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James Thornton

McDonough

Summary

Motivated Production Assistant seeking to hone and develop new skills in the film and TV industry. Exploring all opportunities for growth and development towards goal of Directing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Various
06.2022 - Current

Tulsa King April 2024-Present

  • BG Assist - Helped Background in going through the works, monitoring, and sending to and from set.
  • First Team Assist - Helped communicate between production and first team, fulfilled requests, ensured proper holding and travel
  • Set Additional - Hold lock ups, deliver communication, ensure crew gets to and from set

Hysteria! Jan 2024-March 2024

  • Set Additional - Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
  • BG Assist - Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming and locking down sets.

A Man In Full April 2022-May 2023

  • Walkie - Organized, assigned, and inventoried Walkies for 100+ crew
  • Production Runs - Ran errands as necessary for the production team.

Average Joe Oct 2022- Feb 2023

  • Walkie Assist - Provided Interim Walkie support when Walkie PA not present
  • Second Unit Walkie - Prepped Walkies for second unit days
  • Stills - Assisted Stills Photographer with set up, breakdown

The Game Sept 2022

  • BG Assist - Prepped, monitored, and placed Background

BMF June 2022 - July 2022

  • Set Additional - Communicated and Facilitated production needs between departments
  • Walkie Assist

Health and Safety Monitor

Various
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Ensured proper Health and Safety protocols followed on set and in basecamp
  • Load and unload Health and Safety equipment
  • Provide sanitation supplies and PPE
  • Facilitate testing services

Assistant Store Manager

Starbucks
05.2017 - 08.2021
  • Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Some College (No Degree) -

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

High School Diploma -

Parkview High School
Lilburn, GA
05-2009

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Team Leading
  • Multi Department Communication
  • Crowd Control and Organization

Timeline

Production Assistant

Various
06.2022 - Current

Health and Safety Monitor

Various
11.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Starbucks
05.2017 - 08.2021

Some College (No Degree) -

Georgia Gwinnett College

Some College (No Degree) -

Kennesaw State University

High School Diploma -

Parkview High School
James Thornton