Summary
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Kevin Walters

Charlotte

Summary

Versatile Key Grip with several years of experience in the television and film industry. Excellent at collaborating with directors and crew members to discuss assignments, filming sequences, and lighting requirements. Detail-oriented with exceptional multitasking abilities. Ready to offer expertise to an exciting new position.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Union Grip

Various Production Companies
Los Angeles
06.2008 - 07.2025

Projects Worked include:

Marvel's "Doctor Strange"

Apple's "Wolves"

Apple's "Mythic Quest" Three Season

NBC's "The Voice" Six Seasons

Showtime"s "The L Word" Two Seasons

Major Commercial Projects for Apple, Google, Target, Ford, Mini Cooper, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell

Duties:

  • Set up and operate grip equipment such as dollies, cranes, jib arms, and tracks for camera movement.
  • Transported gear from location to location in a timely manner.
  • Maintained grip truck inventory and restocked items when necessary.
  • Constructed and adjusted rigging components to support cameras, lights, and other production elements.
  • Collaborated with Gaffer and Lighting Director regarding placement of lights.
  • Built custom frames or platforms to mount cameras on vehicles or other structures.
  • Checked safety of equipment before each take to ensure proper functioning.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks on grip equipment such as cleaning lenses and replacing bulbs.
  • Attached sandbags to stands or booms for stabilization purposes.
  • Assembled scaffolding towers for elevated camera angles.
  • Positioned reflectors in order to create desired lighting effects.
  • Placed flags, nets, silks, scrims, bounce boards and diffusers to control light intensity or direction.
  • Installed special effects fixtures such as smoke machines and bubble machines.
  • Operated remote-controlled robotic cameras during production shoots.
  • Safely and accurately assembled dollies, tracks, rigs, and other equipment.
  • Completed setup, rigging, and mounting of equipment based on changing weather and project conditions.

Children's Ski Instructor

Breckenridge Ski Corporation
Breckenridge
10.2004 - 05.2008
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day and provided additional instruction as needed.
  • Created a positive learning environment through enthusiasm, patience and motivation.
  • Determined appropriate levels for classes based on age groups and ability levels.
  • Conducted ski assessments for beginners and intermediate skiers in order to determine their skill level.
  • Instructed skiers of all ages and abilities on safety, proper form, equipment usage, and skiing techniques.
  • Provided helpful feedback to students in order to improve their technique and style.
  • Identified potential hazards on the slopes while providing guidance on how to avoid them.

Camp Counselor

Woodword Camp
State College
06.2003 - 09.2003
  • Ran a Ropes Course and Climbing Wall

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Audio And Video Production

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH
06-2010

Eco Tourism And Adventure Travel

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
06-2003

Skills

  • Grip equipment operation
  • Rigging components construction
  • Camera movement setup
  • Safety checks for equipment
  • Grip truck maintenance
  • Lighting collaboration
  • Scaffolding assembly
  • Project coordination

Certification

  • Member of IATSE, Local 80
  • Professional Ski Instructors Association, Level 2

Custom

  • Interests include Skiing, Golf and Scuba Diving

Timeline

Union Grip

Various Production Companies
06.2008 - 07.2025

Children's Ski Instructor

Breckenridge Ski Corporation
10.2004 - 05.2008

Camp Counselor

Woodword Camp
06.2003 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Audio And Video Production

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

Eco Tourism And Adventure Travel

Hocking College
Kevin Walters