Date: February 4, 2010
To: Production Management or Production Designer
Subject: Resume for consideration as Art Department crew member
To Whom It May Concern: I have recently been certified through the art department training course from Lifton Institute for Media Skills (LIMS), located at Unity Studios in Allen Park, MI. I am actively pursuing opportunities to work on feature length films as an assistant propmaster. In addition, I would like to further my talents as a specialty prop design and fabrication person.
While attending LIMS, I completed work on a feature length student film called “Blind Sided.” I designed and fabricated many specialty props for this film including: functional crossbow, mechanical traps, secret doors and passageways. As the propmaster, I enforced a safe working environment with the weapons on set. I have broken down a script as well as, acquired, modified and repaired props as needed. This experience has given me the opportunity to compile a prop-house resource list for Michigan.
I would be a value-added addition to your crew and would like the opportunity to discuss my skills with you.
Thank you for your consideration, Kevin P. O’Connor [email protected] 734-748-4206
Page: 1 of 3 KEVIN P. O’CONNOR [email protected] Home: 734 - 398 - 6656 Cell: 734 - 748 - 4206
OBJECTIVES To work in the Art Department as a set designer, assistant propmaster or set decorator. Pursue my goal of becoming an Art Director on feature length films.
ART DEPARTMENT EXPERIENCE Oct, 2009 – Jan, 2010 “Blind Sided” Unity Studios, MI Earned credit as an assistant props master on feature length student film. Completed fourteen week training in Art Department curriculum from Lifton Institute for Media Skills (LIMS). Supported pre-production with conceptual set designs and illustrations. Designed specialty set dressing pieces and hero props. Gained experience as armourer and manufacturer of specialty weapons.
Sep, 2009 – Jan, 2010 “Singin In The Rain” Village Theater, MI Earned credit as Assistant Set Designer with Forever After Productions. Lead pre-production set design for main rain scene on stage. Designed and built water treatment system for rain reservoir. Searched and acquired locations for Royal Rascal video shoot.
April, 2009 - May, 2009 “Disney’s Mulan Jr.” Village Theater, MI Earned credit as Carpenter with Ever After Productions. Worked as back stage tech crew.
April, 2008 - Jun, 2008 “Les Miserables” Village Theater, MI Earned credit as Armourer / Specialty Props with Ever After Productions. Designed and manufactured replica musket rifles and pistols.
Oct, 2007 - Dec, 2007 “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” Village Theater, MI Earned credit as Carpenter and Specialty Props with Ever After Productions. Designed and built specialty throne chairs and set pieces for main characters.
ENGINEERING EXPERENCE Oct, 1997 – Feb, 2007 Vehicle Development Engineer Ford Motor Co., MI Developed and managed the design verification planning and reporting process for vehicle ride and handling testing. Managed logistics for special vehicle testing in desert and winter climates.
EDUCATION Art Department training, Lifton Institute for Media Skills 2010 Solid Works CAD training, Schoolcraft College 2007 BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy 1995 Certified State of Michigan Master Automotive Mechanic 1986 Motech Education Center, Livonia, MI
Page: 2 of 3 ADDITIONAL SKILLS Woodworking, Home repair/remodeling Photography - video & still Hold a current home builder license Inaugural president of my homeowner’s association Plumbing team leader for Western Wayne County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
REFERENCES Laird Pulver: Production Designer, Art Department Instructor for LIMS – (313) 406-5405 [email protected]
Doug Raine: Director, Production Department Instructor for LIMS – (313) 406-5405 [email protected]
Kyle Kauffmann: Producer / Technical Director for Forever After Productions – (734) 377-1639 [email protected]
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