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Megan Dunn

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Costume Coordinator

TV & Film Industry
04.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for the day to day running of the department
  • Analyze the script breakdown and production schedules to prepare a realistic Costume budget, manufacturing and purchasing schedules and crewing requirements
  • Handle all the financial records for the Costume Department and are responsible for maintaining the costume budget
  • Coordinate all labor efforts for pre-production (the build) and the actual shoot.
  • Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when dealing with difficult people.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Set Supervisor

TV & Film Industry
  • Helps to maintain the Costume Designer’s vision for each character while on set
  • Responsible for maintaining the continuity of the costumes during filming and managing the day-to-day running of the on-set costume crew
  • Communicates with each department for special script requirements such as the Special Effects Department and Stunts for effects like burns and bullet hits, and Visual Effects Department for Motion Capture
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Office Admin Assistant

Lighthouse Brewing
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Accurately and efficiently inputted information from a variety of sources into a computer database for weekly Liquor Distribution Batch Providing Customer service in retail store, by greeting and directing all visitors, including vendors, clients, customers and filing growlers Handled special administrative projects, assisted in other administrative tasks and overflow work, including word processing, and Internet research tasks
  • Proficient in handling incoming calls operated a switchboard, and taking messages.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.

Contributing Writer

Nexus Newspaper
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Contributing Writer for Music Reviews and Previews, Arts, News Stories and two bi-weekly columns
  • Successful in conducting interviews with sources and anyone directly involved in a story
  • Accomplished in writing features and news stories and then submitting for deadline to the editor before publication
  • Reviewing products and services and then writing pieces about them Conducting interviews in person and over the phone
  • Talented in deciding on the content for columns and can work to tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of writing about a range of topics including; crime, travel, sports, employment, health and fitness, education, relationships, the economy and culture.
  • Created briefs, features and general content articles.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.

Designer, Owner and Operator – Independent Clothing Line

Megan Kathryn Clothing
09.2005 - 09.2013
  • Small Business Owner
  • Identified target markets for designs, looking into factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status
  • Travelled for trade shows, speciality markets for clients’ needs
  • Developed market promotions, maintained online stores, website, and social media Managed shared studio space, bookings, fashion shows, and sales
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality graphics, illustrations and layouts.
  • Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.

Education

Digital Production, Writing, and Design -

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Digital Media and Communication Certificate -

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Fashion Design Diploma -

Blanche Macdonald
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Team Management
  • Google Drive
  • Basic Math
  • Task Prioritization
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Office Admin Assistant

Lighthouse Brewing
06.2015 - 07.2015

Costume Coordinator

TV & Film Industry
04.2015 - Current

Contributing Writer

Nexus Newspaper
09.2014 - 01.2015

Designer, Owner and Operator – Independent Clothing Line

Megan Kathryn Clothing
09.2005 - 09.2013

Set Supervisor

TV & Film Industry

Digital Production, Writing, and Design -

Camosun College

Digital Media and Communication Certificate -

Camosun College

Fashion Design Diploma -

Blanche Macdonald

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