NIK CLARK-HASSINGER

nikclarkhassinger@gmail | 828-280-8393 | Beaverton, Oregon

SUMMARY

I am an exuberant, outgoing, and positive person that brings a friendly and calm assertiveness to any role. I believe in taking care of people to create a welcoming, productive community. I have excellent communication and problem solving skills, and a commitment to promoting and advocating for a safe and equitable workplace. I am adept at technological applications and love a good spreadsheet or organization system.

FILM & TV EXPERIENCE

Producer Roles

Key Projects:

Television: Buried Series (writer, producer, and director 945 Productions, 2020-present); Gabby Smashes (Brown Girl Decolonized, 2019,2023); 1000 Ways to Dine (A &E, 2022); Street Food (Netflix, 2021) ; Commercial: Mountain House(Hulu/Disney 2023); “Small Business Saturday” (AMEX,2022) Nike Pride Network, Nike E & Y WABYN Roundtable (Producer and Director2021,2022) Political Campaign Ads (Left Hook, 2018, 2019, 2024); Trans Educational Modules (Collaborative Consulting, 2021)

Key Responsibilities: Project development, budgeting & funding, hiring & management, production oversight, creative direction

Assistant Director Roles

Key Projects: Television: We’re Here S2 (HBO 2020-21); The Right Swipe (Minnie Productions 2018- 2019); Film: Flash Before the Bang (); The Way of Things (Galaxy Sailor, 2023); Screams From the Tower (Throughline Films, 2022); Let us Watch (MRozel,2021); The Class (Apple TV 2021); Again and Again (Couch Film Collective, 2019); KAD (Ladie K Productions,2018); Commercial: Project Q (945 Productions, 2022); The Onion (2017).

Key Responsibilities: Leader on set: coordinate with department heads to convey instructions and resolve on-set issues, manage cast and crew schedules, budgets and logistics, conduct script breakdowns and analysis, conduct daily safety meetings, motivate crew & ensure positive and productive environment

Production Manager & Field Coordinator Roles
Key Projects: Television: Fboy Island (HBO MAX,2022); White Water Summer (Discovery +,

2021); SCREAM: the True Story (Discovery +2021); Film: 15 to Sunrise (2023)

Key Responsibilities: Bridge between creative and practical side of filmmaking: Manage budgets, payroll and invoicing, crew, and obtaining equipment, coordinate day to day filming logistics including shooting schedules and cost estimates, negotiating rates, securing permits & managing, travel logistics and booking, adept in union paperwork , NDAs, contracts, production team and post production

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Manager, Starbucks July 2023-Present

Key Responsibilites: Team leadership, store operations, hiring, staff training and coaching , financial tracking, managing budgets and inventory, customer service, fostering positive work environment

EDUCATION & SKILLS

M.S. Buisness Leadership, Grand Canyon University
B.A. Broadcast Journalism, Minor Film & Gender Studies,Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Production Management Software including Movie Magic, Showbiz, and Wrap Book, Payroll Software including Green Slate, Entertainment Partners, Revolution, and QuickBooks

VOLUNTEER

Board Member; Catalyst Film Collective 2010-2023

Short Film Programmer - Portland Film Festival 2020

Media Specialist- Rabbit Advocates 2020-2023

Fundraiser/Event Coordinator - Heartland Alliance 2013-2017

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Sarah Whelden, Director of Photography/Director. Portland-LA, snwcine@gmail.com, 508-631-7466.
Suzy Beck, Producer/Director. Boardwalk Pictures. Los Angeles, suzybeck83@gmail.com, 814-450-4556.
Brian Klemesrud, Creative Director. Left Hook Communications, Chicago, bk@lefthookcomms.com, 773-480-5289.

Ashlee Romain, Producer/Director. Simple Alien (Food Network) (BET), New York, ashlee.romain@gmail.com, 914- 447-0705.