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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Culver City, California, United States

- Prepare camera packages for film/tv/commercial production.- Organize prep floor to accommodate client needs to ensure maximum efficiency.- Troubleshoot client needs based on their specific camera packages to deliver a successful camera package to the field.- Catalogue new and old inventory database to improve preparation workflow.- Study industry trends to provide clients insight to maximizing gear and accessories for their productions.

Culver City, California, United States

» Driver for department pickups, repairs, and subrental gear and equipment.» Barcode and new rental equipment for inventory» Track purchased and consigned equipment for kit completion.» Assist in organization of equipment inventory space and inventory database.» Assist the Rental team with re-barcoding and updating inventory logs» Assist in communication via email with Rental Consignors» Offer support to the rental team, prep technicians, shipping & receiving, and quality control regarding rental inventory

Burbank, California, United States

» Supported team through stages of principal photography» Providing concierge driving for A-List Talent, and above the line Production Crew.» Transported equipment across state lines for production needs.» Assisted Production Coordinator in assuring talent rooms had all necessities per talent requests.» Picked-up scheduled meals, equipment rentals, and productions tools located off-site.» Clean and sanitized all working areas as required by Covid protocols.» Assist in stage load-in and load outs including: equipment pick-up and return, stage building, and driving 17ft trucks.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

» Class A CDL license with excellent driving record» Complete familiarity with DOT (Department of Transportation) rules and regulations» Ability to deliver a variety of food products punctually and safely» Strong mathematical abilities in addition and subtraction» Good ability to read maps and follow directions to customer locations» Ability to comprehend instructions in oral written and diagram forms» Highly professional and positive attitude

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

» Generated 150% profit by producing and co-directing an original theater piece opening to 4 sold-out shows with a cast of 9 and crew of 5.» Wrote and produced two full-length plays, two full-length screenplays, a television pilot, two one-act plays, and two 10-min plays.» Performed both in-person and virtually (during COVID) at Da Poetry Lounge showcasing original poetry to large audiences.» Designed 3+ websites working with clients to understand their vision and showcase their uniques skills and talents innovatively.

Venice, California

» Highly developed sense of organization and attention to detail» Physically fit» Good math skills» Adept at using technology» Understanding of transportation shipping guidelines» Moved products to assigned area in the warehouse or to store shelves.» Retrieved customer orders and packaged for shipment.» Prepared shipping documents and mailing labels.» Verified that orders were filled correctly.» Recorded items removed from inventory.

Los Angeles, California

» Taught a machine learning program to identify sports highlights to condense games into custom clips; streamlined production and editing, which allowed editors to focus on storytelling.» Achieved 70% accuracy in automated user story creation, optimizing searching capabilities by connecting game information to video clips using metadata and timestamps.» Improved user experience and user interface design by working with stakeholders to identify needs, develop prototypes, and test functionality of broadcast product designs.» Collaborated with the creative team to develop a web application supporting the creation of on-air content leveraging market research to inform development and design.» Documented machine learning processes in standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new employee training and onboarding.» Showcased the machine learning program’s value by designing and producing a 1.5-minute video for the board of directors, highlighting the return on investment (ROI).

Santa Monica, Ca

» Coached 25+ students creating thematic and fun lesson plans to engage both them and their families.» Drove social media engagement growth by filming a 1-min commercial to highlight a partnership with the LA Galaxy soccer team.» Trained 30+ coaches on policies, business operations, and coaching practices; ensured coaches met all training and partner facility requirements.» Coordinated with parents, partners, and coaches daily to build relationships, secure enrollment, update schedules, and resolve customer service issues.» Performed troubleshooting on gamedays working with the coaches to address onsite and offsite issues.

» Conducted market research that informed the development of marketing strategies to introduce a consent-based children’s game to the market.» Devised a pitch strategy to generate interest from video game companies and develop school partnerships to launch the game.» Assisted with game testing and provided feedback to improve player experience and game performance.

Greater Los Angeles Area

» Oversaw client office management leading a team of 3+ in completing administrative projects from mail delivery and shipping to inventory management and office equipment maintenance.» Managed projects and met customer deadlines for 5+ services request daily; trained field employees 3+ days a week as a designated trainer.» Overhauled the training and execution of mail services streamlining the sorting and delivery process for 150+ employees by creating a labeled map and Excel database.» Performed office inventory management establishing minimum stocking levels to ensure the supply met the demand.» Tracked inventory purchases, inbound and outbound mail, cost centers for domestic and international shipping, and project completion.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

» Led an 11-person team in providing community-based recreational activities and services; provided team development through group meetings, 1-on-1 meetings, and training sessions.» Organized a 10-week youth basketball league and clinic for 160+ youth overseeing a $10k budget to source coaches, hire referees, and purchase uniforms.» Assisted in allocating a $295k annual budget for youth and adult recreational programming coordinating events for anywhere from 250 - 5000+ people.» Designed a golf course for the annual parent and me golf tournament creating an interactive themed experience for 60+ families.» Improved facility services by cultivating relationships with non-profit and local organizations for everything from web design to training on working with special needs populations.» Fostered growth and development by participating in training offered by the City of Phoenix on leadership and marketing to expand reach, obtain resources, and build a network.» Hosted and provided technical support for town hall meetings for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, a United States Senator, a United States House of Representative, and City of Phoenix Mayor’s Office.

Bachelor'S Degree, Theatre/Theater

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Theatre/Theater