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I support creative, content, and service-based projects with organised follow-through, clear documentation, file organisation, scheduling, and delivery support. I’m especially useful when a project has lots of moving parts and needs someone calm, practical, and detail-aware to help turn raw material, ideas, or tasks into something structured and usable.
My background includes creative production, video/content workflows, live events, teaching, and AI-supported project systems. I bring strong visual judgement and production awareness, but my focus here is on helping projects move forward smoothly through organisation, communication, content preparation, captions/transcripts, workflow support, and practical delivery.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Work Experience
Creative Production & Client Support at Chroma Sainz / Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024Supported web-based video and creative content projects for artists, performers, events, organisations, and community projects. Helped move projects from idea or raw material through to usable content and final web-based delivery.
Worked across client communication, brief development, project planning, filming coordination, post-production coordination, file organisation, content preparation, feedback tracking, and delivery support. This work developed strong visual judgement, practical production awareness, client communication, and the ability to organise moving parts into clear next steps.
Project Systems & Documentation Support at Self-directed / Project-based
January 1, 2025 - PresentBuilt and refined AI-supported workflow systems across Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Asana, Notion, and ChatGPT to support planning, task routing, deadline tracking, file organisation, evidence management, and project follow-through.
Created spreadsheet tracking systems, custom formula-driven sheets, planning structures, documentation systems, and calendar-based workflows to organise multiple work streams. This experience supports content operations, project coordination, admin support, documentation, and delivery-focused creative work.
Event / Production Coordinator at CoreNet Symposium Auckland
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Provided behind-the-scenes event and production coordination for the CoreNet Symposium Auckland. Supported supplier and speaker communication, venue liaison, Google Drive file systems, technical scheduling, production documents, run-sheet input, and practical delivery coordination.
Helped keep event information organised, supported communication between moving parts, and contributed to a smoother production process before and during the event.
Technical Event Support at Auckland Live
January 8, 2024 - December 31, 2025Provided paid casual technical event support for Auckland Live, including AV and LX setup/pack down, live-event support, equipment troubleshooting, and practical support for event staff and production teams.
Worked in live-event environments requiring reliability, clear communication, attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to support delivery under time pressure.
Guest Tutor — Film / Creative Media at SAE New Zealand
February 15, 2019 - November 15, 2020Delivered hands-on guest teaching for creative media students, supporting learning in film production, visual storytelling, cinematography fundamentals, technical workflows, and practical production awareness.
Helped students build confidence with creative and technical processes through clear explanation, structured guidance, and applied learning. This experience supports communication, teaching, mentoring, content education, and the ability to translate technical knowledge into accessible language.
Technical Lead — Film, Event & Creative Production Projects at Independent / Freelance
January 13, 2018 - October 3, 2024Supported technical planning, equipment setup, crew coordination, troubleshooting, and delivery across paid film, event, and creative production projects.
Helped align technical requirements with creative needs, production timelines, available resources, and practical delivery constraints. Worked across fast-moving environments where clear communication, preparation, adaptability, and calm practical follow-through were essential.
Events & Festival Coordination at Independent / Freelance
June 1, 2019 - January 31, 2025Supported events and festival production across projects including Regen Waikato, Riverbeats Festival, Shipwrecked Festival, Ignition Festival, and Next Level Events.
Assisted with AV, lighting, decor, gear coordination, technical setup, onsite logistics, creative lighting, and site-lighting support. This work involved practical coordination, creative problem-solving, communication with teams, and supporting production delivery in live environments.
Camera Department Professional at Film & Television Projects / Various
June 3, 2007 - June 3, 2024Built broad camera department experience across feature films, TV series, short films, and independent productions, including work as 2nd AC, clapper loader, truck loader, camera operator, and First Assistant Camera.
Developed strong technical precision, visual awareness, record-keeping, equipment logistics, daily shoot preparation, cross-department communication, and alignment with production timelines and budget constraints. This background now supports video workflow awareness, visual quality assessment, technical communication, and creative project support.
Director’s Assistant at The Sweet Shop NZ
June 1, 2005 - February 3, 2007Supported director-level creative and production work through job-pitching and reel editing.
Assisted with job pitches, building early experience in creative administration and production environments.
IELTS English Teacher at Edenz Colleges / Language School
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005Taught IELTS English, supporting students with language development, exam preparation, structured learning, and communication confidence.
Built experience in teaching, explanation, learning support, cross-cultural communication, and helping people understand complex information in a clear and practical way.
Education
Bachelor of Art and Design at Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2001 - November 30, 2004Study in art and design with a major in photography and interactive installation. Focused on visual communication, composition, concept development, creative practice, spatial/experiential design, and visual presentation.
Certificate in Art & Design at Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2000 - November 30, 2000Foundational study in art, design, visual communication, composition, and creative practice.
Teacher’s Certificate — English as a Second Language at Edenz Colleges - Language School
March 1, 2003 - July 31, 2003Training in English language teaching, structured learning, communication support, and student guidance.
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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