Rachel Wells

Production, event operations, and project coordination professional with 20+ years of experience supporting film, television, live entertainment, touring productions, special events, and client-facing operations. Experienced in production logistics, operational support, workforce coordination, stakeholder communication, and project execution. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain efficient workflows, and support successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Freelance Production & Event Operations Professional at Various Film, Television & Live Entertainment Productions (2000-01 – Present)

Representative Roles: Rigging Technician • Lighting Console Operator • Systems Technician • Set Lighting Technician

• Supported high-profile film, television, live entertainment, and special event productions across studio, location, and venue environments throughout Southern California.
• Coordinated daily operational requirements among production management, technical departments, vendors, and support personnel.
• Coordinated with multiple production departments to support operational readiness and maintain production schedules.
• Supported production logistics, venue readiness, event infrastructure, and technical operations from load-in through strike.
• Maintained production documentation, equipment tracking, workflow coordination, and operational records.
• Assisted department leadership in executing technical, logistical, and operational requirements for productions of varying size and complexity.
• Maintained clear communication among production personnel, vendors, and support teams to facilitate efficient workflows.
• Assisted in resolving technical and operational challenges to support efficient production execution.
• Contributed to safe, organized, and on-schedule production environments through adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Supported successful production execution by maintaining operational readiness and adapting quickly to evolving requirements.

Licensed Insurance Agent at Cohen Velasquez Agency – American Income Life (2026-01 – Present)

• Conducted client consultations and needs assessments, built client relationships through proactive communication and follow-up, managed documentation and scheduling, and maintained confidentiality while delivering professional customer service.

Driver at Alto (2025-01 – Present)

• Provided high-touch customer service in a fast-paced transportation environment while maintaining safety, reliability, professionalism, and effective communication.

Bachelor of Arts in Film – Columbia College