KJ

Kimmie Johnson

President at IATSE Local 481

Kimmie Johnson has a diverse work experience in the film and entertainment industry. Kimmie started their career in 2005 by founding "cast and crew opps," a consulting and referral service for securing cast, crew, and other resources for various multimedia projects. Kimmie also served as a Casting Director and Crew Hiring service for commercials, short films, and other formats, connecting people in the industry for collaborations.

In 2010, Kimmie joined IATSE Local 481, where they held multiple roles, including President, Art Coordinator / Construction Buyer, and Art Dept Craft Representative. Kimmie gained experience in coordinating art and construction activities for film productions.

Kimmie has also worked for well-known companies like Warner Bros. Entertainment, MRC, Amazon Studios, Miramax, Netflix, and Sony Screen Gems. Their roles primarily focused on construction buying, ensuring the procurement of necessary materials and resources for production.

Currently, they are working as a Second Assistant Accountant at Sculptor Media. Kimmie has previously held the same role at Iatse Local 161.

Overall, Kimmie Johnson has a strong background in film production and coordination, particularly in the areas of art, construction, and accounting.

Kimmie Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Arts, with a concentration in Video and a minor in Music, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Additionally, they have obtained certifications, including Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and a 10-Hour Outreach Training Course in Construction Safety and Health from OSHA. Kimmie also holds a certification as a Certified Daycare Assistant, although the institution is unknown and the date of attainment is not specified.

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Timeline

  • President

    January, 2022 - present

  • Art Dept Craft Representative

    August, 2019

  • Art Coordinator / Construction Buyer

    February, 2010