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Austin Ogan

Thousan Oaks

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Local 80 Iatse, excelling in gear inventory management and stage rigging. Adept at enhancing scene impact through creative set design and effective problem-solving. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and achieving high customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Experienced with supporting film and television production through expert equipment handling. Utilizes teamwork and technical skills to ensure smooth and efficient shooting processes. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and swiftly adapting to dynamic on-set requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

IATSE Local 80 Studio Grip

Local 80 Iatse
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed inventory of grip equipment, ensuring availability of necessary tools for each shoot day.
  • Maximized scene impact with precision placement of flags, nets, silks or other light modifiers when required.
  • Built and maintained truss structures, rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
  • Maintained clear communication with team members, facilitating efficient collaboration on set.
  • Completed equipment setup and offered suggestions for rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.

Manager

Cronies Sports Grill
01.2018 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Insurance Sales Consultant

Self Employed Through Brokerage
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Improved customer retention rates through prompt communication, proactive problem-solving, and genuine relationship-building efforts.
  • Increased new business sales by actively prospecting for potential clients and utilizing effective marketing strategies.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for clients to ensure appropriate coverage solutions were recommended and implemented.
  • Supported existing customers with timely renewals, policy adjustments, and claims assistance, ensuring long-term relationships.

Insurance Marketing Consultant

Life and Annuity Masters
01.2014 - 03.2017
  • Boosted book of business through the implementation of innovative promotional strategies and events.
  • Collaborated with sales team to increase brand awareness and enhance business development by building and maintaining relationships with 6 key accounts.
  • Managed over $120k in business agent sales
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns for various insurance carriers
  • Enhanced customer engagement with effective social media management and content creation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Financial Management

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Skills

  • Safety Class compliant
  • Post-production loadout
  • Creative set design and impementation
  • Stage rigging
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Gear inventory management
  • Camera mount construction
  • Rigging expertise
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

IATSE Local 80 Studio Grip

Local 80 Iatse
07.2022 - Current

Manager

Cronies Sports Grill
01.2018 - Current

Insurance Sales Consultant

Self Employed Through Brokerage
04.2017 - 01.2018

Insurance Marketing Consultant

Life and Annuity Masters
01.2014 - 03.2017

Associate of Arts - Financial Management

Utah Valley University
Austin Ogan