Assistant Supervisor
Resume:
Hugh McAloon
*** ********** **., ***. ***; Biloxi, MS 39531
H: 228-***-**** e-mail: ********@*******.*** C: 228-***-****
Goal: Find work commensurate with my skills, emphasizing writing.
(Summary – Expanded details follow, beginning on pg. 2 – pg. references provided for convenience)
Education
1997 M.A. – Television/Radio/Film
Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY
1990 B.A. – Historic Preservation
Mary Washington College. Fredericksburg, VA
Other coursework completed listed on pg. 3.
Experience
Biloxi, Mississippi, 2006-present: Hurricane Katrina Cleanup, and Afterwards
2016-present Writer, movie blog: “Eye Candy” Hugh-McAloon.squarespace.com (pg. 3)
2006-2015 Historic Preservation Specialist: 1 yr. as FEMA contractor, remainder with FEMA (pg. 3)
Los Angeles, CA, 1997 – 2006: Entertainment
2004-2005 Staff Assistant: Howard Stern, The High School Years (pg. 4)
Spike TV Network, The Howard Stern Production Company
2004 Production Assistant: You and Me and Everyone We Know (pg. 4)
Feature Film, Shampoo 160, LLC
2004 Field Producer: FestTV (pg. 4)
Los Angeles Film Festival dedicated cable channel, HuZa Productions
2003-2004 On Set Coordinator: Mix It Up! (pg. 5)
WE TV Network, Candy Corn Productions.
1999-2002 Script Coordinator: Son of the Beach (pg. 6)
FX TV Network, The Howard Stern Production Co./Loch Lomond Productions
Frederick, MD 1991-1996: Historic Preservation
1991-1996 Archaeological Field Technician/Architectural Historian (pg. 10)
R. Christopher Goodwin & Assoc., Inc., Frederick, MD
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs
References and/or writing samples (produced and spec.) available upon request
Freelance Writing Products
2005-2006 Biopic scripts on figures in the music industry, 20-40 minutes long
Wrote scripts detailing the stories of three hip-hop acts: Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey, and Lil’ Kim
Produced for: Huranghu Productions, Stephanie Hubbard, Executive Producer.
1201 S. Orange Grove. Ave., #1, Los Angeles, CA 90019
2002 Entries for 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish-American History
Entries focused on Irish participants in the Mexican and Civil wars.
Written for: HeritEdge, LLC. Edward T. O’Donnell, editor
History Dept., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610
2002 2:00 minute pilot script for an animated segment of Gina D’s Playhouse
“Welcome to Blockton” taught light spelling through rhyme via Mr. Paddy, engineer of a train that brought letters to the town of Blockton.
Produced for: Wolfhound Studios, A.J. O’Toole, Executive Producer
2005 Treefork Lane, Longwood, FL 32750
1999 Pilot Script for an infomertial
Join Quality One Contractors used an “owner and owner’s friend ” format to discuss the company, an umbrella for contracting firms, intended to be like real estate’s Century 21.
Produced for: Mission Productions
Mission Hills, CA
1993 to 1996 Book reviews for The School Library Journal
Ferguson, Leland. Uncommon Ground: Archaeology and Early African America, 1650-1800. Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C.
Leakey, Richard and Richard Lewin. Origins Reconsidered: In Search of What Makes Us Human. Doubleday. New York
McPherson, James M. Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg. Crown Publishing. New York
Thoreau, Henry David. Walden, or Life in the Woods: An Annotated Edition. Dover Publications. New York
Vlatch, John Michael. Back of the Big House: The Architecture of Plantation Slavery. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 1993.
1990 to 1991 Historic Structure Documentation of Neptune Lodge, Warrenton, VA.
Property documented in 1990, listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1990, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991
Produced for: the Center for Historic Preservation
Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA
Education
1997 M.A. – Television/Radio/Film
Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
1990 B.A. – Historic Preservation
Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA
Other Courses
2003 Improv Workshop A
the Groundlings School, Los Angeles, CA
1993 HAZMAT Abatement Training
Hazmat TSI., Inc., Glen Burnie, MD
1992 Property Transfer Site Assessment Certification
Illinois State Museum, class conducted in Frederick, MD
1989 Archaeological Field School
Monticello & Poplar Forest via University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Experience (chronological)
January 2016 to Present WRITER
“Eye Candy,” a movie blog. Hugh-McAloon.squarespace.com
Short reviews for those who don’t want too much revealed about a film when researching what to see.
May 2007 to December 2015 HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Mississippi Recovery Office, 220 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39531
Supervisor: Michael Grisham, Environmental Liaison Officer - Environmental/Historic Preservation Division
Reviewed projects to evaluate compliance with the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Consulted with project managers and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) to resolve issues. Participated in the MS2PA project, documenting historic structures in seven south Mississippi counties.
Conducted archival research and field survey/evaluation.
Generated summary documents discussing individual properties and historic districts for submission to MDAH.
Drafted National Register of Historic Places documentation for submission to MDAH.
Contributed to reports for MDAH summarizing findings in the seven counties.
March 2007 to May 2007 Between Jobs Los Angeles, CA
April 2006 to March 2007 HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST
RightTech, Inc.
1000 South Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314
Supervisor: Dani Gentile
Contracted to FEMA Biloxi office to review projects for compliance with the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Consulted with the MDAH to resolve potential issues in the Demolition, Elevation, and Hazard mitigation programs. Conducted field inspections as necessary.
May 2005 to March 2006 RECORDS ANALYST
Roth Staffing Companies, Inc.
333 City Blvd. West, #100, Orange, CA 92868
Supervisor: Sue Peck, Head of MGM Studios Records & Archives division
Served solely at MGM Studios, Los Angeles corporate headquarters. Categorized, alphabetized, and collated records and objects for archiving or disposal. Placed in charge of off-site legal records during renovation of MGM legal archives.
September 2004 to April 2005 STAFF ASSISTANT
Howard Stern: The High School Years, animated TV show for Spike TV
The Howard Stern Production Company Show Office: Nickelodeon Studios Annex
10 E. 44th St., New York, NY 10017 130 N. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
Supervisor: Jeremiah Bosgang, Executive Producer/Head Writer
Assisted writing staff in pre-production: established filing system, recorded original notes and transcribed recorded notes, organized notes into outline form, printed and distributed notes and developed scripts, tracked status of multiple scripts in development, proofread work product, liaised with Nickelodeon and The Howard Stern Production Company to resolve administrative issues.
August 2004 to September 2004 OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Mortuary, Feature Film
Game On Films
2226 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506
Supervisor: Mike Crawford, Line Producer
Supported office pre-production. Also scouted locations. Made deliveries.
June 2004 to August 2004 OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Me And You And Everyone We Know, Feature Film
Shampoo 160, LLC
2226 Berkley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Supervisor(s): Miranda July, Writer/Director; Gina Kwon, Producer; Bruce J. Nachbar, Line Producer; Mike Crawford, Line Producer; Chris Stinson, Unit Production Manager
Chauffeured Director of Photography daily. Delivered supplies between departments and various vendors in L.A. Photocopied and distributed Call Sheets, Scripts, etc.
June 2004 FIELD PRODUCER
FestTV, dedicated cable coverage of the 2004 Los Angeles Film Festival
HuZa Productions
8000 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046
Supervisor: Stephanie Hubbard, Executive Producer
Interviewed participants and crowd re: festival entries.
February 2004 to May 2004 ON SET COORDINATOR
Mix It Up!, Home décor show on WEtv, Women’s Entertainment network
Candy Corn Entertainment
8105 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Supervisor(s): Courtney Cox and David Arquette, Executive Producers; Milos Milicevic, Producer; Bruce J. Nachbar, Line Producer
Supervised staff of two to care for all aspects of production on location (homes chosen for remodeling), including film and construction equipment storage, set logistics, meal orders and distribution, refuse collection and disposal, and set security. Stayed with construction crews at night. Responsible for keeping equipment trailer organized, inventoried, and stocked. Participated in other aspects of production and post-production, as needed.
September 2003 to February 2004 Between Jobs Los Angeles, CA
July 2003 to September 2003 KEY SET PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Mix It Up! Home décor show on WEtv, Women’s Entertainment network
Candy Corn Entertainment
8103 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Supervisor(s): Courtney Cox and David Arquette, Executive Producers; Milos Milicevic, Producer; Bruce J. Nachbar, Supervising Producer
Duties as above, minus the staff to supervise. Also, filmed construction crews on set after primary camera operators wrapped.
May 2003 to July 2004 TUTOR, ENGLISH and MATH (part time)
Tutors of the Inland Empire
31600 Railroad Canyon Rd., Suite J, Canyon Lake, CA 92587
Supervisor: Carl Benson
Tutored L.A. elementary, middle, and high school students.
May 2003 to June 2003 STAFF ASSISTANT
The Substitute, TV Pilot
Colorado Lode Mine Company
Barker Hangar, Suite 102A, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Supervisor(s): David Morgasen and James R. Stein, Executive Producers
Performed support duties: taking and organizing notes, fetching coffee and meals, etc.)
April 2003 to July 2003 ART INSTALLATION ASSISTANT (part time)
David Zarick
1201 S. Orange Grove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Supervisor: David Zarick
As needed: hauling heavy or delicate pieces, driving nails, and holding art or level for the installer.
February 2003 to March 2003 STAFF ASSISTANT
Meet the Punjabis, TV Pilot script
Colorado Lode Mine Co.
Barker Hanger, Suite 102A, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Supervisor(s): David Morgasen, James R. Stein, and Timothy Stack, Executive Producers
Performed support functions for writing staff.
August 2002 to February 2003 Between Jobs Los Angeles, CA
October 1999 to August 2002 SCRIPT COORDINATOR
Son of the Beach, TV sitcom on FX network
The Howard Stern Production Company and Loch Lomond Productions, LLC
10 E. 44th St., New York, NY 10017 228 Main St., Suite D, Venice, CA 90291
Supervisor(s): Timothy Stack, James R. Stein, and David Morgasen, Executive Producers
Supervised writing assistants. Recorded story and joke pitches. Organized story notes and jokes into rough outline. Tracked script changes and deadlines. Distributed scripts (and script changes) to production staff and talent. Recorded, organized, and translated post-production notes (from producers to editors, when needed). Operated camera during casting sessions. Liaised between producers, The Howard Stern Production Company NY offices, FX Legal Dept., and production staff.
October 1999 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Advice Line – Infomertial – one-day shoot
Morningstar Entertainment
Burbank, CA
Supervisor: ?
Performed basic P.A. duties: audience control, meal distribution, trash collection.
May 1999 to October 1999 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT
Davalan Sales, Inc.
1601 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Supervisor: Katherine Evan, Accounts Receivable Manager
Maintained credit files, organized and maintained employee files, organized and updated HR material, liaised between management and employees during implementation of a new health insurance plan.
April 1999 AUDIENCE MEMBER
The Rosanne Show – Talk show taped in CBS Television City, Los Angeles, CA
Hired via a Temp. agency.
Supervisor: ?
Paid to sit through an episode.
April 1999 to July 1999 COPY EDITOR (part time)
GoDriver.com
16400 Ventura Blvd., Suite 339, Encino, CA 91436
Supervisor: Ed Seidman, Site owner/administrator
Proofread text for clarity, spelling, and grammar.
April 1999 U.S. CENSUS ENUMERATOR
United States Census Bureau
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 350, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Supervisor: Mary Watanabe
Verified the existence of addresses in preparation for the 2000 census.
February 1999 to April 1999 STOOLIE (Staff Assistant)
alt.tv - Clip Show Pilot
Colorado Lode Mine Co.
Barker Hangar, Suite 102A, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Supervisor(s): David Morgasen and Phil Olsman, Executive Producers
Assisted producers as needed (meals, coffee, etc.), writing staff as needed (note taking, etc.), contacted footage repositories regarding available material, logged incoming clips.
December 1998 BACKGROUND ACTOR
Frasier, TV sitcom on NBC network
Grub Street Productions: Wilder Building, Paramount Studios
555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Supervisor: Marc Stirdivant, 2nd Assistant Director
S. 6, Ep. 10 “Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz” (air date: Dec. 17, 1998)
November 1998 GRAPHICS ASSISTANT
Ellis Props and Graphics
169 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Supervisor: ?
One-day help for a looming deadline – made fake product packages for a Taco Bell commercial.
October 1998 to February 1999 Between Jobs Los Angeles, CA
August 1998 to October 1998 WRITERS’ ASSISTANT
Animal Comedy Television, series developed for Animal Planet network
GRB Entertainment
12001 Ventura Pl., Studio City, CA 91604
Supervisor(s); David Morgasen and Phil Olsman, Executive Producers
Took notes, made copies, distributed scripts, took meal orders and delivered same.
February 1998 to August 1998 RUNNER (delivery driver)
The Post Group
635 Homewood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Supervisor: Scott Drost, Vault Manager
Delivered post-production elements throughout Los Angeles, checked elements in and out of the post-production vault, oversaw overnight delivery services.
February 1998 BACKGROUND ACTOR
Frasier, TV sitcom on NBC network
Grub Street Productions: Wilder Building, Paramount Studios
555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Supervisor: Marc Stirdivant, 2nd Assistant Director
S. 5, Ep. 15 “Room Service” (air date: March 3, 1998)
January 1998 to February 1998 ASSISTANT MANAGER
Blockbuster Video
Mission Hills Plaza, 10400 Sepulveda Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91345
Supervisor: ?
Began work, but had not entered management training, when a job opportunity in the entertainment industry became available.
January 1998 BACKGROUND ACTOR
Frasier, TV sitcom on NBC network
Grub Street Productions: Wilder Building, Paramount Studios
555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Supervisor: Marc Stirdivant, 2nd Assistant Director
S. 5, Ep. 13 “The Maris Counselor” (air date: Feb. 3, 1998)
December 1997 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Wildcat Entertainment
Supervisor(s): ?
Performed most “below the line” aspects for film crew: taking orders and getting meals, garbage disposal, grip assist, costume assistant, and lighting assistant for an “erotic” movie.
December 1997 to October 1999 CLERK (part time)
Affordable Books
Mission Hills Plaza, 10324 B Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345
Supervisor: Mary Watanabe
Ran the store on Sundays: opening and closing, operating the register, purchasing used books from walk-ins, cleaning, pricing, and shelving books.
November 1997 to December 1997 Between Jobs Studio City, CA
August 1997 to October 1997 CAREGIVER Middletown, RI
Both paternal grandparents developed physical issues that required hospitalization as my time at Syracuse University came to a close. I agreed to prepare their house for their return. I stayed until they were ready to resume living on their own.
June 1997 to August 1997 TEACHING ASSISTANT
TV Principals and Practices
Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
Television/Radio/Film Department, 215 University Pl., Syracuse, NY 13210
Supervisor: Prof. Michael Schoonmaker
Assisted teaching of the introductory graduate course. Duties consisted mainly of performing coordinating logistics and answering student questions during production.
March 1997 DIRECTOR
Public Relations Society of America, New England Region Teleconference
Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
Television/Radio/Film Dept., 215 University Pl., Syracuse, NY 13210
Supervisor: Prof. Richard Bryer
Directed a crew of 11 in a live narrowcast of a speech before a live audience.
Spring Semester 1997 FIELD PRODUCER
Syracuse University Video Services
Supervisor: ?
Filmed projects for university functions, single-cam, ENG style.
January 1997 to May 1997 TEACHING ASSISTANT
History of Electronic Media
Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
Television/Radio/Film Dept., 215 University Pl., Syracuse, NY 13210
Supervisor: Prof. John Hottenstein
Assisted with undergraduate course. Composed and graded student assignments. Taught a section.
August 1996 to December 1996 RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
Television/Radio/Film Dept., 215 University Pl., Syracuse, NY 13210
Supervisor: Prof. Evan Smith
Researched the historical development of three-act story structure for a book being developed by Prof. Smith concerning modern story structure in film.
March 1991 to June 1996 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN/ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
R. Christopher Goodwin & Assoc., Inc.
241 E. 4th St., Frederick, MD 21701
Supervisor(s): Archeology – Chris Polglase
Architectural History – Kathryn Kuranda
I joined this Cultural Resources Management firm as a field archeologist. I transitioned to historical research, then to Architectural history as projects in that division began increasing. There, I rose to assistant project manager, which entailed managing budgets. In both divisions, I led crews of up to five. I also spent a short stretch embedded in Enron Corporate Headquarters in Houston liaising with management and archeological field crews on a pipeline project. Contributed to 30+ reports.
October 1990 to March 1991 PARALEGAL
CACI, Inc.
601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 701, Washington, D.C. 20004
Supervisor: Judith Baizer, Trial Staff Coordinator
Performed contract litigation support for the Department of Justice. Transcribed pre-trial depositions and managed case file libraries. Proof-read co-workers work product.
August 1990 to October 1990 SHUTTLER (part time)
Avis, Inc.
Alexandria, VA
Supervisor: Mark, night manager
Drove Avis rental fleet cars between locations in the Washington-Baltimore area.
May 1990 to August 1990 Between Jobs Springfield, VA
Jobs Preceding Undergraduate College Degree
January 1990 to April 1990 INTERN
The Manassas Museum
Manassas, VA
Supervisor: Scott Harris, Curator
Organized modern and historic photograph collections, researched chain of title sequences for properties owned by the museum, conducted slave census research for a new exhibit.
December 1987 to January 1990 SEASONAL HELP
Virginia Department of Transportation
Van Dorn Headquarters, 5910 McGuin Dr., Alexandria, VA 22310
Supervisor: “Woody” Woodward, Jerry Nicely
Summer: assisted permanent staff - picked up trash and road kill, filled potholes, tarred asphalt cracks, directed traffic, and cut vegetation back from road signs and roadways.
Winter: assisted with trash collection, pavement mending, and loading sand and salt trucks during winter weather advisories.
September 1989 to December 1989 WAITER
The Chimney’s Restaurant
623 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Supervisor: Scott, bartender
Waited tables in the bar/café adjunct to a French restaurant. Stocked tables, cleaned at closing. Assisted in the kitchen as needed (washing dishes, etc.)
December 1986 to January 1987 SEASONAL HELP
Toys ‘R Us
Springfield, VA 22150
Supervisor: ?
Stocked shelves, operated cash registers, processed post-Christmas returns.
June 1986 to August 1986 SEASONAL HELP
Virginia Department of Transportation
Interstate 66 Headquarters, N. Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22213
Supervisor: ?
Assisted permanent staff with summer duties: picking up trash and road kill, cutting vegetation back from road signs and roadways, mowing grass medians.
June 1984 to June 1985 ASSOCIATE/SHIFT LEADER (part time)
Baskin Robbins
Backlick Plaza, Annandale, VA 22003
Supervisor: Alan Gillespie, Manager/Co-owner
Began as an Associate: serving the public, handling the cash register, cleaning the store during down time. Rose to Shift Leader, essentially the previous duties, plus having the responsibility of opening the store when on morning shift, or locking the store when on closing shift.
June 1980 to 1984 PAPERBOY
The Washington Post
Supervisor: Mr. Ferguson
Early-morning paper delivery, seven days a week.
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