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- 1. O’Brian Nichol 2900 Battleford Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2V9 416-799-3254 obrian.nichol@gmail.com O B J E C T I V E : Seeking a position in a Television/Film/Production company where my experience and skills will significantly contribute to the overall success of the organization and provide opportunities for my career growth. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  Over 7 years experience working as a Production Assistant/Driver throughout various (Greater Toronto Area) film and TV productions/companies  Completed Diploma in Television Broadcasting from Seneca College  Excellent knowledge of Toronto’s major streets, highways, commercial and residential areas  Results oriented individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills  Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others and in a team environment  Strength in recognizing, analyzing and solving problems quickly and efficiently  Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions  Possess a valid G license with a clean drivers abstract  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Photoshop, Windows and MAC OS  Certified in Health and Safety – WHMIS  Very Reliable, punctual and trustworthy  Strong management skills RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PR O D U CT I O N AS S I S T A N T  Assisted the production department by facilitating team communications and organization  Assisted with daily on set procedures and various production tasks  Completed various duties as assigned, including clerical duties, team purchases, etc  Assisted cast members in running various errands/tasks for them, ensuring they are always comfortable  Ran errands between the production office and other departments  Managed various accounts and expenses for production PR O D U CT I O N DR I V E R  Followed established traffic laws and transportation procedures  Inspected and maintained vehicle, supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition  Loaded and unloaded trucks, vans, or automobiles  Turned in receipts and kept accurate records of petty cash  Able to read maps/GPS and follow written or verbal geographic directions  Reported delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios
- 2. O’Brian Nichol 416-799-3254  Arranged transportation for talent/Production, on a regular daily schedule  Provided passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage/cargo TA L E N T WR A N GL E R  Kept track of all talent and made sure they got to desired location on set  Communicated with their agent during show to make sure accommodations were up to standard  Communicate with 2st AD as to talents whereabouts EQ U I P M E N T M A N A GE R  Manage all aspects of the production equipment  Keep a log of activities and troubleshooting  Ensured all necessary maintenance to the equipment is performed  Helped maintain an organized, safe and clean environment.  Performed other duties as assigned SE N I O R CU S T O M E R SE R V I CE RE P  Provided customer service support to the organization by obtaining, analyzing and verifying the accuracy of order information in a timely manner  Initiated and/or implemented corrective action as needed in order to ensure that an excellent standard of service and a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained  Prepared customer service summary/billing reports  Initiated required action for response to customer service requests for order changes, including the maintenance of order/customer information files and communicated changes to the appropriate personnel/departments  Managed Fleet of 400 various (specialty)vehicles for different television/film related companies A U D I O M I X I N G & S T A GE S E T U P  Conducted technical hardware and equipment stage setup  Observed sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements  Notified supervisors when major equipment repairs were needed  Conducted rehearsals, sound checks, and overall technical setup  Mixed and regulated sound inputs and feeds, and coordinated audio feeds with television pictures  Produced slide shows for events and provided entertainment for media personnel  Tested, cleaned, and maintained equipment to ensure proper working condition  Controlled audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during television broadcasts P I CT U R E CO M P O S I T I O N & CA M E R A L I GH T I N G  Adjusted and operated video camera whether free hand or on tripod to record live events at various locations  Worked with Panasonic DVC PRO, DVX 100, Cannon XL1-XL2 and the Sony DVD Cam  Met with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and to determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition  Positioned sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment 2
- 3. O’Brian Nichol 416-799-3254  Composed and framed each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors  Operated zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions  Conducted sound checks, rehearsals as well as stage, light and audio video setup  Interacted with individuals from various media soiree WORK HISTORY Driver Paperny Entertainment Inc. (Chopped Canada) 2013-2014 Production Assistant Kitchen Crush (Pilot) 2014 Props (Daily) Assistant Open Heart 2014 Talent Wrangler Shaw Media Upfronts 2014 Props (Daily) Assistant Remedy 2014 Set Dresser (Daily) Saving Hope 2014 Production Assistant(C-Roll Cam) Love It Or List It (Tor)(BigCoat Productions) 2013-2014 Props (Daily) Assistant Dagrassi 2013 Production Assistant/Driver Meet The Family (Frantic Films) 2013 Production Assistant/Set Dresser Income Properties 2013-2015 Set Dresser Orphan Black (Season 2) 2013 Set Dresser Good Witch 7 2013 Props (Daily) Assistant Bitten (Season 1) 2013 Props (Daily) Assistant A Day Late and A Dollar Short 2013 Equipment Manager Aircastle Productions Inc. (Maple Leaf Bacon) 2013 Production Assistant/Driver A Trip To The Island 2012 Equipment/Locations Manager Production Assistant Equipment/Package Truck Driver Senior Customer Service Rep Production Assistant/Driver Production Assistant/Driver CFC (Canadian Film Centre) CFC (Canadian Film Centre) CFC (Canadian Film Centre) Enterprise Rent A Car (Film Division) 2BAD4U Productions Inc.(Seven Years (Short film) Caged Angel Films (Nexxus (Feature Film) 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2014 2010-2012 2010 2009 Videographer Toronto DJ Stylus Awards 2007-2009 Tech personnel Anokhi Magazine Anniversary Fashion Show 2005-2008 Tech personnel Maja Awards Show 2008 Courier Split Second Courier 2006 Stock Manager Athletes World 2004-2008 Sales Representative Old Navy 2001-2004 VOLUNTEER/HOBBIES/COMMUNITY INVOLEMENT/CERTIFICATIONS NABET 700 Permitee (Assistant Props/Sets Dept) Music Director Church Of God Sabbath Keeping 2007-Present Videographer & Technical Editing Church Of God 2004-2013 Camp Counselor Parks & Recreation 1997-1999 Accreditations on IMDB EDUCATION 3
- 4. O’Brian Nichol 416-799-3254 TV Broadcasting Media Fundamentals Seneca College (Diploma) Seneca College (Certificate) 2004-2008 2004-2008 High School Regina Pacis CHS (Diploma) 1999-2002 References Available On Request 4