Gillian Hester
Nashville,TN
Summary
Focused student with experience in set work, demonstrating effective task completion and a background in restaurant work. Skilled in food sanitation, preparation, and presentation of various dishes. Proficient in time-management and excels in both individual and team settings. Known for being hard-working and affable, consistently meeting goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
La Loba Films
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to location and positioning people and props.
- Supported costume and prop departments in preparation and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted with set-up and breakdown of production sets, ensuring efficiency and safety.
Sushi Chef
Sonobana
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2022 - Current
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Demonstrated knife skills to properly prepare ingredients for sushi rolls.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items and specials.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
Production Assistant
Ben Folds
Washington, DC
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated stage setup for album release event
- Coordinated seamless event flow both in the main lobby and behind the scenes
- Completed a range of day-to-day chores as needed
- Facilitated event set-up and breakdown effectively
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Screen Studies
Pace University
New York, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Nashville, TN05-2024
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Production Support
- Production preparation
- Takes Direction Well
- Prop management
- Flexible in Performance Setting
- Set breakdowns
- Intuitive and Strategic Thinker
- Guest Interaction
- Food safety monitoring
- Company standards knowledge
- Sanitation Practices
Accomplishments
• 2023 Scholar Athlete Award
• All District Team 2022-2023 Season
• TSAA'S District 11 Goalie of the Year
• 3.8 GPA across all of high school
Affiliations
Played four varsity sports all throughout High School, while working on the weekends. Sports included soccer, basketball, lacrosse and did travel soccer throughout the winter and spring seasons. Now out of high school, playing in a couple of intramural leagues across the city.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Assistant
Ben Folds
10.2024 - 10.2024
Production Assistant
La Loba Films
07.2024 - 07.2024
Sushi Chef
Sonobana
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Screen Studies
Pace University
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
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