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Joey Calanni

Santa Monica

Summary

Dynamic On-Set Prop Master with extensive experience at NBC Universal, excelling in prop inventory management and transportation logistics. Proven ability to source unique items and maintain budgets, while fostering strong vendor relationships. Adept at collaborating with art departments to enhance set design, ensuring creative visions are realized with precision and efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

On-Set Prop Master

Hunters - Amazon
Los Angeles
11.2021 - 12.2024
  • Maintained and organized the prop inventory, ensuring that all props were accounted for.
  • Worked with the director to develop creative ideas for sets and props.
  • Transported and handled delicate props safely and carefully.
  • Tracked expenses related to purchasing new props or renting existing ones from outside sources.
  • Monitored condition of all materials used in sets throughout production process.
  • Sourced specific items from rental houses or other vendors as needed.
  • Organized paperwork associated with procuring new or rented items from outside sources.
  • Researched art and architecture pertaining to time periods depicted in scripts.

On-Set Prop Master

Knightsquad - Nickelodeon
Los Angeles
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Provided direction to background talent regarding their interaction with certain props during a scene.
  • Maintained detailed records of all props and set dressing materials used on-set.
  • Inspected condition of rented items upon return and noted any damages or repairs needed.
  • Developed relationships with local vendors to negotiate rental costs and discounts.
  • Created labels, tags, and signs for labeling storage containers and shelves.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks like cleaning and polishing metal objects prior to filming.
  • Coordinated with art department to ensure continuity between sets.
  • Managed budgets for purchasing and renting various props for each project.
  • Researched art and architecture pertaining to time periods depicted in scripts.

On-Set Prop Master

Hacks - NBC Universal
Los Angeles
04.2013 - 01.2016
  • Tracked movement of all items leaving the prop room or truck during a shoot day.
  • Monitored usage of expendable supplies by cast and crew members throughout production process.
  • Collaborated with costume designers to coordinate proper use of props in costumes.
  • Organized, inventoried, and distributed prop lists to production staff.
  • Ensured timely return of borrowed items from other productions or vendors.
  • Sourced and purchased new props for upcoming shoots.
  • Designed and built physical models and miniatures for and needs.
  • Supervised loading, unloading of trucks for delivery, pickup of props to set locations.
  • Managed budgets for purchasing and renting various props for each project.
  • Arranged transportation of props from warehouse to set locations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Scissor Lift operation
  • Props transportation
  • Production Assistance
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Problem solving
  • Prop inventory management
  • Set design collaboration
  • Props maintenance
  • Art research
  • Transportation logistics

Certification

  • Active member of IATSE Union 44
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Certified Scissor Lift Operator

Timeline

On-Set Prop Master

Hunters - Amazon
11.2021 - 12.2024

On-Set Prop Master

Knightsquad - Nickelodeon
06.2017 - 08.2020

On-Set Prop Master

Hacks - NBC Universal
04.2013 - 01.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Business

The Ohio State University

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