Zan Thompson
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Enthusiastic Dresser offering many years assisting models, and performers with multiple garment changes during events. Sharp and highly trained with a desire to work for a well-known fashion house.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
IATSE 210
Edmonton, Alberta
11.2023 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks.
- Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
- Organized tools and supplies for use during production.
- Assisted with the installation of audio-visual systems in venues.
- Coordinated with technical staff to ensure smooth operation of events and shows.
Curator and Producer
All Ah We Is 1 Production
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Conceptualized the show and found the talent to implement the vision.
- Provided input into team practices and areas in need of improvement.
- Found the venue to host the show and communicated the technical requirements
- Directed activities of admissions and registration for the event.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets.
Self Testing Navigator
ACB Trans Masculine HIV, Black CAP
Toronto, ON
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Facilitated workshops for the community for ACB community around HIV.
- Held Drop-ins for ACB Trans and Non-binary individuals to discuss topics surrounding healthy sex choices to promote awareness of the HIV self- testing kit.
- Facilitated a workshop to find out what did the ACB community feel about the HIV self-testing kit.
- Engaged community through in person outreach through QRC code scanning to point traffic towards the getakit website.
- Shot and edited a tiktok video for getakitby Black CAP to promote HIV self-testing.
- Distributed safer sex kits to ACB trans masculine community.
Production Coordinator and Location
Comet Entertainment
Toronto, ON
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Contributed to the organization and operation of 25+ members in audiovisual content development producing musical videos, TV specials, and documentaries
- Responsible for setting up, dismantling and the secure transportation of expensive equipment
- Prepared shot scheduling and changed schedules based on unforeseen challenges
- Communicated with suppliers and ordered food and supplies for entire team
- Demonstrated ability to multitask completing music video under very tight time constraints
- Ent that are overstock for when inventory needs to be replenished.
Director
The Hag
Toronto, ON
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Directed and coordinated production of short film, including scheduling, budgeting and staffing.
- Organized cast and crew members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the duration of filming.
- Created storyboards for each scene to communicate vision to cast and crew.
- Edited raw footage into a cohesive narrative structure using editing software.
- Suggested wardrobes to fit the tone of the film.
- Monitored audio levels while recording dialogue and music tracks in post-production.
- Collaborated with cinematographers to select appropriate camera angles that best fit the scene's mood or tone.
Education
Community Based Artist Collaboration - Art Studies Certificate
Mississauga Arts Gallery
Mississauga, ON08.2021
Certification, Indigenous Cultural Training -
Production Diploma - Film Production
Toronto Film School
MBA - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lee University
Skills
- Model wardrobes
- Fashion Shows
- Sewing, garment pressing and steaming
- Accessorizing
- Garment layout
- Accessory Selection
- Inventory Oversight
- Safe working practices
Accomplishments
- Negotiated with vendors, artists and technicians and hosting event on time.
- Led team to achieve social media exposure which resulted in successful event.
Timeline
Stagehand
IATSE 210
11.2023 - Current
Curator and Producer
All Ah We Is 1 Production
03.2022 - 08.2022
Self Testing Navigator
ACB Trans Masculine HIV, Black CAP
12.2020 - 09.2021
Director
The Hag
11.2016 - 12.2016
Production Coordinator and Location
Comet Entertainment
12.2015 - 08.2016
Community Based Artist Collaboration - Art Studies Certificate
Mississauga Arts Gallery
Certification, Indigenous Cultural Training -
Production Diploma - Film Production
Toronto Film School
MBA - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lee University
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