Patrick Priest
Toluca Lake
Summary
Resourceful 2nd Assistant Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in crew coordination, schedule management, and conflict resolution. Excels in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure smooth day-to-day operations on set.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Key 2nd Assistant Director
Trailer Park - Jurassic World Rebirth Web Series
Los Angeles
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Hired and Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Prepared reports required by Producers.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
Key 2nd Assistant Director
Golden Gai LLC - Golden Gai Web Series
Los Angeles
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Hired and trained employees on best practices and protocols, while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Managed communication between department heads and senior management.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
Key 2nd Assistant Director
Someone Saved My Life - Feature Film
Bloomington
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Attended meetings with producers to discuss progress on the film project.
- Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
- Met with director, producer and production teams to discuss creative vision, define technical requirements and plan shooting schedule.
- Evaluated locations where filming will take place in order to determine whether they are suitable for shooting purposes.
- Supervised production staff during planned film shoots on location.
- Mentored junior filmmakers and interns, providing guidance and support in their development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Film Production
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Team building and training
- Scheduling coordination
- Interdepartmental communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Report preparation
Affiliations
- Travel
- Golf
- Foodie
- Sports
- Movies
Certification
- Multiple Safety Certifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Key 2nd Assistant Director
Trailer Park - Jurassic World Rebirth Web Series
04.2025 - 04.2025
Key 2nd Assistant Director
Golden Gai LLC - Golden Gai Web Series
02.2025 - 03.2025
Key 2nd Assistant Director
Someone Saved My Life - Feature Film
10.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Film Production
Grand Valley State University
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