Justine Krupa-Gillmor
Summary
Highly skilled freelance professional with expertise in media production, talent management, and television casting. Proven ability to coordinate complex production logistics and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Volunteers
TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
- Supervised volunteers, maintained schedules, and oversaw the flow of audience and lineups at the Tiff Lightbox Theater.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Assistant to the Executive Producer
Strada Films
- Assisted producers with the coordination of rundowns, schedules, and talent contracts for canadian scripted show: Kim’s Convenience.
- Hired as part of the CMPA program
- Coordinated deliverables of the film "The Kindness of Strangers" for international release and markets.
Lead Talent Coordinator
Canada's Drag Race - Canada Vs. The World (Season 4 / Season 5 )
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated schedules, rundowns, and catered to talent needs.
- Coordinated with various departments to address talent-related requirements during production.
- Present to cater to all talent needs during set days.
Assistant Production Coordinator
James Wan Presents/ Netflix/Saloon Media
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery on upcoming Netflix horror series.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in crew hiring and scheduling.
Casting Associate
Cash Cab Music, Castlewood Productions
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced talent pool diversity through targeted outreach and in street casting networking initiatives within the entertainment industry for a trivia show shot in a moving vehicle.
- Assisted with on-set coordination during shoots, ensuring a smooth transition from auditions to production for both cast members and crew.
- Maintained comprehensive records of talent interactions, including audition notes, callbacks, and final selections for future reference.
Associate Producer
Tough As Nails (Season 5)
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate records of production elements such as scripts, budgets, and schedules to ensure seamless project execution on the sixth season of reality TV competition show "Tough As Nails".
- Booked talent and made travel arrangements.
- Created and managed production schedules.
Assistant to the Artistic Coordinator / Talent Coordinator
Just For Laughs
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed talent spreadsheets and event logistics for the Just For Laughs festival for the comedy galas
- Coordinated interview schedules, ensuring a smooth and timely process for both candidates and the head artistic coordinator
Production Assistant - Dragon's Den
CBC
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided reliable support for the production team, enabling efficient task completion.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production
Toronto Metropolitan University
12.2018
High School Diploma -
Collège Français Secondaire
Toronto, ON06.2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Positive Attitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certifications: Certified Yoga Teacher (250 hours), TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified teacher, Certificate in Retail Buying from George Brown University, Toronto
Timeline
Assistant Production Coordinator
James Wan Presents/ Netflix/Saloon Media
09.2023 - 12.2023
Casting Associate
Cash Cab Music, Castlewood Productions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Associate Producer
Tough As Nails (Season 5)
07.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Talent Coordinator
Canada's Drag Race - Canada Vs. The World (Season 4 / Season 5 )
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant to the Artistic Coordinator / Talent Coordinator
Just For Laughs
07.2017 - 08.2018
Production Assistant - Dragon's Den
CBC
01.2013 - 01.2018
Manager of Volunteers
TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Assistant to the Executive Producer
Strada Films
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production
Toronto Metropolitan University
High School Diploma -
Collège Français Secondaire
Certifications: Certified Yoga Teacher (250 hours), TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified teacher, Certificate in Retail Buying from George Brown University, Toronto
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