Debra James's Modeling Jobs, Acting Auditions and Additional Experience

About Me: I started working behind the camera about 20 years ago, as a Production Assistant, (PA) in Florida. I worked my way up and became a Production Coordinator and Associate Producer. I mainly worked on Educational Documentaries and Industrial Corporate Videos/DVD. In 2000, I moved back to Los Angeles, California, (My Original Hometown) and worked as a "Background Artist" with Central Casting in LA on several SAG movies; from National Treasure I, to Benchwarmers and etc. . I have also worked as a "Regular" on HBO's---Carnivale, and worked on several other national network television shows; from Boston Legal to NCSI and almost everything else in-between. I have been a member with the Screen Actors Guild, (SAG) since 2004. I am currently looking for an agent, in the Bay Area. My focused is working on commercials, movies, as well as theater. I have posted my Production Resume below and I will be revising my "Background Work Resume" in the near future. Since I have been in production, for a good part of my career life, I still "adore" the day to day drudgery of working on a shoot; And yes... I am a glutton for punishment... And yes...it's only fun...when it's your true calling! OTHER SKILLS: General Sports: BOATING, BODY SURFING, BOWLING, CANOEING, DRIVE A BOAT, FISHING, FRISBEE, HIKING, ICE SKATE, JET SKIER, JOGGING, JUMP ROPE, PING PONG, ROLLER SKATE, SCUBA DIVER, SNORKELER, SNOW SKI, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, WATER SKIER, Swimming: BACK STROKE, BREAST STROKE, BUTTERFLY, DIVING, FREESTYLE, SWIMMING, GENERAL, Dance: CLUB/FREESTYLE, Miscellaneous Skills: BARTENDER, CHEF, CROCHET, SINGER, STAND-IN EXPERIENCE, TELEPROMPTER, Cycling: MTN BIKING, TRIALS RIDING, Singing: SINGS IN HARMONY, POP, Vocal Range:SOPRANO, Horse Riding Skills: HORSEBACK RIDING, GENERAL, WESTERN, Driving Skills: STICK SHIFT

Short Resume: PRODUCTION RESUME BEHIND THE CAMERA

Debra E. James
1 College Terrace
San Francisco, CA 94110
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OBJECTIVE: PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/ASSISTANT


HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

15 years experience in project management and coordination.

10 years experience in instructional design and content development for interactive media and video.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Great leadership, supervisory and management skills.

Hands-on self-starter as well as a valuable team player.

Meticulous manager of assets: graphics, animation, video, audio, and scriptwriting.

Highly innovative, creative and effective problem solver.

Exceptionally motivated, focused and detail oriented.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Responsible for the creative integrity of all projects; hired and formed creative production teams, developed instructional design concepts, maintained production deadlines.

Planned, organized and arranged the movement of cast, crew, equipment and supplies to various location shoots.

Coordinated outside vendors, artists, actors and other professionals; clearly outlined expectations, dates and services required on proposals; had contracts signed.

Troubleshooter and resolved issues concerning script revisions, contractual agreements, and production conflicts with a conscientious and proactive approach.

Created packaging design for Video/CD-ROM replications for distribution.

Accomplished Titles

The Highway to Successful Marketing: An Educator?s Roadmap.

Preparing All Learners For the Workforce, University of West Florida.

he Florida Consent Decree Laws Governing Multicultural Issues.

Managing Multicultural Learning Environments.

Best Practices in Mathematics, (K-12 Curriculum).

Best Practices in Science, (K-12 Curriculum).

Best Practices in Social Studies, (K-12 Curriculum).

Landmark Grant Award
Author of the Star Schools Grant, 7 Natural Wonders/Florida
(Awarded 1.5 million by United States Department of Education).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2009-Present Freelance Writer Glastonbury Press San Rafael, CA

2006-2009 On-Site Manager Global Mini Storage LLC Woodland Hills, CA

2005-2006 Production Coordinator Diamond Game Enterprises, Chatsworth, CA

1999-2001 Account Executive/Producer JHT Multimedia, Calabasas, CA

1998-2005 Producer/Consultant CyberVision Design & Services, Inc. Calabasas, CA

1995-1998 Program Specialist III Florida Department of Education Tallahassee, FL

1989-1998 Production Coordinator Freelance Production Services of Florida Tallahassee, FL


EDUCATION

B.S., Media Communications, Florida State University 1990