Ben Krueger

Experience

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  BenKruegerAudio

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  Freelance Audio Engineer

  Location Audio Recording for:--Zacuto (Chicago)--Moving Brands (San Fransisco)---Cranium Entertainment (New York City)--Daily Planet (Chicago)--Big Teeth Productions (Chicago)--Fooditude LLC (Chicago)--Nimble Digital Media (Chicago)--Premier Media Productions (Chicago)--NavMachine Films, LLC (Chicago)

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  Airstream Audio

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

  Assistant Audio Engineer

  Responsibilities included:Compiled audio assets for rough mixManaged office work, phone calls, and scheduling

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  Big Teeth Productions

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  Besides making a strong cup of coffee, other responsibilities included: categorized and organized large amounts of data, brainstormed ways to produce client's vision, engineered post production audio, and always met deadlines.

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  Van Howe Enterprises, LTD.

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Associate Producer - Voice of the Vespers

  Responsibilities for a 30 person crew included: scheduling cast, crew, extras, and craft services, as well as mediating between location owners and crew. The principal photography completed on time and on budget.

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  Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall

  May 2010 - Apr 2011

  Sound Engineer Aprentice
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  44 Blue Productions

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  2nd Assistant Camera
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  Big Table Media

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Associate Producer

  Show: Kitchen Crashers (DIY Network)Responsibilities included: Managed petty cash and credit card receiptsOrganized craft services display and coordination Rental equipment and building materials acquisitions and returnsClarified any homeowners questions regarding construction and production.

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  Institute for Business and Professional Ethics at DePaul University

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Producer - L'Ecole De Choix

  Responsibilities included:Crafted interviews for local Haitians, world renowned businessmen and women, as well as school officials, to illustrate the impact of the school within the communityTranscribed and assembled story contents while in Haiti. Scheduled and filmed pickup interviews and B-Roll on location

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  495 Productions

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  Production Assistant

  Responsibilities included:Worked with producers to identify and book locations ideal for our storyDirected cast members during the introduction segmentFilled out episodic story elements and location elements grids

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  Wangle Creative, Inc.

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2012

  Producer - One: Short Film

  Responsibilities included:Accommodated the needs of the Chicago Film Office, Chicago Police Department, and Screen Actors Guild without conceding Company's creative visionOversaw craft services, crew logistics, and location management

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  495 Productions

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2017

  Researched, budgeted, pitched, and filmed segments airing on MTV, CMT, WeTV and Lifetime. Segment Producer for the highest viewed show on CMT in 2014, Party Down South. Responsibilities Include:Scouted and negotiated location filming fees as well as filming schedule. Created department head notes to clearly communicate our filming activities and schedule to crew members.Produced story beats while taking detailed story notes.Filmed on location with Sony PXWs and Lectrosonic L Series receivers/transmitters.Worked with celebrities such as Patti Stanger, Heidi Montag, Shar Jackson, and Kim Richards. Show less

  • Segment Producer (Shooter)

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Associate Producer

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Freelance

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2015

  Unit Production Manager

  Titles Include:Voice of the VespersAnimals - The FilmResponsibilities include:Collaborated with writer and director to ensure their vision and stay within our budgetWorked closely with Chicago Film Office, Chicago Police Department, and Chicago Transit Authority to provide safe filming locationManaged 25+ person crew member travel, lodging, and payroll

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  Pilgrim Media Group

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

  Production Coordinator

  Responsibilities include:Worked closely with 50+ vendors to confirm trade-outs arrived unharmed and camera readySupervised construction site safety by adhering to OSHA safety standardsProcessed episodic budgets using EP Movie Magic Budgeting

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  Magical Elves, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Production Coordinator

  Responsibilities include:Escorted cast and crew while filming on location across EuropeResponsible for traveling with 70+ cases of gearWorked closely and efficiently with local fixers to ensure crew safety

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  Fremantle

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Production Coordinator

  Responsibilities include:Created call sheets and shooting schedule for 15 person crewProcessed timecards and payroll for union and non-union workersProvided a creative and positive environment for cast and crew

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  Karga Seven Pictures

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Production Coordinator

  Managed travel, logistics, and finances for a number of different shows.

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  National Football League (NFL)

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Production Coordinator
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  Wild TV

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Production Manager / Supervising Producer
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  Luna Lightning Productions

  Jul 2020 - now

  Line Producer
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  SKR Productions

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Assistant Production Manager
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  Crazy Legs Productions

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Assistant Production Manager
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  Kinetic Content

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Production Manager
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  GERTRUDE, INC.™ - CHI - LDN - NYC

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Producer

  We created a unique “Meal Maker” trolley tour that would bring the newest “Heat & Eat” flavors of the San Francisco treat to six cities, coast to coast. OUTCOME6 Landmark U.S. Cities1B+ Impressions60K Samples4 New Products Launched

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  Dorsey Pictures

  Feb 2022 - now

  • Line Producer

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Production Manager

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023