John Lacuesta
San Diego
Summary
I’m an organized and dependable professional with experience in project coordination, production, logistics, and team support. I enjoy working with people, keeping projects on track, and finding solutions when challenges come up. My background has given me experience managing deadlines, coordinating resources, tracking expenses, and supporting teams from planning through completion. I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute wherever I’m needed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Production Coordinator
The David's Harp Foundation
San Diego, CA
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated intern media projects from pre-production through post-production, helping establish production timelines, milestones, and deadlines.
- Mentored interns throughout their projects, providing guidance with pre-production planning, editing workflows, and overall project execution.
- Monitored project progress and deliverables to ensure deadlines were met and projects stayed on schedule.
- Supported video and photo productions on set, assisting with camera, lighting, audio, and general production needs.
- Prepared, organized, and maintained production equipment for scheduled shoots.
- Collaborated with team members to identify production needs, troubleshoot challenges, and keep projects moving efficiently.
Production Supervisor
BuzzFeed (Halogen Cinema)
San Diego, CA
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed production logistics from pre-production through shoot days, ensuring necessary resources, personnel, and assets were secured and production-ready.
- Coordinated location scouting, permitting, crew and talent bookings, equipment rentals, and vehicle rentals.
- Managed on-set logistics, including crew meals, transportation, rentals, and other production needs.
- Tracked production expenses and maintained accurate records to support production budgets.
- Managed crew payroll and coordinated payment information for production personnel.
- Worked closely with production teams to anticipate logistical needs, resolve issues, and keep shoots running efficiently.
Independent Contractor
Self (Halogen Cinema)
San Diego, CA
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Consistently contracted by the same production company to support a variety of film and video productions.
- Supported day-to-day production operations to maintain an organized and efficient set.
- Assisted camera, lighting, grip, and production departments with equipment setup, breakdown, and general production needs.
- Assisted with load-ins, load-outs, equipment organization, and on-set logistics.
- Supported crew and talent with production needs and helped maintain communication across the set.
- Adapted to changing production needs and completed tasks assigned by department leads and production management.
Independent Contractor
Self (Crystal Pyramid Productions)
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided recurring freelance video production services for conferences, corporate events, interviews, and live productions.
- Operated cameras for conference panels, interviews, presentations, and event coverage while maintaining consistent professional image quality.
- Set up and operated teleprompter systems for speakers, presenters, and interview subjects during live and recorded productions.
- Collaborated with production teams to prepare equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and support efficient production workflows.
- Adapted to varying event environments, production requirements, and client needs while maintaining professional production standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Imperial High School
Imperial, CA06-2020
Skills
- Project Coordination — keeping projects moving from planning through completion
- Time Management — balancing deadlines, shoots, editing, logistics, and multiple responsibilities
- Deadline Management — tracking due dates and making sure work gets completed on time
- Team Coordination — working with interns, crew members, talent, clients, and other departments
- Training & Mentorship — helping interns learn, improve their work, and complete projects
- Problem Solving — responding to unexpected issues during productions and finding solutions quickly
- Budget & Expense Tracking — monitoring production expenses and maintaining financial records
- Payroll Administration — handling payroll-related responsibilities for production teams
- Vendor Coordination — arranging equipment, vehicles, locations, rentals, and other outside services
- Logistics Coordination — making sure people, equipment, locations, meals, transportation, and other resources are where they need to be
- Administrative Support — managing documentation, communication, scheduling-related tasks, and project information
- Organization — managing equipment, project assets, production needs, and multiple moving pieces
- Communication — communicating expectations and needs between crew, talent, interns, supervisors, and clients
- Adaptability — working across different productions, environments, teams, and responsibilities
- Attention to Detail — tracking expenses, equipment, permits, production requirements, and deliverables
Timeline
Media Production Coordinator
The David's Harp Foundation
02.2026 - 08.2026
Production Supervisor
BuzzFeed (Halogen Cinema)
06.2025 - 10.2025
Independent Contractor
Self (Halogen Cinema)
04.2024 - 05.2025
Independent Contractor
Self (Crystal Pyramid Productions)
01.2021 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Imperial High School