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VICKI McISAAC

Kingston,NY

Summary

I am a dedicated film and television production employee based in New York City, looking to expand my work to the Hudson Valley region. My area of expertise lies in Set Dec or Props, where I have gained more than 10 years of experience in shopping and curating props and styling in the photo industry. In addition, I have worked as a dresser and prop for film/TV for five years and have post-production and administrative experience. With my versatile skillset that applies to various aspects of the industry, I am confident in my ability to be a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Set Dec / Props

Local 52
NYC
03.2018 - Current
  • Read blueprints and duplicate specs on stage before filming
  • Move set pieces to meet specifications set by Director
  • Shop for props
  • Install and arrange greenery for outdoor scenes and backdrops
  • Assist Prop Master with fabrications
  • Assemble furniture
  • Organize truck and storage spaces, maintain prop inventory
  • Document sets and reset as needed, to improve continuity
  • Manage crew of 5 and delegate tasks on stage when needed

Productions

Films

Joker (Set Dresser) Before You Know It (2nd Prop)

Television

Evil (S2, S3, S4) (Set Dresser) The Good Fight (Set Dresser)

Law & Order SVU (Set Dresser) Blue Bloods (Prop)

God Friended Me (Pilot) Faces aka Liese's Story (2nd Prop)

For Life (2nd Prop) East New York (Set Dresser) Godfather of Harlem (Set Dresser) Hightown (Set Dresser/Storage)

Murphy Brown (Props), FBI

Prop Stylist / Photo Studio Assistant

Freelance
01.2006 - 02.2018
  • Collaborated with photographers and art directors to create looks for editorial spreads and advertising campaigns
  • Carefully curated wardrobe, furniture, and props to create an environment to showcase product(s)
  • Acted as Liaison between prop houses and transport ensuring items would arrive to set on time and were accounted for and returned to proper vendor
  • Carefully handle fragile and rare items and responsible for their safe return to vendor

Clients include: Macy's, Verizon Wireless, NYTimes Cooking, Food52.com, Bust Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, O Magazine, Rachael Ray, Departures

Prophouse Admin

Martha Stewart || Lost & Found Props
03.2006 - 03.2008
  • Responsible for overseeing rentals of props and furniture in a warehouse which included maintaining inventory, billing customers, managing transport, packing fragile items and furniture, and organizing space to showcase items.

Woodshop Assistant

Heywood
Brooklyn, NYC
01.2005 - 04.2006
  • Fabricated set pieces and displays for theater and business clients, including Blue Man Group and Madewell.

Post Production Assistant

Nu Image Films
01.2000 - 02.2004
  • Various admin including drafting main titles and end credits, booking travel for filmmakers and execs, assisting with duties around office, scheduling ADR

Skills

  • Creative hardworking individual with a positive attitude
  • 18 years of experience in studio and location work
  • Extensive prop knowledge including shopping, curating and layout
  • Comfortable with power tools
  • All aspects of interior staging including floors, window treatments, furniture placement, etc

Timeline

Set Dec / Props

Local 52
03.2018 - Current

Prophouse Admin

Martha Stewart || Lost & Found Props
03.2006 - 03.2008

Prop Stylist / Photo Studio Assistant

Freelance
01.2006 - 02.2018

Woodshop Assistant

Heywood
01.2005 - 04.2006

Post Production Assistant

Nu Image Films
01.2000 - 02.2004
VICKI McISAAC