Description
Art Department
Set Decorator
Set Dresser
Set Decoration Buyer / Shopper
Kat McCargar
949.436.0166 or KatMcCargar@gmail.com
An outside-of-the-box thinker, search beyond utility to create something out of nothing. Innovative & Resourceful, thrive on budget & design challenges. Organized, detail-oriented, take pride in being a hardworking team player. Have a strong work ethic & a positive, friendly attitude. Not afraid of getting my hands dirty to get the job done. Just handle it.
Experiences in TV/FILM/ Print Production & familiar with procedures, able to wear multiple hats. Both interior & exterior locations, sound stage experience with set builds & flats. Location scouting. clearances, etc. PD, Art Department swing, Set Decorator, Set Dresser, Props, Set Decoration Buyer/ Shopper & PA on-set or office.
* Savvy Shopper & Deal Finder
* Materials & Resources
* General Repair / Applications
* Building & Construction Knowledge
* Technical Design Skills
* Production Design – Research & implementation
of design & construction of sets
Education:
Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA (1995-1997)
General Education, Stage Performance Voice, Performance Voice for Film & Video Production
FIDM -Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA (December 2001)
Associate of Arts Degree, Interior Design/ Visual Merchandising
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA (2002-2003)
Construction Management & Accounting Courses
Credits and Employment History:
Freelance Production for Film & TV (2007- Current)
Art Department
• Production Designer, Art Director, Art Dept. Coordinator, Set Decorator, Set Dresser, Props, Buyer, PA
Production Assistance
• PA, AD
Feature Films
• 2008 ‘Big Foot’ Sasquatch Productions & ACI Media Set Decorator; On-Set Dresser
Short Films
• 2009 ‘Til Death’ USC School of Cinematic Arts Production Designer
• 2009 ‘Binge: A Love Story’ USC School of Cinematic Arts Production Designer
• 2009 ‘Always a Bride’ Strauss / Tamini Set Decorator; On-Set Dresser; Props
• 2008 ‘Moon Lake Casino’– SAG 6 Train Films, LLC Production Designer
Television
• 2009 ‘The Republic’ TV pilot Floating Island Productions Production Designer
• 2008 ‘Clean House’ various episodes E! Style Network PA, Set Decorator
• 2008 ‘Pen Pals’ Children’s Series Pilot Cleo & Marley Productions Set Decorator; Script Supervisor
Commercial – Print
• 2009 ‘Livlov’ fashion Apparel & Textile Division of Lia Renee, Inc. Personal Assistant; PA
• 2008 ‘Lifestyle Magazine’ AMP Studios Rizzo Design Art Department; Set Decorator
• 2006 ‘Castano Advertising’ OC Location Century 21 Interior Design; Stylist
• 2006 ‘Taos Advertising’ OC Location Century 21 Interior Design; Stylist
• 2006 ‘Fallingstar Advertising’ OC Location Century 21 Interior Design; Stylist
• 2006 ‘Santa Elena Advertising’ OC Location Century 21 Interior Design; Stylist
•Background/Education in Performing Arts: Produced & Performed Theatre, Music: Sing, Play Piano & Guitar, Dance, Visual Arts & Drama, Recording Studio Experience, Various Technical Equipment
Industry Qualifications
• Communication Skills - Written & Verbal
• Business & Project Management
-budgets, deadlines, interacting with teams of people
• Advanced Computer Skills - PC & MAC
-Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint
-Adobe: CS3 -ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup
• Proficiency in the use of Office Equipment
• Team Player - Flexible, independent, good people skills
• Strong Work Ethic-hardworking, motivated, multitasker & goal oriented
• Critical Thinking Skills - Research & Analytical-common knowledge, problem solving, quick thinker
• Problem Resolution-handled efficiently & expediently
• Organizational Skills- Detail Oriented
• Build Client Relation
• Production Design – Research & implementation
of design & construction of sets: Set Decorator, Set
Dresser, On-Set Dresser, Props, Shopper, Buyer
• Strong Visual Merchandising -experience in home
goods; high-end merchandise
• Interior Design, Space Planning -scale, proportion, color, balance, harmony, texture
• Technical Design Skills -manual & CAD drafting, elevations, perspectives,sketching, rendering, schematics, Plan-o-grams
• Building & Construction Knowledge - Carpentry, power tools, blueprint reading, field measuring
• General Repair / Applications -Electrical, fixtures, hardware, furniture assembly,
built-in’s, drywall, molding, paint, texture, graphics, sew
• Materials & Resources -fixture development & sourcing
• Savvy Shopper & Deal Finder
Kat McCargar has been in the industry since 2007.
Equipment / Gear / Software
•Building & Construction Knowledge -know how to use power tools: screwdriver, hammer, drill, jigsaw, circular saw, table saw, Miter Saw,
reciprocating saw, belt sander, orbital sander, staple gun, nail gun
•Sew, Paint, Texture & General Repair /Applications-electrical, lighting fixtures, hardware, furniture assembly, built-in’s, drywall, molding,
graphics, art, etc.
•Carpentry & Woodworking Knowledge
-Computer MAC & PC with professional software
-Printer, Copier, Scanner
-Fax
-multiple line telephone system
-Digital Camera
-Car