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Danica Yurchak

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Dynamic Special FX Artist/Shop Technician and hospitality professional with a proven track record. Expert in artistry and creativity, with a knack for problem-solving and efficient project completion. Demonstrated ability to teach and learn, excelling in both individual and team settings. Skilled in hands-on tasks and customer service, ensuring high-quality outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special FX Artist/Shop Technician for Film & TV

Amazing Ape Productions
09.2021 - 10.2024
  • Sculpted, molded, ran, seamed, and painted prosthetics/props.
  • Life-casted actors for upcoming rolls.
  • Fabrication of fibreglass, plaster, and silicone molds.
  • Applied painting skills using airbrushes (all types), spray guns, and regular brushes.
  • Applied skills using hand and power tools.
  • Practiced safe handling of hazardous materials.
  • Worked independently, and as a team unit to complete tasks and troubleshoot issues.
  • Trained interns and answered any questions they asked.
  • Spent long hours and late nights on foot.
  • Packed set kits, made inventory lists and completed supply runs.
  • Packaged the finished pieces in an orderly and protective fashion.
  • Kept the FX shop and work spaces clean and safe.
  • Provided First-Aid for coworkers and handled emergency situations in real life.
  • Opening and closing duties.

Server, Hostess, Busser & Expo

The Canadian Brewhouse
09.2023 - 12.2023

(Temporary job during Writers Strike in Film)

  • Greeting and seating of customers.
  • Memorization of menu, POS, and floor plan/table numbers.
  • Applied skills with taking orders, quality checks, billing, bussing, and setting.
  • Washing and polishing cutlery, glasses, and plates.
  • Side duties such as restocking the sauce fridge, bathroom checks, cleaning menus, etc.
  • Opening and closing duties such as setting tables, washing windows, writing the “Daily Special” board, Emptying garbage, vacuuming and mopping, etc.
  • Demonstrated Expo skills such as remembering/placing garnishes/sauces, dishing soups/ice cream/etc, clear and respectful communication with cooks, reading and clearing the expo POS system.

Special FX Artist/Shop Technician for Film & TV

WCT Productions
07.2019 - 09.2021

Same SPFX/Shop Tech duties as listed under Amazing Ape Productions.

Refinisher

Bird Construction
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Polished polycarbonate glass with orbital sanders.
  • Filled in and color matched marks, gauges, scratches, dents, and scraped on wood, laminate, and drywall.
  • Gained experience/knowledge of different reparative mediums such as waxes, glues, and paints.
  • Applied knowledge of color theory and texture.
  • Communicated clearly with the foreman and superintendent about the current project and game plan.

Hostess/Server

Moxies Grill & Bar
04.2016 - 01.2017

Same hostess/server duties as listed under The Canadian Brewhouse.

Education

Diploma With Honours - Makeup Design For Film & Television

Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC
09-2018

High School Diploma -

Bow Valley Highschool
Cochrane, AB
06-2016

Skills

  • Hospitality and Customer Service
  • Artistry and Creativity
  • Hands on working/learning
  • Works well under pressure
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Efficient and able to endure long hours
  • Great problem solving skills with a resourceful mindset
  • Good teacher and learner
  • Warm and friendly

Certification

Serving It Right - British Columbia- 09/2023 to current

WHMIS - Canada - 09/2019 to Current

Class 5 Drivers License - Alberta 2014 to Current

Nexus Member - Canada - 2023 to Current

Level 1 First Aid - Langley - 07/2022 to current

Proserve - Alberta - 2016

Timeline

Server, Hostess, Busser & Expo

The Canadian Brewhouse
09.2023 - 12.2023

Special FX Artist/Shop Technician for Film & TV

Amazing Ape Productions
09.2021 - 10.2024

Refinisher

Bird Construction
05.2020 - 08.2020

Special FX Artist/Shop Technician for Film & TV

WCT Productions
07.2019 - 09.2021

Hostess/Server

Moxies Grill & Bar
04.2016 - 01.2017

Diploma With Honours - Makeup Design For Film & Television

Vancouver Film School

High School Diploma -

Bow Valley Highschool
Danica Yurchak