Assistant Management

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Posted:

December 18, 2012

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Resume:

David LaGarde

Videographer

My name is David A. LaGarde and I'm uniquely passionate about media production. With experience in web advertisement, mobile application production, television programming and million dollar film shoots, my colorful background provides clients and employers with a range of possibilities. I offer a broad spectrum of skills that cover the entirety of production - from inception to delivery. These skills include, but are not limited to: Scripting, story-boarding, breakdowns, contracts, filming, recording, and editing. I have experience both as a small business owner and an assistant, enabling me to flourish in managerial and supportive roles. I am a self-starter and team player. The end product - and often the emotional pull it provides viewers with - are my ultimate goals.

Resume

Video Specialist

Education

BA in Film and Video George Mason University

- Minor in Business

- Graduated with a major GPA of 3.96

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Experience

Cortina Productions Production Coordinator/Assistant (September, 2012 to Present)

- Assisted in all elements of preproduction and project management for Cortina s contracts with the U.S. Army. Duties included but were not limited to:

Stock footage research, acquisition, and archive management.

Acquisition of rental equipment, releases, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, as well as the organization of all in-house production team assets and shoot resources.

Scheduling and oversight of production meetings and site walks.

Assumed role of casting director, drafting all casting calls, managing/taping auditions, and handling all follow up dealings with actors.

Using Final Cut Pro, edited audition clips for in-house review and prepared deliverables for AMVID clients.

Performed a variety of administrative duties Built spreadsheets, maintained server database and drafted agendas.

- Served as both the Key PA and Locations Manager for a two-week, 100 person film shoot in Richmond, VA. Duties included but were not limited to:

Delegated duties to a revolving pool of on-set Production Assistants.

Oversaw the acquisition and maintenance of site resources.

Managed the daily construction and break-down of client and production video villages.

Assisted in the creation and maintenance of the Data Management Station.

Managed the shoot s fuel requirements, caterer, local vendor rentals, as well as fire, police and medical support.

Filled in as support PA when needed for each department, including G&E, Camera, Art Direction, Make-up, Special Effects, Wardrobe, and set dressing.

- Assisted on various other Cortina projects:

Voiceover narration for draft client deliverables.

CMS data input for mobile applications.

Rehab Productions (Denver, Colorado) Production Assistant (Summer 2012)

- Assisted in the acquisition, care, and preparation of rental gear.

- Managed location talent releases, performed accounting procedures for various cash funds, and acted as gaffer.

- Helped develop video library and promotional content for client Westwood College.

Experience (Cont d)

Match on Action Producer/Editor (2011 to Present)

- Produced promotional content. Worked with clients to capture the essence of their brand and broadcast their message to their user base. Duties included treatments, script development, project management, negotiations, contracts, and field producing.

- Directed clients, actors and non-actors to bring the script to life.

- Operated cameras in both controlled and active environments. Comfortable operating as director of photography or working under direction.

- Edited using Final Cut Pro and ensured that original objectives in terms of content, aesthetic, and technical specifications were met.

- Created graphic design and 3D motion graphics using Photoshop and After Effects.

Arlington Independent Media Intern (Summer 2011)

- Produced a range of content for broadcast and web distribution. Duties included writing, story-boarding, lighting, camera operating, and editing.

- Performed lighting set ups for news, interviews, PSAs and narrative spots.

- Recorded on location sound and voice overs in preparation for post sound design.

- Digitized SD and HD from tape and tapeless workflows for editing in Final Cut Pro.

- Compressed content for broadcast, DVD, and web distribution.

- Acted as a point of contact for outside producers and contractors during production.

Select Film Credits

- Grace (Dramatic Short) - Producer/Writer/Director

- Rough Cut (Web Series) - Producer/Director of Photography

- News For Our Future (Television News) - Camera Operator

Skills

Software: Final Cut Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Windows, Microsoft Office, Content Management Systems (Drupal), Final Draft, Celtx, ETC.

Equipment: DSLR cameras (Canon 60D, 7D, 5D), HD cameras (Sony EX-1, Sony FX7, Panasonic HMC-150), SD cameras (Canon Gl1 and Gl2, Sony DSR-390), RED Epic, Teradeck, and many other industry standard lighting, camera and audio recording tools.

Clearance: No current clearances However, my clean criminal and driving records make me a perfect candidate.

References

Jennifer Fetsch

Producer Cortina Productions

Relationship: Supervisor

P: (Cell) 703-***-****

P: (Work) 703-***-****

E: *********@******************.***

Loretta Polizzi

Film Producer Rehab Productions

Relationship: Supervisor

P: 303-***-****