Niccole Chicca Resume

Summary

Production Coordinator/ Production Assistant for broadcast video, underwater photography and underwater videography. Coordinates media production crews for commercial, documentary and instructional videos.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor - Atlanta, GA 

Position: Associate Producer

Presently working as an independent contractor through various media outlets.

PADI WORLDWIDE Scuba Diving Agency -
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 

Position: Line Producer, Unit Production Manager for Broadcast

• In addition to the responsibilities held as Media Production Technician: Oversaw and managed all aspects of production calendar, budget and work flow for video and photo projects. 
• Coordinated logistics for: travel, transportation, Carnet, lodging, meals, equipment, wardrobe. 
• Contributed creatively to content and logistical problem solving. 
• Photo/Video Assistant on location and in studio following artistic direction. 
• Logged/archived all footage using Canto Cumulus and distributed digital material internally and to third parties. 
• Worked closely with legal department to ensure all contracts, licensing and copyright were honored. 
• Reviewed content for usable footage.
• Secured rights, releases, independent contractor scouting, compensation and hiring. 
• Formulated budgets, bids for contracting work and tracked project progress and time lines. 
• Competent using Photoshop, Final Cut and Premier.  
• Drove production vehicles as necessary (clean driving record).

PADI WORLDWIDE Scuba Diving Agency -
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 

Position: Media Technician, DIT

• Created and managed Digital Asset Management system using Canto Cumulus, Adobe Bridge, 
  Photoshop  and Lightroom.
• DIT for RED camera.
• Assisted with photo editing and video editing (off-line and rough cut) using Adobe Photoshop and
  Final Cut Pro.
• Coordinated media production for video, print and digital projects. Planned pre through post production logistics, location management, managed department Carnet, scheduling, grips and property management, directing, casting, managing talent and negotiating contracts with independent contractors.

Creative Visions Interior Design Agency, Inc - Costa Mesa, CA 

Position: Executive Assistant to Owner and President of Interior Design Firm

• Directed distribution of company literature and marketing materials.
• Developed corporate agendas and itineraries.
• Functioned as the liaison between all departments.
• Prepared and delivered presentations to staff and clients for on and off-site meetings.
• Managed capital purchases and direct vendor relations.
• Generated and maintained tracking records as well as processed monthly expense reports.