Vikki Petry
Vancouver,BC
Summary
With nearly a decade of experience in the film and TV commercial industry in Vancouver, BC, I have honed my skills as both a Set Decorator and an Art Department Coordinator. I have successfully collaborated with diverse companies and crews, bringing creative visions to life through meticulous set design and efficient department management. My expertise spans from conceptualizing and executing detailed set decorations to handling the administrative and logistical aspects of the art department. I am adept at managing budgets, coordinating schedules, and ensuring seamless communication across all departments. My commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to fast-paced environments have consistently contributed to the success of numerous productions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Art Department Decorator/ Coordinator
Self Employed Contractor
Vancouver
05.2015 - Current
- Creating and implementing the overall look and feel of the set, ensuring it aligns with the director's vision and the commercial's theme.
- Working closely with the director, production designer, art director. While managing other art department members to ensure the set meets all creative and practical requirements.
- Creating and managing schedules for the art department, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
- Organized workflow efficiently to meet tight deadlines, enabling timely project completion.
- Managed budgets for art department, maintaining cost-effectiveness without compromising on quality.
- Handling all paperwork, including contracts, purchase orders, and receipts, as well as maintaining records of all art department activities and expenses.
- Implemented creative solutions to overcome unexpected challenges during the decorating process.
- Handling the logistics of transporting and storing set pieces and decorations before, during, and after the shoot.
- Organizing meetings, distributing job information and tasks, and ensuring that all team members are aware of their responsibilities and deadlines.
Education
Penticton Secondary
Penticton, BC06.2010
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Budget management
- Material sourcing
- Logistics coordinating
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Film Art Department Decorator/ Coordinator
Self Employed Contractor
05.2015 - Current
Penticton Secondary