Thomas Aitken
Film Industry Technician
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced with data management and processing. Utilizes advanced analytics to enhance data accuracy and efficiency. Track record of implementing innovative solutions and fostering team collaboration.
Professional data engineer with strong focus on data processing and analysis. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in Python, SQL, and big data technologies. Valued for consistently delivering reliable and impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Lead Greensperson
IATSE Local 891
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills, supervising and mentoring a diverse team of technicians to achieve high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional project planning and problem-solving abilities, managing complex greenery installations that align with production design while optimizing resources and ensuring on-time deliverables.
- Adept at streamlining workflows and fostering collaboration, facilitating seamless communication between departments, including production, art direction, and set decoration teams, to meet and exceed production goals.
- Proficient in adapting creative input to technical requirements, ensuring set aesthetics meet both artistic vision and logistical constraints, resulting in environments that are both visually stunning and functional.
- Skilled in budget management and resource allocation, saving productions
significant costs by implementing efficient processes and offering cross-departmental support to maintain schedules and foster a positive workplace culture. - Experienced in multitasking within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, balancing simultaneous tasks while maintaining a focus on detail, precision, and team morale.
- Committed to innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging both creative and technical expertise to enhance on-set processes and deliver consistently exceptional results.
Piece Worker
Torrent Silviculture
Williams Lake, British Columbia
04.2011 - 06.2023
- Ensured quality control through post-planting inspections, consistently meeting and exceeding industry standards across multiple large-scale reforestation projects.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating efforts across crews to optimize productivity and maintain project timelines.
- Streamlined workflows and enhanced team efficiency, fostering clear
communication and proactive problem-solving in fast-paced environments. - Demonstrated precision and technical expertise, employing advanced planting techniques and micro-site selection methods to maximize tree survival rates and environmental impact.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making, interpreting field conditions and adjusting strategies in real-time to align with project goals and environmental requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering
Concordia University
Montreal, QC 09.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Data Processing
Timeline
Lead Greensperson
IATSE Local 891
04.2017 - Current
Piece Worker
Torrent Silviculture
04.2011 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering
Concordia University
09.2010 - 05.2015
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