Billy Helms
Little Rock
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Set Dresser
Freelance
Little Rock
2020.07 - 2021.08
- Selected and arranged props to enhance scene authenticity and storytelling.
- Assisted in the selection and placement of furniture, drapery, props, and other set decorations to achieve the desired visual effect.
- Collaborated with production teams to design and set up immersive environments that enhanced overall production quality.
- Assisted in constructing temporary structures for filming locations, ensuring stability and safety for cast and crew.
- Adapted quickly to changing set designs based on director feedback or scene adjustments.
- Fastened items securely to walls and ceilings using nails, screws, and clamps for safety.
- Reviewed dailies to identify and resolve set issues, enhancing visual integrity and continuity of scenes.
Film Production Assistant
Freelance
Little Rock
2020.07 - 2024.08
- Assisted in daily film set operations and logistics coordination.
- Organized production schedules to ensure timely workflow and adherence to filming timelines.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline production tasks.
- Supported crew members with script distribution and notes management.
- Managed equipment inventory and ensured proper handling procedures.
- Coordinated transportation for cast and crew to various filming locations.
- Coordinated transportation logistics, arranging ground transport, flights, and accommodations for cast and crew.
- Addressed requests from directors, producers, and key personnel on set.
- Collaborated with various producers, directors, and talent teams to develop commercials, music videos, films, and television shows. different producers, directors and talent teams to create various commercials, music videos, films, and television shows.
- Assisted in the pre-production process, including researching locations and securing permits.
- Welcomed guests to film set, providing essential information about the shoot schedule and set protocols. on set and provided them with necessary information about the shoot.
Grip and Electric
Freelance
Little Rock
2020.07 - Current
- Managed lighting equipment and ensured proper setup for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with directors to understand scene requirements and prepare accordingly.
- Collaborated with production teams to set up and adjust equipment for shoots.
- Maintained inventory of grip equipment, ensuring availability for each project.
- Supported the production team by troubleshooting equipment issues during shoots.
- Completed setup, rigging, and mounting of equipment based on changing weather and project conditions.
- Erected tents to protect crew members from wind or rain while shooting outdoors.
- Built custom frames or platforms to mount cameras on vehicles or other structures.
- Lifted heavy objects onto dolly tracks for tracking shots. onto dolly tracks for tracking shots.
- Transported gear from location to location in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benton High School
Benton Arkansas 2019-05
Skills
- Set decorating
- Prop selection
- Location dressing
- Visual storytelling
- Lighting coordination
- Rigging techniques
- Set construction
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Logistics coordination
- Interdepartmental communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Prioritization techniques
- Safety procedures
- CAD software proficiency
Timeline
Set Dresser
Freelance
2020.07 - 2021.08
Film Production Assistant
Freelance
2020.07 - 2024.08
Grip and Electric
Freelance
2020.07 - Current
High School Diploma -
Benton High School