RESUME

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I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 476

AUGUST 2019 - PRESENT

CHICAGO, IL

• Primarily work as a buyer within the set decoration department with the key responsibility of procuring set dressing that aligns with the project’s creative vision.

• Demonstrate resourcefulness and a relentless drive to source virtually anything seen on set under tight deadlines.

• Analyze scripts to identify set decoration requirements for each scene.

• Collaborate with the set decorator and production designer to ensure set dressing feels authentic and immersive.

• Create style boards to present to the director to help visualize the set’s aesthetic.

• Conduct extensive research to identify suppliers, stores and vendors that can provide necessary items.

• Visit diverse locations, from design showrooms to salvage yards, to find unique and period appropriate pieces.

• Arrange for custom-made items if specific pieces cannot be found.

• Negotiate pricing and rental terms to stay within the production budget.

• Quickly adapt to last-minute changes or creative shifts by finding alternatives or solutions.

• Nurture and maintain strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions and future collaborations.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Bear (S4, Ep. 6-10) | Buyer | FX Networks/Hulu | Streaming Series | 1/25 - 4/25

• Love Language | Buyer | Caviar | Independent Film | 9/24 - 11/24

• The Bear (S3, Ep. 1-10 & S4, Ep. 1-5) | Buyer | FX Networks | Streaming Series | 1/24 - 6/24

• The Bear (S2, Ep. 1-10) | Buyer | FX Networks/Hulu | Streaming Series | 1/23 - 5/23

• Deli Boys | Buyer | 20th Television | Television Pilot | 10/22 - 11/22

• Power Book IV: Force (S2) | Set Decorator | Starz | Marketing Campaign | 9/22 - 10/22

• Chicago Fire  (S11, Ep. 5) | Buyer | NBC Universal | Television Series | 9/22

• South Side (S3, Ep. 1-8) | Set Decorator | HBO Max | Streaming Series | 6/22 - 9/22

• We Grown Now  | Asst. Set Decorator | Participant Media | Independent Film | 4/22 - 6/22

• Justified: City Primeval (Ep. 1-2) | Buyer | Sony Pictures Television | Television Series | 4/22

• The Bear (S1, Ep. 2-8) | Buyer | FX Networks/Hulu | Streaming Series | 12/21 - 4/22

• Start Without Me | Lead Person | 637 Scraper | Independent Film | 10/21 - 11/21

• Night Sky (S1, Ep. 1-8) | Buyer | Legendary/Amazon }| Streaming Series | 3/21 - 10/21 

• Continental Tires | Buyer | Mini Gorilla Productions | Television Commercial | 3/21 

• The Chi (S4, Ep. 1-2) | Buyer | Showtime | Television Series | 2/21

• Ordinary Joe | Buyer | 20th Television | Television Pilot | 10/20 - 11/20

• The Batman (Chicago Unit) | Buyer | Warner Bros. | Feature Film | 9/20 - 10/20

• Ordinary Joe | Buyer | 20th Television | Television Pilot | 2/20 - 3/20

• Chicago Fire (S8, Ep. 2-20) | Buyer | NBC Universal | Television Series | 8/19 - 2/20

NBC UNIVERSAL

JULY 2018 - AUGUST 2019

CHICAGO, IL

• Chicago Production Assistant to Creator/Showrunner, Derek Haas, and Executive Producers/Writers, Michael Gilvary and Andrea Newman.

NBC UNIVERSAL

MARCH 2018 - AUGUST 2019

CHICAGO, IL

• Chicago Fire, Seasons 7 & 8 - Additional Set Production Assistant | Additional Office Production Assistant

• Chicago P.D., Seasons 5 & 6 - Additional Set Production Assistant
• Chicago Med, Season 4 - Additional Set Production Assistant 

97.9 THE LOOP/WLUP-FM (CUMULUS) 

MARCH 2015 - MARCH 2018

CHICAGO, IL

• Co-host of comedy-based, morning radio program which aired daily on Chicago’s heritage classic rock station.
• Reported morning traffic and weather developments twice per hour.
• Researched, booked and produced guest segments.
• Hosted promotional events for advertisers.
• Managed a team of freelance guest bookers.
• Conducted daily 'man on the street' interviews.

JANET DAVIES MEDIA

MAY 2013 - MARCH 2015

CHICAGO, IL

• Produced, wrote and edited corporate, training and web videos for a variety of private clients.
• Provided business executives media training to help them effectively communicate when speaking on camera.
• Client list included Chicago Children’s Theatre, Wavefront Festival and Mi Casa Es Su Casa.

ABC 7/WLS-TV (DISNEY)

JANUARY 2003 - MAY 2013

CHICAGO, IL

• Three-time Emmy® Award winner, 17-time Emmy® Award nominee.
• Produced, wrote and edited segments for weekly, half-hour, entertainment/lifestyle show, 190 North.
• Supervised 190 North show production.
• Produced various travel, public affairs and live specials including the station’s highest rated annual live broadcast, Countdown Chicago.
• Developed, produced and edited two weekly, half-hour, studio-based programs for ABC’s national Live Well Network - Let’s Dish (cooking show) and Here’s How Right Now (home improvement series).
• Produced sales promotion spots and public service announcements for air.
• Coached on-air talent.
• Devised show rundowns.
• Revised graphics and participated in set redesign by working closely with art department.
• Managed all social media platforms for station programming.
• Served as social media evangelist by introducing co-workers from various departments on how to effectively leverage online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Q101/WKQX-FM (EMMIS)

AUGUST 2000 - DECEMBER 2002

CHICAGO, IL

• Provided female perspective to daily, live, entertainment-based, nationally syndicated morning radio show.
• Researched, booked and produced over 1,200 guest segments.
• Produced compelling stories to build the 18-to-35-year-old male demographic.
• Conducted daily ‘man on the street’ interviews to generate listener phone calls.

STATUS MAGAZINE

FEBRUARY 2013

• Status magazine featured me in a cover story about my background, work and achievements.