JOSHLYN TURNER
ablhec@r.postjobfree.com
Creative Thinker. Effective Communicator. Problem Solver.
education
Hampton, VA
Theatre Arts Major, Production Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts, May 2007, Honors
PRODUCTION ASSIGNMENTS
07/2010 TEMPO LIVE EVENTS
SAN DIEGO, CA
Production Assistant
Worked closely with Production Coordinator in meeting all
pre-production and production needs for CBS tv.com NOW Awards.
Responsible for meeting all hospitality needs for show talent.
Performed additional duties needed to ensure the success of the
production.
06/2010 Stewart Cohen Pictures
San Diego, CA
Production/Wardrobe Assistant
Responsible for executing all production needs for Del Mar Race
Track commercial shoot.
Assist wardrobe stylist with styling extras on set.
Performed additional duties as needed, such as assisting with
craft services.
01/2010-05/2010 Ira Aldridge Repertory Company
San Diego, CA
Co-Director for musical stageplay NINA: The Life & Music of Nina
Simone
Responsible for the administrative and production management
duties for the cast, crew, stage, and props.
Assist with creative functions of show: music, choreography, and
blocking.
Work closely with lighting and audio engineers to cohesively
bring production into one unit of work.
10/2009 High Noon Entertainment
San Diego, CA
Production Assistant
Responsible for executing all production needs for pilot reality
television show for the Food Network.
Worked closely with the Production Manager in location scouting,
craft services, and needs of the crew and cast.
Assisted in maintaining all monetary records for production
budget, including cash and credit card handling.
07/2009-09/2009 Spirit Films
San Diego, CA
Assistant Writer
Assist in the creative development: characters, story, and
treatment for feature film.
Member of writing team: contributing to development and format
of script.
Assist in the supervision of other team members, often assisting
in the editing and collaboration of work.
09/2008-04/2009 Theatrical Outfit
Atlanta, GA
Assistant Stage Manager
Assist in all preparations for rehearsals, including assistance
with running rehearsals.
Assist Set & Props Designers and Tech with: load in, touch ups,
strikes, prop notes, fixes, and solutions.
Organize, run, and maintain all properties for Theatrical Outfit
Productions.
Responsible for meeting all production needs for theatre.
01/2007-05/2007 Rowdy TV & Film
Atlanta, GA
Writer, Intern/ Assistant to Executive Producer
Create treatments & scripts for developing reality and scripted
television programs.
Organize and facilitate conference calls and meetings with
television companies & casting agencies.
Assist the pre-production duties for all projects.
Responsible for daily office operations.
05-09/2004, 05-09/2005 Hampton University Media Productions
Dept Hampton, VA
Assistant to Production Manager/Post Production Staff
Assist with all pre and post production duties.
Responsibilities included: camera, sound, lighting, backstage
management, editing and duplication.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION experience
Post Production Staff
One Productions Carlsbad, Ca
May 2010
Assist editor with audio/video footage transcription for master
editing.
Stage Manager
Common Ground Theatre San Diego, Ca
November 2009
Responsible for managing all production entities of the show.
Production Assistant
Remote Viewing San Diego, Ca
July 2009
Responsible for meeting all production needs for film including
working closely with the Production Manager with craft services,
production budget, cast and crew needs and all other production
needs of the shoot.
Assistant to Costume Designer/Wardrobe
Theatrical Outfit: Big River: The Adventurous of Huckleberry
Finn Atlanta, Ga 09/2008
Assist with all costume needs for productions. Responsibilities
included: costume distribution, cleaning, and touch ups.
Assistant Production Coordinator
Cancer For A Cause Fashion Show Atlanta, Ga
July 2008
Assist in coordinating casting, rehearsals, and meeting all show
production needs.
Production Assistant
Janell Monae Music Video Atlanta, Ga
August 2007
Assist in all production needs for shoot.
Assistant to the Director
Ludacris, Bun B, Rick Ross Music Video Atlanta, Ga
June 2007
Assist Director with pre production: video treatment development
as well as assist with production needs on set.
Director
TopDog/UnderDog Hampton, Va
Fall 2006
Directed Hampton Players & Company fall main stage production.
Production Crew
Hampton University Commencement Ceremonies Hampton, Va
Spring 2004, 2005
Shot and edited material content, assisted in meeting production
needs.
Production Staff/Assistant to Media Director
Hampton University Media Productions Department
Fall 2003-Spring 2006
Assist in organizing & executing production needs for all on
campus productions, events, and television correspondence:
sound, lighting, and backstage management.
APPLICATIONS
MS Office Professional Suite; Final Draft; Final Cut Pro.
References available upon request