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Matt Richards

Toronto,ON

Summary

Successful Film Technician looking to adapt a wealth of expertise into a new full time position in a similar and yet different line of work. Ready and willing to learn new responsibilities and work from the ground up with a team to help achieve their goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Film Technician (Grip/Rigging Grip)

Various Productions
07.2007 - 06.2023
  • Loaded trucks on a daily basis
  • Worked long hours while maintaining a positive work mentality
  • Flourished in a creative environment
  • Adhered to the chain of command in the Film set hierarchy
  • Maintained gear/equipment daily
  • Worked at high altitudes and other potentially dangerous locations on a constant basis without fear
  • Successfully crafted beautiful lighting setups as well as safe and effective camera rigs

Sales Representative

Henry's Photo Video And Digital
05.2006 - 05.2007

Product knowledge of photo and video camera gear

Achieved sales goals

Customer Satisfaction

Hardware Department

Home Depot
09.2004 - 05.2005

Customer Service

Key Cutting

Education

Diploma - Media Arts

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
04.2007

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Project Planning
  • Working with hands/heavy lifting
  • Equipment Safety and Maintenance
  • Rigging and Cabling
  • Working with a team
  • Creating personal connections with proper business demeanor
  • Hitting Project Deadlines
  • Working safely while maintaining proper speed
  • Aerial work
  • Truck loading

Certification

Drivers License (G class)

Worker Health and Safety Awareness

Working At Heights

Forklift

Rough Terrain Forklift

Elevated Work Platform


Union Affiliation

Full Member of Motion Picture union - IATSE local 873 

February 2017 - Present

Timeline

Film Technician (Grip/Rigging Grip)

Various Productions
07.2007 - 06.2023

Sales Representative

Henry's Photo Video And Digital
05.2006 - 05.2007

Hardware Department

Home Depot
09.2004 - 05.2005

Diploma - Media Arts

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

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