CAREER PROFILE

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   ●  Proven success as a Scenic artist and designer for film, TV, Opera and Theatre etc..

   ●  Outstanding visualization for details in colour, composition, spatial figures and design

   ●  Excellent leadership abilities in managing large and small teams

   ●  Strong at analytical problem solving, multitasking, working within budget and deadlines

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KEY SKILLS 

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• Painting: Colour mixing and matching, latex, acrylic, oil, removable paints, non-permanent and permanent washes, stains, faux finishes, crackle, reproductions, aging and texturing. Painting realistic and theatrical, on camera and on stage

• Conducting research into techniques and mediums, analyzing and testing various products/materials, as well as successfully controlling budget and meeting deadlines.

• Vacuform, vinyl, tuffback application and removal, craving, moulding, sculpting, mudding, filling, sanding, paper mache, wire, variety of fillers, clay, fibreglass & resin. Wallpapering and plastering

• Re-upholstery and sewing,

• Taxidermy of small mammals, birds and insects 

• Understanding of scale, able to read and draw technical drawings and elevation plans

• You will find me to be a resourceful and self-motivated individual, with the ability to work supportively within a team environment, and communicate effectively at all levels. I bring an enthusiastic, diligent and dedicated attitude together with the ability to adapt readily to varying job demands.

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SCENIC ART

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IATSE 891 - Permitee Scenic Artist

Production Canada, Vancouver BC. Freelance scenic artist, April 2017 - Ongoing 

Elia Kirby Productions, Vancouver BC. Freelance scenic artist and painter, April 2017 - Ongoing 

Charlemagne productions, Vancouver BC. Freelance scenic painter, February 2017 - Ongoing 

BOLD Events Creative, Vancouver BC. Freelance scenic artist, November 2016 - Ongoing

Scenic Oasis Inc, Vancouver BC. Freelance, Scenic Artist and painter, July 2016 - Ongoing 

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Pretty Dead Taxidermy, Taxidermist, Prop maker. Vancouver BC. Since 2016 

My work can be seen in the following productions:

•  Charmed Season 7 & 8. The CW & The WB 2019

•  Haunting of the Ply manor -Netflix 2020

•  Snow Piercer- Netflix 2020

•  Chaplewaite by Stephen King. Coming up 2021

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Ocean Drive Leather, Superhero costumer painter and finisher. Vancouver BC 2018

• Worked closely with the designer to execute desired levels of dirt, ware, tear and color. 

• The following productions: Dead pool, Flash, Super girl and Arrow

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​Finnish National Opera, Scenic Artist and painter, Helsinki, Finland. July 2013 – November 2014, June 2017 

●  Painted and sculpted scenery pieces from models

●  Worked closely with entire production, workshop and stage team

●  Productions: Don Pasquale (opera), La Boheme (opera), The Marriage of Figaro (opera), Die Fledermaus (operetta), Beauty and the Beast (ballet), Ovela Kettu (ballet), The Seven Brothers (ballet)

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Solar Films Inc, Saattokeikka a feature film, Lead Scenic Helsinki, Finland, April – July 2016

●  Negotiated material contracts with vendors

●  Analyzed overall requirements and provided material, cost and timeline for project

●  Supervising and execution of wallpapering and painting two four bedroom apartments

●  Aging the location

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Inland Film Company, Autobiography a feature film, Lead Painter Helsinki, Finland, January 2016

●  Managing a team of tree scenics

●  Color mixing + painting a set and location with removable paint

●  Aging props

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Oktober Film, Silta yli synkän Virran a feature film demo, Lead Painter Helsinki, Finland, September 2015

●  De-stressing a location

●  Wallpapering non permanently 

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K&M Scenics, Scenic Artist and Painter Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, Freelance 2011 – 2013

●  Worked as a part of a scenic team painting flats, gauzes, vacuforms, signs, sculpting, moulding scenery pieces and props for TV, theatre and    film and festival use from model pieces and drawings

●  Restoring scenery that had been damaged in touring

●  Painting and treating pieces for indoor and outdoor performances

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 I have worked in several Theatre and Film productions in the UK am happy to provide a complete list of projects on request

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DESIGN

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E-Drive Retro, Inc, Set Designer Helsinki, Finland, January – December 2015

●  Operational and budget responsibility

●  Venue and overall look design

●  Logistical coordination with the venue, caterers, actors and prop/costume suppliers

●  Execution and overseeing set up

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Imaginate, Baby Chill, Designer Carnegie Hall, UK, December 2009-2013

●  Worked closely with with Director to execute her vision of a relaxing environment for families (particularly newborns to toddlers)

●  Designed and made 100 soft toys and cushions

●  Managed budget successfully

●  Designed and ran several creative workshops relating to the project research

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Royal Botanic Garden, Quicken tree, Assistant Designer Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, March 2011

●  Coordinated with the designer to create puppets, props and finalizing set pieces

●  Created specialized all weather-proofed props and pieces for outdoor performance

●  Major production with over 100 musicians, children and animals

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BBC, CBBC Baby Lullaby, Model Maker Glasgow, Scotland, June – July 2012

● Coordinated with writer to design and create model pieces for pilot shoot

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CREATIVE MANAGEMENT

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Sideshow Circus Tapaturma, Company Manager, touring company based in Helsinki, Finland, 1996 – 2002

●  Managed a group of twelve performers touring in Europe, US and Asia

●  Balanced and maintained yearly budget, executed marketing campaigns

●  Sold shows and contracted out individual performers

●  Sourced out performance space and theatres

●  Coordinated travel plans

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Abu Dhabi Science Festival, Production coordinator , Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017

●   management team in high pressure environment. Festival  attendance averages 180,000 visitors over two weeks

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Underbelly LTD, Five guys named MOE , Stage Manager, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London Theatre Royal,

May 2010 – October 2010

●  Managed acting team of five performers and a live band of six

●  Toured with the company for six months around the UK

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RELATED EXPERIENCE

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●  Venue stylist to a artists flower works-shop, HAM (Helsinki Art Museum), Helsinki 2016

●  Designed a Cafe interior for Fazer in Finnish Exhibition Center, Helsinki 2016

●  Event Stylist, Vintage Style Events 2015 – 2016​

●  Event and venue stylist, Helsinki Fashion Week, 2015​

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