Melissa
Email:
Website: (past makeup and special FX pictures)
Cell: (503) 781-6567
Melissa Hill Production Services
December 2007-Current
I perform on set services such as Director’s Assistant, Associate Producer, Extra, Featured Extra, Actor, Certified Hair/Makeup Artist, Certified Special FX Makeup Artist, Set Dresser, Extra’s Coordinator, Behind the Scenes cast and crew interviews, Behind the Scenes Blogging, Photography and Media Release. Behind the scenes blogging has proven to be a great success to get your film followers before it is ever completed. This is a great marketing feature for your film and for your company. I provide behind the scenes blogging services as a stand alone service or as a package deal with a PA or Director’s Assistant position, ext. I can also provide you with the above services as a stand alone service if you don’t need the Blog. You never have to worry about any photos or video being posted without your prior approval. Feel free to check out one of my behind the scenes blogs at for a sample of my work. I am responsible and professional on set with a great work ethic.
Art Institute of Portland
“Jesse” (short film)
Special FX Makeup/Makeup Artist
Portland, Oregon
October 2011
Contact: Anthony Lopez
I created all the Special FX Makeup (Blood/Cuts) and Makeup application on talent for Anthony Lopez’s Senior Project (Short Film)
NBC “Grimm”
Extra (Detective)/ Stand-In, Featured Extra
Portland, Oregon
August 2011-Current
Contact: Matt O’Connor
I am a permanent Extra/Featured Extra on the Detective Team and a Stand-in
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Fossil Radio Music Video Shoot
Hair & Makeup Artist
Portland, Oregon
June 2011
Contact: Tommy Harrington
I was in charge of makeup application and hair design for the band and extra’s.
Lazy Eye Films
Assistant Art Director/Set Dresser, Hair/Makeup Artist
“Dex Dixon”
Portland, Oregon
April 2011
Contact: Steve Coker
I was in charge of assisting the art director in locating props and dressing the set. I was in charge of makeup application on set.
Craftmaster Productions (temporary position)
Line Producer/Locations Manager/Still Photographer
48 Hour Go Green Film Project
Portland, Oregon
February 2011
Contact: Carl Jameson
As the Line Producer I was responsible for securing all filming locations, making sure that all legal contracts for locations were signed prior to filming, secure all extras, make sure that all things were completed within the 48 hour time frame per contest rules and do still photography while filming.
Fluke Films
January 2011
Associate Producer/Production Coordinator/Still Photographer/Extra’s Coordinator/Makeup Artist
Government Camp, Oregon
Contact: P.R. Tooke
As the Associate Producer and Production Coordinator it was my responsibility to hire all extra’s for the film, create legal contracts for the actor’s and extra’s, lock down lodging for cast and crew, make sure that all legal paperwork was completed prior to filming, assist the director on and off set, secure locations, still photography, secure live props and update all crew on script changes.
Gravestone Entertainment & Cineduction Group, LLC
October 24th25th2010, December 1st 2010
Interviewer of cast and crew behind the scenes of the feature film “The Innocent” for a DVD added feature /featured Extra
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Jason Hawkins or Tim Wyndham
My key role in this position was to interview all the cast and crew on camera as an added feature to the DVD. It was my responsibility to write the script for the interviews and to organize the scenes. I had a featured extra role as well.
Base Productions
October 21st 2010-October 24th 2010
Crafty/Production Assistant”
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Cassie Reyes
I worked on set as a Production Assistant and was in charge of crafty during the filming of Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files.
Pro-motion 1, Inc.
December 2009 (Temporary Position)
Marketing Manager/Event Coordinator
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Julie Doherty
I was the Oregon Marketing Manager for Disney’s “Give a Day & Get a Day” traveling promotion. I was in charge of the promotion team before, during and after the event. I had to make sure that everyone on the team was working to Disney’s standards. I was in charge of training the team to Disney’s standards and motivating them before and during the performances.
Lazy Eye Films
November 17th 2009
1st Assistant Director/Script Supervisor/Pre-Production Coordinator”
Contact: Steve Coker
I worked as on-set Assistant Director and Script Supervisor. My key responsibilities included helping with on set directing. I helped in making sure that all props were on set and at the correct location and making sure that all actors were following the script as written and provide script breakdown.
Phil Bransom Productions, LLC
July 14th 09- September 11th 09
Assistant to the Director/Pre-Production Assistant/Production Blogger/Media Release/Extra/Stand-In
Contact: Phil Bransom
Function as assistant to the director for “Train Master II Jeremiah’s Treasure”. Responsible for pre-production assisting, assist in auditions and scouting locations. It was my responsibility in making sure that all cast and crew were up to date on a daily basis for the production timelines prior to production. I was responsible for creating, uploading and maintaining the photo’s/video for the behind the scenes blog at I also worked on set as the Assistant to the Director.
Promosynthesis (Event Company)
June 25th09-June 27th 09
Event Manager /Event Marketing/Event Coordinator
Contact: Susan Daub
Function as Event Manager for the “Wonder Girls” promotion event at the “Jonas Brothers” concert. I was responsible for managing and organizing the event staff in promoting and distributing the “Wonder Girls” tour calendar. I was also in charge of taking photos and providing a recap to the main office.
Fremantle Media
January 09- January 09
MTV’s reality show “The Phone”
Seattle, Washington
Production Assistant/Production Wrangler
Contact: Erica Goddard
Function as on set Production Assistant, Contestant Wrangler and providing transportation for cast and crew. I was responsible for 4 contestants at one given time. I had to make sure that these contestants did not know that each other existed and keep the arrival time of each contestant as per schedule. On set I was responsible for making sure that each contestant was at the proper location and blindfolds were to be on these contestants at all times while off set. I had to make sure that the arrival and removal of these contestants ran smoothly
Red Red Moon Productions
January 08-July 08
Seattle, Washington
Associate Producer/Event Coordinator
Contact: Ileana Vasquez
I was an Associate Producer for an independent feature film called “Rat City Blues”. I was responsible for product placement, event planning, team building, film research, promotions, proofreading script, business management, account management, cold calling, generating investors, fund raising, marketing and market research. I was successful in educating local business on the benefits and incentives that currently are available in the film industry. I helped organize the investor party for this film at the AsianArt Museum in Seattle, WA
Foreground Background
December 07-January 2009
Portland, Oregon
“Featured Extra”
Contact: Denise Gibbs
I worked as an Extra & Featured Extra for the independent feature film “Special” filmed in Portland, Oregon. I performed an unscripted position on camera.
BridgeCity Promotions
August 08-January 09
“Promotion Model”
Contact: Carrie Dixon
My key responsibilities include; Bring product awareness to consumers on a variety of alcoholic drinks.
I distributed samples of the drinks at local venues. I educated consumers on the specific drinks and the specials for the night. I was responsible for taking photos and providing these photo’s to the main office.
Pro-motion1, Inc.
October 07-Feburary 08
Marketing Manager/Event Coordinator
Oregon/Washington
Contact: Julie Doherty
I was the Marketing Manager for one of Promotion One’s clients. I was in charge of installing the POP materialsfor the30 day grand opening, setup and breakdown for grand opening events, installing the POP materials for the grand opening, assign job tasks, provide a weekly recap and photos to client on all advertising and manage all premium items.I was in charge of making sure the stores were properly displaying their marketing & advertising materials.
Pro-motion 1, Inc.
October 07-Feburary 08 & January 09
“Promotion Model”
Contact: Julie Doherty
I helped with the promotion event for Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate” at Washington Square in Beaverton. I was Responsible for training and motivating the team. The team and I were responsible for preparing the marketing materials prior to the days event.
Windermere Sandy Real Estate
September 03-February 07
“Principal Broker/Mentor”
Sandy, Oregon
Contact: Alan Fleischman
My key responsibilities included: marketing, sales, event planning, business development, property management on bank owned properties, asset management, advertising/promoting services, market analysis, REO management (Ocwen), cold calling, investor relations, market research, legal contract negotiation, professional photography, file management, closing coordinator, staging, property research, mentoring, supervising, managing and training agents/personnel
Absolute Home Sales
February 07-June 09
“Principal Broker/Owner”
My key responsibilities include: marketing, sales, event planning, business development, account management, writing/creating office policy/procedure manuals, legal contract negotiation, closing coordinator, market research, accounts payable, accounts receivable, 1099 payroll, create contracts, investor relations, comparable market analysis, professional photography, staging, advertising, short sale negotiation, property management on bank owned properties, cold calling, file management, training personnel, disciplining personnel,recruiting, interviewing personnel, financial systems, creating business plans, create broker contracts, property research, business management and event coordinating.
1994-1994 Clark College Vancouver, WAAccounting, Computer training, Marketing
2003-2003 Pro-Schools Portland, OR
Real Estate Licensing Course: Studied property management, contract negotiation, legal contract negotiation, real estate rules and laws and so much more.
2005-2005 Online Course Bank Repossession Course, Property Management, Lead Base Paint Certification and Business Management
2006-2006American College of Real Estate Gresham, OR
Principal Broker/Office Management:
This course covered Mentoring Agents, Marketing, Office Management, Property Management, Recruiting, Interviewing New Agents, Financial Systems, Business Plans and Broker Contracts
2007-2008 Online Course
Film Course for Extra’s: course covered the expectations of Extra’s on a production set.
2011-2011 Colour Box Makeup Studios--Hands On Training--(Certification) Portland, Oregon
Training: Special FX, Editorial/Fashion Makeup Application, Bridal Makeup Application, Headshot Makeup application, HD Makeup Application and Lighting, Beauty Makeup Application, Period Makeup Application, Basic Makeup Application, Men’s Grooming, Brow Grooming, False Lash Application, Continuity/Character, Script Breakdown, Tattoo Coverage, Analysis of skin on camera, Etiquette/Ethics, Color Theory, Facial Anatomy, Sanitation/Hygiene, Makeup Terminology, Analysis of Skin on Camera, Eye and Face Shapes and Character Research
2011-2011 Colour Box Makeup Studios Hands on Training (Certification) Seattle, Washington
Training: Hair Styling for film, Wedding and Photography
Skills: marketing, sales, business development, legal contract negotiation, location scouting, assistant director, script supervisor, production assistant, photography, featured extra, production blogger, production interviewer, production crafty services, sales manager, closing coordinator, market research, accounts payable, accounts receivable, 1099 payroll, write/create office Policy procedures, create contracts, investor relations, create market analysis, professional photography, advertising, short sale negotiation, manage bank repossession properties, file management, expanding territory sales, training, staging, property research, product awareness to the general public, sample distribution, business management, team creation/hiring, team supervision, managing personnel, disciplining, and training subordinate personnel, interviewing personnel, financial systems, creating business plans, create broker contracts, property research, and business management and writing/creating office policy/procedure manuals, disciplining personnel, recruiting and interviewing personnel.
Computer Program Experience:
Microsoft Windows® 95, XP, Vista64, Outlook, Word, Excel, Document Creation, Photo Editing, Mass email production, Create Blogs, Data Entry, Type 50+ words per minute, 10 Key by touch
(PLEASE NOTE: I WILL PROVIDE PAST EMPLOYERS CONTACT NUMBERS UPON REQUEST)