Jesse Kruger Email & Phone Number

Burbank, California, United States

• Spearheaded the transition to remote filming for interviews and EPKs due to quarantine, navigating an unprecedented production shutdown with creative solutions in real time• Utilized knowledge of traditional filmmaking techniques and online broadcasting software to ensure high quality deliverables for use in both ad spots and series such as The Netflix Afterparty

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Trained and scheduled our roster of event photographers and lighting technicians in LA• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of studio lighting and camera equipment

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Exhibited strong communication skills that led to frequent positive feedback from customers, being requested by name on our largest client accounts, and which ultimately resulted in a promotion

Pasadena, Ca

• Analyzed professional profiles for senior level recruitment at both large and small-cap companies• Actively researched potential candidates, contacted applicants, and arranged meetings• Tended to travel arrangements for the owner, as well as any candidates interviewing out of state

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Learned the skills needed for television and film production firsthand by applying myself daily alongside the HBO Production team to help bring the visions of acclaimed directors to life on shows such as Silicon Valley, Insecure, and Barry.

Greater New York City Area

• Supported C-Level Executives at a real estate startup valued at over $1.3 Billion• Met deadlines by arranging time-sensitive messenger deliveries to/from critical clients on behalf of a roster of agents routinely making 7-figure real estate sales out of Compass HQ

Greater New York City Area

• Purchased and distributed all supplies needed for an efficient daily workflow in the office• Supported executive staff through assistance on projects and completion of expense reports• Oversaw the planning of company events and booked travel arrangements for employees

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Worked under pressure to artistically capture unreproducible moments during weddings• Organized and executed highly detailed editorial photoshoots in studio environments • Fostered relationships with individual customers and also key decision makers for brands

Greater New York City Area

• Worked closely with the CEO, organizing his schedule and assisting in daily tasks• Reached out to high profile individuals in the entertainment industry to arrange interviewswhich would be published by media outlets such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter• Contributed as a writer and editor for many of the articles and interviews the firm published

Greater New York City Area

• Achieved results while operating in the fast paced environment of fashion photoshoots for editorials and magazine covers featured in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar and Velvet• Built and operated studio lighting equipment, and assisted in set dressing and prop placement

Greater New York City Area

• Worked closely with owner T.G. Wilkinson, designing lighting setups for detailed narrative photography projects shot on medium format film

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Served as lead photographer for both in house studio work & outside events such as weddings• Helped create editing workflows to support a cohesive visual style despite variations in equipment and multiple photographers employed by the studio• Created visual artworks and product branding using multimedia design principles incorporating mediums such as watercolor into digital pieces through Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Bachelor Of Arts, Media, Culture, And The Arts

Activities and Societies: Acted in Theater Program, Performed with Improv Comedy TroupeMade the Dean's List each semester, graduated summa.

Improvisational Comedy And Sketch Writing

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Musical Theater2007-2011: - Alethia Academy – High School Diploma Achieved / GPA: 4.0 2008-2011: - Dual.