Xan Twissell
Wellington
Summary
Solid technician with a background in manufacturing a variety of props, costumes, creature suits, and statues for film and location based experiences. I have worked effectively in teams of varying sizes and abilities to deliver a product of a high standard for productions such as Alien: Romulus, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rebel Moon, and Time Bandits. I have a passion for making and building things, and meeting challenges with innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Weta Workshop
, Wellington
11.2020 - 10.2024
- 2 years of mold-making, involving working collaboratively to meet tight deadlines, problem solving and troubleshooting, and working extensively with silicone, fiberglass, wood, urethanes, metal, clay, plaster, and epoxy.
- Upholding a meticulous attention to detail and a high quality of work.
- Learning technical skills on the job and spending time casting, seaming, painting, sculpting, restoring, packing, weaving, sewing, carpentry, wig making, hair punching, electrical assembly, and teaching.
- Facilities caretaking services, involving managing stock levels, ordering, forklifting, cleaning, and maintaining espresso machines.
Pizza Maker
Hell Pizza
, Wellington
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner
- Delivered pizza to customers in a timely manner while adhering to traffic laws.
- Made delicious pizza
Education
Diploma in Arts And Design - Makeup And Special Effects
Cut Above Academy
Auckland, NZ10-2020
Skills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Creative problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Working to tight deadlines
- Self-motivation and leadership
- Safe use of power tools
Certification
- Class 6 motorcycle license
- Forklift license
Accomplishments
- Class representative, both years during study
Timeline
Technician
Weta Workshop
11.2020 - 10.2024
Pizza Maker
Hell Pizza
02.2019 - 11.2020
Diploma in Arts And Design - Makeup And Special Effects
Cut Above Academy
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