VICTORIA ROSE MACKINNON
Brantford,Canada
Summary
Film and television professional prepared for role, bringing substantial experience in lighting design and management. Known for collaborative teamwork and delivering consistent results under tight schedules. Reliable and adaptive, with specialized skills in lighting techniques and equipment handling, valued by industry employers.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lighting Technician/Rigger
Iatse 873
02.2019 - Current
- Provided power in studio and on location for film shoots
- Worked along side other departments to coordinate set builds.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to develop visually stunning lighting concepts, elevating overall production quality.
- Ensured safety compliance in all lighting installations, preventing accidents and maintaining safe working environment.
- Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
Freelancer Filmmaker
Self Employed
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Received positive feedback from producers, directors, and cinematographers regarding the quality of lighting designs delivered throughout various projects.
- Managed electrical safety protocols, ensuring a secure work environment for cast and crew members.
Manager
98 Degrees Tanning Salon
02.2012 - 01.2015
- As manager I do various task such as; scheduling hours, calculating and submitting them for payroll, making orders for inventory and checking inventory
- I am responsible for promoting sales and maintaining good customer service and making sure the store us kept clean
Crew Trainer/Cashier
McDonalds
04.2010 - 02.2012
- Employee of the month, October 2010, March 2011
- Responsible for handling cash, taking and assembling orders
- This job has taught me good customer service and how to deal with multiple customers at once
- I learned to work as a team and to support my co-workers and keep up with a fast paced environment
Education
Certificate - Comedy: Writing and Performance
Humber College
01.2011
Skills
- Positive attitude that facilitates excellent customer service
- Able to work well under pressure
- Performs well under minimal supervision
- Great work ethic and time management skills
- Gets along well with peers and superiors
- Lighting design collaboration
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Team building and leadership
- Effective workflow management
Certification
Height, Lift Ticket
Timeline
Lighting Technician/Rigger
Iatse 873
02.2019 - Current
Manager
98 Degrees Tanning Salon
02.2012 - 01.2015
Crew Trainer/Cashier
McDonalds
04.2010 - 02.2012
Freelancer Filmmaker
Self Employed
Certificate - Comedy: Writing and Performance
Humber College
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