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LAUREN JAYNE EVANS 5a Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZ +447875 209210
[email protected] Practiced in research, sourcing and a wide range of construction skills from sewing to woodwork. Professional experience of administration and budget management in deadline-driven/project-based, high pressure environments. Clean driving license held for 10+ years with extensive driving experience of vehicles up to LWB/Luton size vans. CREDITS Aug 2015 After the Raves (Red Bull TV, US) Documentary Production Assistant Exec Prod: Sarah Girgis
July 2015 Fall of the Krays / The Slooze (Ascension/Saracen Films)
Feature/Short Production runner / Assistant
Prod: Sebastian Brown Prod: Craig Tuohy
June 2015 Through a Child’s Eyes 2 (Spun Gold/Channel 5)
TV Drama Casting / Production runner
PM: Kelly Ryan Day
May 2015 Father Brown (BBC) (DAILIES)
TV Drama Art Dept Runner / Prod Driver
PC: Natasha Trevenna Sup AD: Sally Lucas
Apr 2015 Expedition Unkown (Travel Channel US / Ping Pong)
TV Travel / Factual Ent
Production Assistant
EP: Josh Gates Sen Prod: Kelsey Carter
Mar 2015 The Revival Retro Boutique Promo Runner P/D: Abbie Stephens
Jan 2015 London Short Film Festival (Archer's Mark)
Trailer Runner/Driver
Prod: Jo-Jo Ellison
Dec 2014 Meet the Brownlee brothers / training tips / Man vs Car challenge (The Telegraph)
Documentary Shorts
Production Runner/Driver
Dir: Chris Hook PM: Carla de Nicola
Dec 2014 Interactive Music Video (Pulse Films)
Music Video Production Runner/Driver
Line Producer: Isabel Davis PM: Rachel Martinez
Nov 2014 Seekers (Poisson Rouge / BFI)
Short Runner/Driver
Dir: Nicole Volavka PM: Katie Hodgson
Aug - Sept 2014
Secrets of the Bible (World Media Rights)
TV Drama / Documentary
Drama Assistant / Art Dept
P/D: Oscar Chan AP: Alex Collinge
July - Aug 2014
GT Academy Europe / GT Academy International (Boomerang)
TV Factual Ent Production / floor Runner/Driver
Creative Dir: Dylan Wyn Davies PC: Kele Smith
April 2014 ongoing
Various
Fashion Set Stylist
March 2014
...and proud (Channel 5)
TV Factual Ent Runner/Driver
PM: Daniel Lily
Dec 2013- Feb 2014
Kirstiep's Fill Your House for Free (Raise the Roof Productions)
TV Factual Ent Production / floor Runner/Driver
PM: Kathryn Burnett
Feb 2014 Leon T Pearl 'These Days' (Plastic Zoo)
Music Video Runner/Driver
Prod: Sam Alder
Oct 2013 Promo for Gilray's Steakhouse & Bar, Marriott (Rhubarb Ink)
Promo Production Assistant
P/D: Joel Alexander
July 2013 Microsoft I.E.10 (Archer's Mark) Commercial Runner/Driver Prod: Jo-Jo Ellison
April 2013 Superfood Music Video Production Assistant Dir: Daniel Slaughter
Feb - April 2013
The Harmonics of Solitude (Straight Crooked Pictures)
Short Film Production Assistant (unpaid)
P/D: Joel Alexander
Jan - April 2013
Camberwell Beauty (Wet Paint Productions)
Budget Feature
Production Assistant (unpaid)
Dir: Chris Ward
2012 Various
Music Video Runner/Prod Assistant
Dir: Margarita Louca
OTHER WORK HISTORY June 2012 – Current ʻLORRIE DRIVERʼ/BLACKLIGHT TOURS London Freelance Tour Manager / Driver
April – June 2012 ʻWe Can Elude Controlʼ at The De La Warr Pavillion London Assistant Curator to Paul Purgas
Sept 2011 – April 2012 MOT International Gallery London Admin / Gallery Assistant /Warehouse Assistant May 2009 – Oct 2010 Department of Art, Goldsmiths, University of London London Exhibitions & Studios Management Administrator / PA June 2000 - July 2008 Various Swansea / Brighton Bookkeeper / Office Manager / Accounts Reconciliation / PA/ Administrator / Secretary / Receptionist / Financial Assistant / Admin / Data Entry / Customer Service
SKILLS • Driving licence held for 10+ years with extensive experience driving equipment and passengers across Europe in differing vehicles up to Long Wheel Base/Luton van size including 9 seaters and Landrovers. • Mac & PC literate, proficient in Microsoft Office & Photoshop, basic use of InDesign, PremierPro, FCP & HTML. • Strong communication skills with ability to co-ordinate across small to large studios and further afield on location. • Excellent organisational and logistical skills. • Talented at research and sourcing even unusual/custom supplies, materials and services with a proven eye for a bargain/ability to save money. • Efficient and safe lifting, packing and transportation of heavy/large volumes of gear. • Very good at machine & hand sewing, basic pattern making, dying & constructing of textiles. • Competent woodworker with knowledge of correct use of a wide variety of power & hand tools. Limited metalwork knowledge. • Expertise with basic construction (temporary walls etc.), ʻDIYʼ jobs, finishing and snagging. • Knowledge of some pottery, casting & sculpture/modeling techniques. • Good decorating and fine art painting skills including drawing and colour mixing. • Proficient at practical problem solving and ad hoc constructions/on the spot repairs and corrections. • Knowledge of digital and social media presences. • Hospitality including knowledge of many dietary requirements and suitable foods for each. EXPERIENCE • Production Assisting, Floor running, Production running and Art Department running in studios and on location. • Dealing with/looking after various artists, crew, VIPs, clients, press and members of the public. • Finding and organising locations, participants, accommodation and hospitality. Assisting on casting/location recces, meeting contributors, handling release forms, H&S and risk assessment forms. • Assisting in the production office with administration duties, research, rushes and logging. • Some experience of Camera Assisting and operating GoPros. • Researching and sourcing props/materials/set pieces to buy/hire/commission/construct. • Making/aging props including creating replica antiques, scientific curiosities, ʻancientʼ pottery etc. • Managing props during filming and advising actors on appropriate/authentic use. • Designing/building/decorating/dressing sets for fashion photo shoots to a set brief and budget in a studio. • Dressing TV/Film sets from domestic scenes and busy offices to archaeology sites and laboratories, biblical taverns and battles, mostly from scratch and on location. • Working in and driving in extreme weather conditions. • As Tour Manager: Liaising with venues, promoters and press. Budgeting, sourcing and booking accommodation, travel and equipment. Planning routes and itinerary. Financial and artist management. Ensuring agreements are met and everyone is happy, healthy and on schedule. • Office experience includes: diary management, event management, office management, financial admin, invoicing, credit control, negotiating contracts/costs, booking travel & accommodation, managing payroll, PAYE and wage calculations, book keeping, account reconciliation, handling confidential data, accurate record keeping, shipping, small business banking, national and international account management, processing large volumes of paperwork, filing both paper and electronic. Some experience with press, acting as a line manager for a construction crew, Health & Safety and Risk Assessments. EDUCATION 2008-2011 Goldsmiths, University of London London • Art Practice BA (2:1) 2006-2008 Brighton and Hove City College Brighton • Part Time Diploma in Art Foundation Studies (Merit) 2000-2002 Gorseinon Tertiary College Swansea • Biology (A), Fine Art (A), & Chemistry (B) at A level. AS Level Maths D), GCSE Spanish (A), C&G Stained Glass 1995-2000 Morriston Comprehensive School Swansea • English Lang (A) Lit (B), Maths (A*), Biology (A*), Chemistry (A), Physics (A), History (A), French (A), German (B), Textiles (A*) & Art (B) at GCSE