| Mark Andrew Engberg
29 South Dutcher Street
Irvington, NY 10533
Home: (914) 674-6165 Cell: (703) 300-0165
xengberg@hotmail.com
Work Experience
December 2008 K2 Productions, “Charlie Murphy Shoot” webcast, Production Assistant
• Collected and returned props and stage equipment for studio filmed sketches
• Assisted art department with set decoration
• Portrayed principal character for sudden development
November 2008 White Cherry Productions, “2008 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS” tv show, Production Assistant
• Assisted production staff during the pre-production stages of holiday festival recording
• Secured props and handled craft service for on-set pretapings before live event
• Helped jib camera crew dismantle technical equipment after show recording
November 2008 CoMedia, Inc., “The Mark Twain Prize to George Carlin” tv show, Production Assistant
• Assembled and transported props and stage equipment from New York to Washington, D.C.
• Assisted script department construct distribution folders for show executives
October 2008 Overlap Productions, “Victoria’s Secret” fashion show, Production Assistant
• Managed transportation of construction equipment from New York to Miami for stage set-up
October 2008 Theatrical Designs, “Chanel Mobile Art” traveling art show, Production Assistant
• Located and ordered construction equipment in New York markets for global art show
• Assisted crews with transportation of art and technical equipment
October 2008 New Pop Culture Productions, “Hip Hop Honors 2008”, Production Assistant
• Managed and organized in-house communications for talent, security, and production
September 2008 K2 Production, “Angie Martinez” pilot, Production Assistant
• Collected and transported props from rental facilities to set location studio
• Assisted set decorator decide and determine appropriate props for taped interview
September 2008 Radical Media, “Rent” final perfomance film, Production Assistant
• Organized and drove production cube truck to late night garage after final live performance
• Ran errands for theatrical department as well as production staff
September 2008 White Cherry Productions, “2008 NFL Opening Kickoff” live tv special, Production Assistant
• Ran errands and transported office equipment from corporate office to on-site location
• Assisted in prompt delivery service of taped concert footage to post-production offices
• Kept technical and production crews hydrated and stocked with craft service
July 2008 DJ Partners LLC, “Brave New Voices: Def Poetry Jam” HBO tv show, Production Assistant
• Transported crew and talent to set locations and housing centers
• Organized in-house communication systems for production staff and crew
• Assisted catering department and set up backstage green rooms for talent
June – July 2008 Capitol Concerts Productions, “A Capitol Fourth” PBS tv show, Production Assistant
• Set up service and catering stations for crew members and talent
• Secured and transported stage props from rental departments to production location
June 2008 Rock-Creek Productions, “Community Emergency Rescue Team” training video, Production Assistant
• Dressed set design for simulated emergency and rescue re-enactments
• Acted as stand-in and coached talent through readings during production
• Assisted lead gaffer in creating a safe filming environment throughout deplorable conditions
May 2008 Capitol Concerts Productions, “Memorial Day Concert” PBS tv show, Production Assistant
• Escorted talent to main stage for live production
• Set up service and catering stations for crew members and talent
• Secured and transported stage props from rental departments to production location
March 2008 Boni Productions, “The MITRE Difference” MITRE training video, Production Assistant
• Decorated background scenery for interior filming
• Assisted grip and gaffer crew with lighting and technical equipment
• Acted as dolly support for outdoor camera crew during exterior filming
February 2008 Kavich/Reynolds Productions, "Hot Winter Nights" Yamaha company promo, Production Assistant
• Assisted camera operator with technical equipment
• Organized and prepped interviewees for live production
• Transported and organized lighting gear to rental facilities
November 2007 Kennedy Center Honors Productions, "Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts" tv show, Production Assistant
• Personally escorted physically impaired crewmember to and from set
• Assembled gear and props for maintenance and technical crew for live stage production
October 2007 Penn Schoen & Berland Associates, Inc., "Dominion Everyday Campaign" tv commercial, Production Assistant
• Rangled animal wildlife for principal photography of exterior shoots
• Transported camera truck and handled equipment from location to rental department
• Set up on-location catering tent for crew lunch
October 2007 CoMedia, Inc., "The Mark Twain Prize to Billy Crystal" tv show, Production Assistant
• Escorted talent and crew to stage productions
• Assembled production office and transported gear to technical crews
October 2007 – March 2008 Rock-Creek Productions, TSA training video, Grip
• Set up lighting equipment for re-enacted filmed sequences
• Provided director with relevant props and equipment
• Acted as talent for filmed sequences
October 2007 Braun Film and Video, Capital Financial Services commercial, Production Assistant
• Decorated set for interior design before shooting
• Acted as gaffer for lighting and filming crew
July 2007 Braun Film and Video, Department of Education commercial, Production Assistant
• Assisted grip and lighting crew set up scenes for exterior and interior filming
• Rangled cable for dolly cart support
July 2007 Pip Gilmour Productions, Prison Rape Elimination Act training video, Production Assistant
• Logged tape on usable takes for postproduction staff
• Supervised script read during production
June 2007 Scriptsmith, Federal Aviation Administration training video, Production Assistant
• Organized and assembled actors for auditioning roles
• Handled paperwork and release forms for selected talent
• Assisted director and videographer set up equipment and interior design
• Transported equipment for multiple location sets
May 2007 CoMedia, Inc. "Library of Congress Presents Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" tv show, Production Assistant
• Transported production staff and technical crew to venue location from various hotels
• Provided lunch and dinner for production crew
• Helped set up office equipment for temporary production office
May 2007 Rob Lyall Productions, "JobFox" commercial, Production Assistant
• Handled prop and technical equipment during production of action sequence
• Assisted gaffer and lighting technicians with equipment and labor
December 2006 Atlantic Productions, "Robert Hanssen: Double Agent Revealed", Production Assistant
• Transported crew to shooting locations throughout production
• Located furniture and props for interior re-enactments
• Acted as background atmosphere
• Provided lunch and dinner for talent, crew, and interviewees
November 2006 NAHB Production Group, "I Want That!" tv show, Production Assistant
• Assisted gaffer and grip crew with equipment and technical gear
• Provided lunch for talent and crew
• Acted as stand in and photo double for second team shots
August 2006 Greg Breazeale Productions, Your Green House teaser, Production Assistant
• Acted as gaffer during lighting and framing of interior scenes
• Provided lunch and craft service for production crew and talent
• Maintained tape log to use as reference for editorial staff
August 2006 Rickmill Productions, "Comedy Central Presents . . . " tv show, Production Assistant
• Handled phones in production truck during taping of live show
• Helped organize meals for crew, production staff, and art department
• Retrieved props and cleaning equipment for stage and dressing rooms
August 2006 - February 2008 Scriptsmith, Transportation and Security Administration training video, Production Assistant
• Retrieved wardrobe and props from client’s executive offices to use for interior design
• Organized and labeled tapes for post production staff
July 2006 Scriptsmith, Customs and Border Protection training video, Production Assistant
• Acted as gaffer and assisted director of photography with technical gear and equipment
• Assisted in preparation and decoration for numerous reenactment scenes
June 2006 Coyote Pictures Inc., “Josh Rales for Democratic Senate” commercial, Production Assistant
• Organized and distributed walkie-talkies to crew and production staff
• Prepared lunch and craft service for crew and talent
April 2006 Rickmill Productions, Lewis Black “Red, White and Screwed” tv show, Production Assistant
• Assembled equipment for production office at theater location during tour stop performance
• Managed communication equipment among technical and production teams
April 2006 Scriptsmith, Gallaudet University tutorial video, Production Assistant
• Transported and set up camera/lighting equipment for reenactment scenes
• Secured props and managed furniture placement for interior design
March 2006 BC3 Productions, Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Production Assistant
• Shuttled talent and crew to stage and studio from set locations
• Handled microphones and organized audience participation during Q&A discussion
• Secured technical equipment for directors and location coordinators throughout shooting
• Arranged consent forms and photographed audience members for selected interview clips
March 2006 Park Group Productions, Library of Congress Visitor Center video, Production Assistant
• Assisted Steadicam operator film interior and exterior shots of public federal building
• Rangled delicate equipment for quick and multiple shooting locations
January 2006 S&S Productions, Defense Logistics Agency training video, Production Assistant
• Tested microphones for optimum sound quality
• Coached and prepped talent for specific information for training purposes
• Organized and handled camera and lighting equipment
December 2005 I and Eye Productions, DC101 Commercial, Production Assistant
• Provided breakfast and lunch for production crew and talent
• Photographed still shots for production and technical reference
November 2005 Rob Lyall Productions, Inc, Braun Film and Video Price Waterhouse Interviews, Prouction Assistant
• Arranged delivery of props and furniture to the set for interviews
• Prepped interviewees before appearing on camera
September 2005 Scriptsmith, ASI training video for Federal Aviation Admin., Production Assistant
• Provided voiceover for narration segment
• Acted as gaffer and assisted director film re-enactments and interviews
• Rangled technical equipment and props for interior set design
August 2005 Pip Gilmour Productions, The History Channel’s Mysteries of the Freemasons,
Volunteer Production Assistant
• Researched historical data to ensure accurate re-creations
• Operated set machinery and acted as gaffer during filming of reenactments
• Located local Medieval groups for casting purposes and set designs
• Scouted rural locations for principal photography and filming
• Acquired and organized film permits for location shots in metropolitan area
June 2005 Silverdocs, Volunteer Production Assistant
• Assisted director and D.P. at annual documentary festival at American Film Institute
• Transported and assembled gear for various shoots
• Guided and escorted VIPs during presentations
June 2005 Tiger Tigress Productions, The Discovery Channel’s Pop Nation, Production Assistant
• Assisted various directors on five stage production
• Helped producer prep talent
• Anticipated new tasks without guidance
February 2001-February 2002 What Are Records? Sales & Marketing Associate
• Promoted clients’ albums and tours
• Tracked radio plays for public relations purposes
• Deployed marketing strategies to heighten sales at album stores across the country
October 1997-February 2000 The Boulder Planet, Sports Writer
• Reported local news and sports highlights
• Interviewed athletes, coaches, fans and event organizers
• Met strict deadlines for publication
September 1997-December 1997 The Daily Camera, Business Writing Intern
• Reported local business stories and corporate events
• Researched local companies and their products
• Interviewed business executives and their employees
• Diligently checked facts before releasing information for publication
Education
• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (1997) at the University of Colorado at Boulder
• Bachelor of Science in News-Journalism (1997) at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Skills
Superb multitasking, Internet savvy, proficient in Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro,
Photoshop, and Quark, excellent writing ability, well traveled, great people skills,
extensive knowledge of film/music/television and an endless willingness to absorb
information.
References
Pip Gilmour, Producer and Director, Pip Gilmour Productions; (H) 202-415-5461, (cell) 202-547-4841
Rob Lyall, Director of Photography, Rob Lyall Productions; (cell) 703-966-1500
Brigitta Shroyer, Associate Producer, (cell) 301-606-8591
Cindy Radulovich, Production Coordinator, BC3 Productions; (cell) 301-704-5291
Tug Yourgrau, Executive Producer, Powderhouse Productions; (cell) 781-367-4231
Greg Breazeale, Audio and Camera, independent contractor; (cell) 202-256-7190
Barbara Pinolini, Casting / Assistant Director, Pinolini Casting; (H) 301-495-3344, (cell) 301-580-1622
Courtney Sanders, Show Producer; (cell) 323-251-3722
Dan Booth, National Sales Director, What Are Records?; (W) 303-440-0666
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