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Meg Buckingham

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Accomplished Production Coordinator with a proven track record at Warner Bros. Pictures, adept at managing large teams and coordinating complex schedules. Renowned for creative problem-solving and detail-oriented planning, excels in Adobe software suite and effective team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, ensuring seamless production workflows and innovative content creation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

Warner Bros. Pictures
01.2024 - Current

• Responsible for overseeing and managing a large team of production assistants and cast minders.

• Coordinated all travel logistics including flights, transfers, hotels and visas. Responsible for liaising with celebrity guests/agents and managing cast movements on set.

• Managed both crew and cast catering.

• In collaboration with the PM, coordinated crew schedules and communicated these timings throughout the day to ensure production stayed on schedule.

Production Coordinator

Greenstone TV
09.2022 - 06.2023

• Coordinated the production schedule, including the creation of call-sheets and scheduling of crew/cast to ensure the efficient execution of all production activities.

• Facilitated and coordinated feedback meetings with the New Zealand Police to address and resolve any legal or regulatory concerns related to the production.

• Created and managed legal documentation, acting as the key liaison with the New Zealand Police.

• Managed the handling of video footage and cutting of B-Roll to enhance visual content.

• Contributed to the creative aspects of the production by engaging in scriptwriting, voice-over sessions and transcribing, ensuring accurate and engaging content.

Production Assistant

Warner Bros. Pictures
05.2022 - 07.2022

• Valued as a competent behind-the-scenes leader.

• Ensured resetting filming locations between takes was executed smoothly and efficiently.

• Responsible for sourcing and buying of ingredients.

• Operated crane camera.

• Minimized health and safety risks on location.

Art Department Assistant

Glasshammer Special Effects
01.2020 - 08.2021

• Developed creative ideas and concepts in collaboration with art department. • Recognized for close attention to detail to source correct materials and props.

• Assisted with sculpting, 3D printing and set dressing.

Art Department Assistant

South Pacific Pictures
10.2020 - 12.2020

• Relied on by directors and producers to source and locate props, obscure items, and distribute these to crew on locations.

• Prepared the team each day by painting, constructing, and dressing production sets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Media Studies

Victoria University of Wellington
2021

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 - Endorsed With Excellence

Takapuna Grammar School
2017

Skills

  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
  • Confident writer
  • Highly detail oriented
  • Proficient knowledge of office administration
  • Creative thinker
  • Full Drivers License
  • Highly organized team-player
  • Competent in using Adobe software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Timeline

Production Coordinator

Warner Bros. Pictures
01.2024 - Current

Production Coordinator

Greenstone TV
09.2022 - 06.2023

Production Assistant

Warner Bros. Pictures
05.2022 - 07.2022

Art Department Assistant

South Pacific Pictures
10.2020 - 12.2020

Art Department Assistant

Glasshammer Special Effects
01.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Media Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 - Endorsed With Excellence

Takapuna Grammar School
Meg Buckingham