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Joanna Dunn

Port Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Adaptable Production Designer with 28 years of experience bringing visual design work to life in the Film Industry. Driven to maintain time and budget requirements while completing projects consistent with intended direction and creative vision. Personable communicator with expertise in collaborating with teammates. Success in developing eye-catching visuals through inventiveness and team collaborations. Flexible in creating designs that consistently follow the creative vision and direction as the project evolves. Focused on researching stylistic ideas to develop the appropriate design execution. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Designer/Art Director

VANCOUVER FILM INDUSTRY
05.1995 - Current
  • Liaise with Directors/Producers to develop creative vision
  • Design & actualize Sets to align with the creative vision. Execute Set designs that adhere to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Establish relationships & coordinate multiple departments from concepts to finished build. Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Directly responsible for the Art Department of up to eleven people, and indirectly though other departments up to one hundred people
  • Assist in determining filming locations & responsible for maintaining site etiquette on private property
  • Maintain and balance departmental budgets from as little as $1000 to over one million
  • Design project presentations for Network Executive teams
  • Utilize diverse computer skills from Excel, Word, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Gather information to determine best execution of creative ideas. Collect details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs. Factored concerns such as traffic flow patterns, location limitations and safety issues into every design
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials.
  • Organize and attend meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Work well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Admission Cashier/Program Registration Valley Zoo

City of Edmonton
05.1993 - 03.1995
  • Seasonal position
  • Understood value of communication between Government and general public
  • Utilized and learned important customer service skills
  • Interacted with animals in feeder areas, main pond and petting zoo
  • Registered children in appropriate zoo programs or swimming lessons
  • Worked with various cash, floats and ticket sales, which involved daily forms and data entry. Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Worked both alone and with a team of other cashiers
  • Dealt with large crowds and long lines with speed and efficiency
  • Provided customer service by selling tickets, merchandise, and answering questions
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

Sales Clerk

Eatons
06.1991 - 12.1994
  • Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Utilized customer service skills, both in person and on the telephone
  • Maintained flexibility of working in different departments
  • Followed corporate paperwork and procedures for cashing out, markdowns and sale items
  • Worked alone often as well as with other sales associates
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
  • Restocked and displayed various merchandise

Key Holder Manager/Salesperson

Le Chateau
01.1987 - 01.1991
  • Worked as key holder manager with responsibility for store opening and closing
  • Maintained store cleanliness and display
  • Utilized customer service skills with sales focus, processed returns and answered telephone inquiries
  • Maintained a work appearance that was in line with Le Chateau brand
  • Worked alone often as well as with other sales associates
  • Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.

Education

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH DISTINCTION - THEATRE DESIGN

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Edmonton, AB
04.1995

Vectorworks Computer Drafting Course

LANGARA COLLEGE
Vancouver BC

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Decoration

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Burnaby, BC

Skills

  • Managing Assets
  • Project Management
  • Team Meetings
  • Schematic Development
  • Visual Design
  • Collaborating with Designers
  • Key Relationships
  • Location Scouting
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Space Planning
  • Creative Solutions
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Creative Development

Timeline

Production Designer/Art Director

VANCOUVER FILM INDUSTRY
05.1995 - Current

Admission Cashier/Program Registration Valley Zoo

City of Edmonton
05.1993 - 03.1995

Sales Clerk

Eatons
06.1991 - 12.1994

Key Holder Manager/Salesperson

Le Chateau
01.1987 - 01.1991

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH DISTINCTION - THEATRE DESIGN

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Vectorworks Computer Drafting Course

LANGARA COLLEGE

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Decoration

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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