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Christopher Scala

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Self-directed Projectionist performs basic operations of digital projectors and maintains excellent presentation quality and seamless audio-visuals for theater guests. Leverages sound background and familiarity with audio-visual equipment to complete basic service and repair and operate wide range of electrical, electronic and optical equipment. Creates and manages weekly film schedule and special event showings through use of Microsoft Excel, cinema manager and TMS systems. Conducts friendly ticket and concessions sales and demonstrates strong attention towards quality of presentation when introducing films and events. Creative and witty media mind looking to use knowledge base of understanding the latest and biggest news trends to excel in a new environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Regal
03.2016 - Current
  • Upholding and administering all theater policies
  • Scheduling of movie show times and timely delivery of show times to all proper channels
  • Utilizing all hardware and software components of theater's audio-visual and projection systems, as well as handling and maintaining any necessary films
  • Communicated with film bookers daily to ensure programming and scheduling of the latest films and special events.
  • Timely delivery of the weekly film schedule and ensuring they are available through all digital platforms for purchase.
  • Working understanding of all booth and projection technologies used in facility, including maintenance, programming, TMS operation, and all related projection abilities
  • Monitoring risk management as it pertains to theater, i.e., employee and patron safety, loss prevention, emergency situations, and proper handling, reporting, and investigating of accidents
  • Responsible for creating SPL’s, ingesting content and validating SMPTE format
  • Responsible for payroll maintenance, checking for SSRT, overtime, and creating employee badges.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
  • Performed scheduled prevention maintenance and emergency repairs to keep projection systems in good working order
  • Set up and operated cinema system for public screenings and lectures and executed necessary adjustments for format and aspect ratio changes
  • Inspected and prepared video tapes, discs and packages for screenings and maintained film print and soundtrack in best possible condition to optimize viewing.
  • Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Floor Staff

Regal
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
  • Greeted guests, assembled food orders, operated point of sale terminals and made accurate change
  • Handle money and sell tickets appropriately
  • Cross trained by managers in order to fulfill more than one duty
  • Directed guests to the proper auditoriums and assisted with assigned seating
  • Responsible for keeping theaters clean and assisting customers where needed.

YouTube Content Creator

YouTube
07.2013 - Current
  • Edited film footage to keep audience of over 2,000 channel subscribers entertained and to cut down on time while still getting necessary points across.
  • Created content with Sony Vegas PRO Editing Software to evaluate functionality and design of console games.
  • Developed scripts used to provide voice over coverage for film footage.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Compared multi-platform game performance to verify consistency across PC, console and mobile versions.
  • Provided subjective feedback to shape game development by applying personal and third-party taste profiles.
  • Applied in depth knowledge of PlayStation, Xbox, SEGA and Nintendo systems to provide accurate evaluations of new and old console games.
  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
  • Accumulated 750,000+ views across all channel postings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting With Minor in Television And Radio

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
06.2014

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening skills
  • Cash Handling
  • Till Counting
  • Team management
  • Cash Register Systems
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • CPR & AED, American Heart Association - Expires March 2024
  • Food Protection Certificate , The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Issued May 2018
  • Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel , New York City Fire Department - Expires Aug 2026
  • Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems , New York City Fire Department - Expires Jan 2026

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Regal
03.2016 - Current

Floor Staff

Regal
02.2014 - 03.2016

YouTube Content Creator

YouTube
07.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting With Minor in Television And Radio

CUNY Brooklyn College

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