BRAD THOMAS
1122 Greenwich Street ~ New York, NY 10001
212-555-1212, support@resumeedge.com

Candidate: DGA Assistant Director Trainee

ADMINISTRATION, LOGISTICS, COMMUNICATION
SOLUTION ORIENTED MINDSET

Articulate, diligent, hardworking professional with more than four years of experience in production support for major film and television projects. Background includes work on Against the Wind (pictured) and Survival Tales. Flexible; able to excel in stressful environments; easily interacts with all members of film crew. Qualifications include:

• U.S. Naval Photographer, Active duty 1981-1984

• U.S. Naval School of Photography 1981

• Licensed Captain, United States Coast Guard

• Endorsed by Capt. Tom Trent, President, Film Team Ltd.
  (Marine Coordinators for The Race, Newport Terror, Spinners)

• Conversant in basic Spanish and French

• MS Windows XP, Word, Excel, Works, Outlook, Project

• Excellent health

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Film & TV Credits

• Against the Wind

• Spinners

• The Lighthouse

• Force of Nature

• Survival Tales

Communication & Training

• Teamed with Assistant Directors supervising First & Second Unit Logistics.

• Liaised with Production, Grips, Lighting, Unit, Art, Camera and SFX to meet requirements for changes in shooting schedule.

• Trained local hire captains & crew in Marine Team's standards/practices for film work.

Administration

• Prepared and maintained vessel maintenance logs; wrote reports detailing vessel activity, schedules and maintenance for benefits of Line Producer and UPM.

• Created safety and operational memos for HOD's and non-marine personnel regarding safe standards and practices for filming on water.

• Conducted safety and mechanical vessel surveys; conferred with USCG and other authorities; prepared float plans; ensured compliance with local, state and federal law.

Logistics

• Responsible for organization set up of support vessels and picture boats; supervised extras, provided direct support to Camera, Electrics, Art, Wardrobe, and other departments.

• Successfully managed maintenance for 67 vessels and floating pieces of equipment; assessed and prioritized work lists; planned to avoid pitfalls; carried out work without disrupting critical support for 250+ personnel.

• Supervised timely distribution of 300 lunches for personnel on the water, avoiding costly meal penalties.

WORK HISTORY

FILM TEAM LTD. US, Canada, Malta & Brazil. Maritime motion picture production support, 1998-Present

FIRST MARINE. Freelance Captain/Project Manager, 1991-Present
Work includes twelve years and 80,000 miles of global experience in 38 countries as a professional sailor with yachting, commercial, and military vessels.