Jackson Polletta
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with 10+ years in the industry. Proven expertise in effectively managing production logistics and fostering team communication. Recognized for involvement with office operations, production coordinators and set production. Was integral to VIP and investor tours. I ensured all levels of operations functioned in tandem to facilitate the unique needs of our clients by maintaining a high standard of excellence and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Stage Manager
Sunset Studios
06.2018 - 07.2025
- Managed daily work of multiple productions on 10 stages.
- Liaison for production coordinators and studio operations.
- Coordinated my team and Local 40 Electrical and HVAC to provide efficient service.
- Tracked and calculated production activity reconciling billing which included power usage /HVAC/ base camp /location shoots and stage repairs.
- Imitated and maintained relationships with 3rd party vendors to update services to lot and production.
- Composed and distributed next day preliminary schedule and end of day write ups.
- Ensured safety standards working with Fire Safety Officers and internal engineering team.
- Trained new hires.
Technician
Special Effects Unlimited
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained organization and safety standards of workshop.
- Delivery and pick up equipment.
- Tracked expendables and inventory.
- Fulfilled requests foe special effects gear foe clients.
Sales Manager
Premiere Props
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Worked individually with customers, toured clients around the warehouse.
- Pulled and itemized clients’ orders. Packed, labeled and shipped props.
- Received and inspected returned inventory.
- Handled billing process for orders.
- Maintained relationships with customers and created new ones by identifying needs and delivering appropriate services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2013
Skills
- Reconciling billing
- Safety procedures
- Strong leadership
- Supervising staff
- Scheduling expertise
- Time prioritization
- Working with IBEW
- Managing resources
- Team communication
- Stage production management
- Resource management
- Managing production logistics
Accomplishments
- Transition of new team members from Quixote acquisition,
Timeline
Lead Stage Manager
Sunset Studios
06.2018 - 07.2025
Technician
Special Effects Unlimited
01.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Manager
Premiere Props
07.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Temple University