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Caitlin Anderson

Acworth

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Set Designer with a proven track record at GFA, excelling in project management and visual storytelling. Adept at creating compelling set designs and collaborating effectively with diverse teams. Recognized for strong organizational skills and a keen eye for styling, ensuring productions meet artistic visions and deadlines.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Costume Designer

North Cobb High School
Kennesaw
01.2021 - 03.2022

(High School Musical the Musical)

  • Organized and maintained costume inventory.
  • Organized costumes after each shoot day for easy access during next day's filming session.
  • Maintained a budget for purchasing materials and accessories required for costumes.

Choreographer

North Cobb High School
Kennesaw
01.2020 - 04.2021

(Newsies)

  • Instructed performers on how to move their bodies in a precise manner.
  • Developed choreography for musical productions, such as plays and films.

Stage Technician

North Cobb High School
Kennesaw
04.2019 - 02.2020

(Shrek the Musical)

  • Set up and operate equipment for events such as lights, sound systems, microphones, and special effects.
  • Supervise scene changes between acts or scenes of a show or performance.
  • Organize and store all stage props, costumes, lighting equipment, audio-visual gear, and other materials.

Film Production Assistant

GFA
Norcross
  • Operated cameras as needed in order to capture additional footage.
  • Assisted in the pre-production process
  • Prepared call sheets each day to provide a schedule of shooting times for cast and crew members.
  • Organized and coordinated key communications between cast and technical crew.

Set Construction & Scenic Painting

GFA
Norcross
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Assisted with set construction, painting projects and drafting 8 to 10 ft flats.

Set Design Assistant

GFA
Atlanta
  • Assisted Set Designer in creating plans and sketches for set designs.
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks as necessary for transport to set locations.
  • Reviewed scripts to ascertain project design requirements and types of props needed.

Set Designer

Freelance
Rome
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and other crew members to determine the overall look of a set.
  • Created blueprints and sketches of proposed sets and submitted them for review.
  • Ensured that all props and furnishings used on a set matched its intended style or era.
  • Attended rehearsals to make sure actors had enough room to move around comfortably within their environment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production And Media

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Master of Arts - Film Production And Media

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Project management
  • Script writing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Time management
  • Styling and accessorizing
  • Organization and planning
  • Design management
  • Set design
  • Knowledge of set construction

Certification

  • CPR and AED Certified (6th year in license)

Timeline

Assistant Costume Designer

North Cobb High School
01.2021 - 03.2022

Choreographer

North Cobb High School
01.2020 - 04.2021

Stage Technician

North Cobb High School
04.2019 - 02.2020

Film Production Assistant

GFA

Set Construction & Scenic Painting

GFA

Set Design Assistant

GFA

Set Designer

Freelance

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Georgia Highlands College

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production And Media

Georgia State University

Master of Arts - Film Production And Media

Georgia State University
Caitlin Anderson