Assistant List ™

Name: Lynn Salmon-Easter
Number: 612-669-9885
Portfolio: My background in the industry is diverse, and includes experience on editorial, commercial advertising and film shoots. Each year, I do my own testing to build my portfolio and repertoire. I have worked as a stylist and an assistant and I am confident working on set for you.
Assisting Since: 1994
Current Passport: Yes
Vehicle: Yes, a Subaru Outback. The seats in my car go flat so I am able to transport furniture as well as props. I also have the option to pull a trailer if needed. If my Subaru does not fit your needs, I will rent a vehicle appropriate for the job.
Kit: I have a kit for studio work as well as a location kit. I own an iron, ironing board, steamer, sewing machine and large storage bins.
Props Management: Very experienced and proficient. This is where it all began for me. I worked for 2 years in a prop house in NYC. I am confident pulling and shopping for props prior to and during a shoot. I will take care of all your returns. I have been working on Target shoots for 10 years and I am very comfortable with the procedures at Target Props as well as the paperwork details required. You can count on me for all your receipt and paperwork needs.
Soft Prep: Highly qualified. I worked as a stylist for Macy's in NYC styling bedding and apparel. I excel at soft goods styling and I am confident creating the look you need. I am comfortable pulling apparel for talent as well.
Food Prep: I am familiar with preparing food as prop and making it camera-ready.
Still Motion: I worked as a stylist in television production and have assisted on a few film crews.
Special Skills: I am gifted with color recall and memory. I am eager, upbeat, organized and "big picture" minded. I continue to assist because I am smitten with the organizational, problem solving and detail-oriented demands of the job. I am a "can-do" type of gal!

Name: Angie Dinneen
Number: 612-669-8681
Assisting Since: 2008
Current Passport: No
Vehicle: I have a hatchback and can fit a lot of props in my car.
Kit: I have a kit that travels well. I do have rental access to a steamer, rolling racks, iron and ironing board.
Props Management: I'm very experienced with prop management. I have done contract work at Target Props and I am very comfortable with the procedures. I am more than happy to run out on a shoot to pick up whatever we may need. I feel confident making returns and I can take care of receipts and any paperwork.
Soft Prep: I am very experienced in soft good prepping and I am confident prepping both bedding and wardrobe. I enjoy prepping baby bedding as well as other linens! I am comfortable with the merch/prop process for Target and I have worked with Target as a Merch Coordinator on the Baby Catalog. For other jobs, I am willing to find a way to prop what we need and helping with merch.
Special Skills: Before I became a stylist assistant, I worked at a photo studio as an Office Manager. This experience has allowed me to have the knowledge on the inner workings of a studio. I have a BFA in Photography from MCAD. I can draw, paint, and print calligraphy. I am hard working and I don't mind getting dirty!

Name: Jenny Jenkins
Number: 612-730-5355
Portfolio: Yes, it's in hold-in-your hands book form. Website coming soon! I have worked as both a prep/assistant stylist and as a lead stylist.
Assisting Since: 1997, with some time off for grad school (MFA from MCAD) and a couple years working at Minnesota Center for Photography.
Current Passport: Yes
Vehicle: Subaru Legacy wagon.
Kit: Yes, I have a kit, steamer, iron, ironing board, and a sewing machine.
Props Management: I have done a bit of props management. I am great at returns and have a lot of experience managing receipts.
Soft Prep: I have TONS of experience prepping and styling bedding as well as apparel. I also have experience with wardrobe for talent and lifestyle shoots. I'm very experienced with linens/textiles and have a good washer and dryer at my house.
Still Motion: I have worked on video shoots, including pre-taped segments and live sets at Shop NBC.
Special Skills: I am good at connecting people with resources. I speak fluent Spanish and excellent traveler's French. Knowledge of photography from ten years assisting and working in B+W and color darkrooms. BS in Spanish, Georgetown University and MFA in Visual Art, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I'm a working and exhibiting fine artist (photos, textiles, screenprints).

Name: Meg Mcgreevy
Number: 612-636-3311
Assisting Since: 2008
Current Passport: Yes
Vehicle: Yes, I have a very spacious Dodge Caliber. I can fit all sorts of goodies in there.
Kit: I have a basic kit that includes a steamer, clothing rack, and iron/ironing board.
Props Management: Yes, I am very efficient at managing returns and receipts. I can lift and carry anything.
Soft Prep: I have a great eye for color and am very good at finding the appropriate wardrobe and props for the job. I also have a washer and dryer.
Still Motion: I have worked on several motion picture shoots and I am familiar with the production process.
Special Skills: I am a hard worker and a sculptor. I use to work as a prop and model maker in NYC and London. I am great with three dimensional forms, painting, drawing, sewing and wrapping. Not to mention extremely fantastic at hopping on a plane.

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