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Zakiya Lucas-Murray

Multimedia Production Management
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly motivated Production Crew Member with excellent communication and coordination skills as Camera Assistant. Freelance film and television crew member bringing 20 years of related experience. Bringing dedication to quality work and creative eye for detail. Expertise in operating camera equipment, maintaining equipment, and taking additional background shots. Highly organized and team-oriented. Proficient in managing tasks and adhering to deadlines while working a flexible schedule.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Camera Assistant

Freelancer
New York, NY
08.2011 - Current
  • Ability to facilitate cooperation from variety of sources, including Production personnel, talent, and other departments. Managed daily tasks and assignments with 10 camera team members.
  • Oversaw on set maintenance of cameras. Cleaned, packed and stored camera equipment to prepare for next-day use.
  • Operated pedestal & cinematic cameras for variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
  • Tracked actors' movements and scene progressions by focusing and refocusing camera lens.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Knowledge of broadcasting, transmission, and switching.

Production Assistant

Freelancer
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high pressure work environment.
  • Assisted 10+ crew members with administrative tasks such as answering telephones, filing paperwork and entering data entry for company records.
  • Worked across departments to address special needs and coordinate vendors on set during prep and filming.
  • Read and analyzed daily call sheets, and shooting schedule specifications and orders to determine locations of subjects, work and materials.
  • Accurately and quickly relayed messages to crew members on location.
  • Collected information from upcoming guests' recent appearances and web sources.
  • Coordinated extras for scenes and led individuals around set.
  • Contacted show guests to gather information for broadcast.

Intern, "Last Call With Carson Daly"

NBC Universal
New York, NY
09.2002 - 05.2003
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Prepared and delivered news, sports or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so it conveyed required information and fit specific time slots.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts

Long Island University
Brooklyn
09.1999 - 2003.05

Skills

  • Pre-production skills

  • Staff Management

  • Equipment configuration

  • Media Management Quality Control Strong functional knowledge of copy, log editing, formats

  • Cinematic, Broadcast & Robotic camera operation

  • Physical stamina

  • Safety protocols and procedures

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Strong writing skills

  • Task Prioritization & Time Management

  • Interactive communication skills

  • Live TV Studio Experience

  • Remote streaming experience

  • Teleprompter Operator

  • Tricaster & live graphics competency

TV Credits

  • The Equalizer, Season 4 (CBS/Paramount)
  • SWAGGER, Seasons 1 and 2 (Apple TV+)
  • Madam Secretary, Season 4 (CBS/Paramount)
  • Saturday Night Live, Seasons 38-42 (NBC)
  • POSE, Season 2 (FX Network)
  • Pause With Sam Jay, Season 2 (HBO)


Affiliations

  • International Cinematographers Guild, 2011 - Present
  • BRIC Arts & Media House, Certified Producer


Timeline

Camera Assistant

Freelancer
08.2011 - Current

Production Assistant

Freelancer
01.2005 - 01.2009

Intern, "Last Call With Carson Daly"

NBC Universal
09.2002 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts

Long Island University
09.1999 - 2003.05

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