Reabetswe Ratlhogo
Media, Producer and Director
Johannesburg ,Gauteng
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic Producer skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly organised and detail-oriented successfully managing projects, plans productions and leads teams. Experienced in budget management, such as budget planning and budget reconciliation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to secure entry-level Producer or Production Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Producer
AFDA
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
Production Assistant
SAWITA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie-talkies to coordinate production activities.
- Oversaw calendar to assist in coordinating daily production schedule, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Monitored production budget to track expenditures and control costs.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with media professionals.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
- Managed digital assets and resources for business, promotional, and routine filming use.
- Supervised wardrobe, hair, and makeup needs for several actors simultaneously on remote shoot location.
- Created and distributed press releases to local media outlets.
- Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.
Actress
Hyundai
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
- Researched roles by reading material or shadowing people similar to portrayed character.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
- Learnt different styles and schools of acting to broaden work prospects.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Collaborated with other actors to create believable and dynamic scenes.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
Production Assistant
Indie Village
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie-talkies to coordinate production activities.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Monitored production budget to track expenditures and control costs.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
Actress
Mukuru
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Researched roles by reading material or shadowing people similar to portrayed character.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
Actress
SAWITA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
- Researched roles by reading material or shadowing people similar to portrayed character.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
- Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Learnt different styles and schools of acting to broaden work prospects.
- Collaborated with other actors to create believable and dynamic scenes.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
Student Director
AFDA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Student Producer
AFDA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
Student Actress
Curro Klerksdorp
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Kept in good physical shape to increase fitness and movability on set.
- Learnt different styles and schools of acting to broaden work prospects.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Collaborated with other actors to create believable and dynamic scenes.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
- Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
- Received positive audience feedback in various theatrical shows.
Education
Grade 12 NSC - Secondary Education
Curro Klerksdorp
Klerksdorp BA Motion Picture Medium - Film Production
AFDA
Johannesburg 03.2024
Skills
- Storytelling
- Effective Communication
- Live Events
- Project Management Tools
- Rehearsal Quarters Arrangements
- Spreading Awareness
- Asset Management
- Community Building Techniques
- Actor Selection and Auditioning
- Production Scheduling
- Scene and Sequence Timing
- Concept Development
- Solve Production Problems
- Stock Photography
- Video Production Oversight
- Creative Direction
- Script Research and Studying
- Shot and Scene Planning
- Event Planning
- Long-Term Project Planning
- Relationship Management
- Rehearsal Call Sheets
- Production Processes
- Content Development
- Production Financing Arrangements
- Idea Brainstorming
- Contract Negotiation
- Schedule Management
- Film and Video Production
- Plan Schedule
- Casting Coordination
- Storytelling
- Production Details Brainstorming
- Budgetary Controls
- Future Filming Planning
- Marketing and Advertising
- Task Delegation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 22 in the development of Ntombi’s Last Dance Production
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, production plan, production information, production budget and production/post-production scheduling.
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tswana
Advanced (C1)
Sotho
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Intermediate (B1)
Zulu
Intermediate (B1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Everything happens exactly how it should happen for a reason, trust the process.”
Timeline
Student Producer
AFDA
07.2022 - 11.2023
Actress
Hyundai
07.2022 - 07.2022
Production Assistant
Indie Village
06.2022 - 07.2022
Actress
Mukuru
05.2022 - 05.2022
Production Assistant
SAWITA
01.2022 - 09.2022
Actress
SAWITA
01.2022 - 02.2022
Student Director
AFDA
04.2021 - 06.2021
Student Producer
AFDA
02.2021 - 04.2021
Student Actress
Curro Klerksdorp
02.2017 - 09.2017
Grade 12 NSC - Secondary Education
Curro Klerksdorp
BA Motion Picture Medium - Film Production
AFDA
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