Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Film making, fitness, adventure, Tall Ship Voyages, being creative, surf life saving & scuba diving
Timeline
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Mikey Cominos

Mikey Cominos

Film Industry
Newcastle,NSW

Summary

A dedicated, hardworking and dependable candidate with a positive attitude and great passion for the film industry.

Strong, well-established values underpinned by steadfast integrity and a commitment to excellence.

Enjoys and inspired by working within professional creative teams and committed to professional development with a strong desire to succeed.
Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and a desire to establish a professional career in the film industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Stand-In

ITV Studios Australia
03.2023 - Current
  • For ITV 2023 My Mum Your Dad

Production Runner

ITV Studios Australia
03.2023 - Current
  • For ITV April/May 2023 My Kitchen Rules
  • Surf Life Saving Drone pilot
  • Shark surveillance for beach safety at Nobbys, Redhead, and
  • Catherine Hill Bay
  • Moon shadow cruises, Rope work onboard when arriving/departing from dock
  • General safety onboard
  • Operating/supervising boom net off the back/side of the vessel
  • Cleaning boat after cruise (Multiple companies/restaurants) waiter/bar work

Extra

Green Frog Productions, Director Jye Currie
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained good rapport with directors and casting services by reporting on location on time and ready for performance.
  • Expressed emotions to make scenes look realistic and convey mood of particular scenes.
  • Followed set schedules and timelines to fulfill schedule requirements.
  • Listened to director's notes to incorporate feedback into performances.
  • Made gestures and facial expressions to depict character's emotions.

UAV Drone Pilot

Surf Life Saving NSW
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Food & Beverage Attendant

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Crinitis Italian Restaurant
11.2015 - 02.2022
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with other food and beverage attendants to provide prompt, smooth and excellent service.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Opened, poured and served hot and cold beverages to customers to complement food and dining experience.
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
  • Cleared area, cleaned and wiped tables and chairs to remove residue and comply with hygiene standards.

Deckhand

Moonshadow Cruises
01.2019 - 04.2020


  • Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
  • Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
  • Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for vessels.
  • Assisted deck officers with communications and safety procedures.

Education

Diploma - Screen And Media CUA51020-01

TAFE NSW
Newcastle, NSW
07.2023

Certificate IV - Screen And Media

TAFE NSW
Newcastle, NSW
02.2022

Certificate III - Screen And Media

TAFE NSW
Newcastle, NSW
11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
11.2030

Certificate II Deckhand

Maritime And Safety Training NSW
Woy Woy, NSW
01.2019

Higher School Certificate -

Newcastle Grammar School
Newcastle, NSW
11.2016

Skills

  • Interacting effectively with people with diverse interests and needs
  • Fostering a cooperative team environment
  • Troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during all phases of the production process
  • Managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results
  • Seeking advice as required
  • Working to deadlines
  • Thorough and attentive to detail
  • Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • Ability to think outside the box and come up with new ways of doing things

Film making, fitness, adventure, Tall Ship Voyages, being creative, surf life saving & scuba diving

Film 

I have worked in five small production crews for short film projects for study purposes and I have assisted with a feature film production, produced by Green Frog Productions in 2021. My experience includes scouting for locations, casting, costume design, set and prop design, filming, sound effects, lighting and editing, and roles as extras. 

I have also had stage performance experience for study purposes.


Tall Ship Voyages

2019  Crew Member, The Endeavour 11-day voyage Sydney to New Caledonia

2017   Crew Member, Young Endeavour voyage V09/17


Travel

Have travelled to Italy, Greece, Singapore, Fiji, New Zealand (Skiing & Snow Boarding), California and extensively throughout Eastern Australia including the Outback and Far North Queensland. 

Timeline

Stand-In

ITV Studios Australia
03.2023 - Current

Production Runner

ITV Studios Australia
03.2023 - Current

Food & Beverage Attendant

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
03.2022 - 02.2023

Extra

Green Frog Productions, Director Jye Currie
02.2022 - 10.2022

UAV Drone Pilot

Surf Life Saving NSW
01.2020 - 04.2021

Deckhand

Moonshadow Cruises
01.2019 - 04.2020

Food and Beverage Attendant

Crinitis Italian Restaurant
11.2015 - 02.2022

Diploma - Screen And Media CUA51020-01

TAFE NSW

Certificate IV - Screen And Media

TAFE NSW

Certificate III - Screen And Media

TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts

University of Newcastle

Certificate II Deckhand

Maritime And Safety Training NSW

Higher School Certificate -

Newcastle Grammar School
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