Right Management Resume

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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