in exercise, conditioning and flexibility
- Composed sequences of moves for dancers
- Choreographed performances for both groups & individuals
- Developed & directed choreography to 35 cast mates
Supporting Actor
Long Lake Camps
Albany, NY
2015.06 - 2015.07
- Hairspray - played role of 'Motormouth Maybelle'
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures
- Supported production needs by setting up and breaking down stages, moving props and distributing supplies
- Implemented special songs, dance routines and musical numbers to diversify performances
Lead Actor
Long Lake Camps
Albany, NY
2014.06 - 2014.07
- Lead in 'Arsenic & The Old Lace' - Dr.Einstein
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
Pace University
New York, NY05.2023
High School Diploma -
Burroughs High School
Burbank, CA2019-05
Skills
- Proficient Verbal and Written Skills
- Professional Script Formatting
- Production Processes
- Film Analysis Skills
- Script Evaluation
- Strategic Creative Direction
- Critical Thinking
- Film Production
- Performance Improvement
- Time Management
- Flexibility Improvements
- Clear and Concise Writing
- Experienced with Excel Spreadsheets
- Advanced Google Slides Skills
- Pitching
- Visual storytelling
- Editing
- Script formatting
- Content Creation
- Project Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Production Assistant
Pace University
2022.09 - 2022.12
Stage Manager
Moonrise Studio
2022.05 - 2022.09
Production Assistant
Pace University
2021.08 - 2021.09
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
The Greenroom.
2020.05 - 2021.07
Lead Actor
Dianna Rochelle Johnson
2017.10 - 2018.03
Student Assistant
Richard Lawson Studios
2017.07 - 2019.04
Supporting Actor
Long Lake Camps
2016.06 - 2016.07
Choreographer
Long Lake Camps
2015.06 - 2015.07
Supporting Actor
Long Lake Camps
2015.06 - 2015.07
Lead Actor
Long Lake Camps
2014.06 - 2014.07
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
Pace University
High School Diploma -
Burroughs High School