Brandon Whipple
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A multi-talented filmmaker and extremely hard worker with experience including producing, video editing, and cinematography, as well as customer service, sales, and team management. He has seen most everything a job can throw at you after founding and working with Some Dude Productions; a small production company/Youtube channel with 17K+ subscribers. Now looking to broaden experience with new opportunities and teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Some Dude Productions
Los Angeles, CA
05.2017 - Current
- Work very closely with other creators and filmmakers at Some Dude Productions, to help them create and produce the best films possible.
- Personally oversee the production, whether directly or from afar, of every project released by Some Dude Productions since it started in 2017.
- Brought on a team of creatives to expand SDP's catalog and raise the company to a level I couldn't alone.
Appointment Setter
California Energy Consultants
North Hollywood, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers in making decisions about products or services offered by the company.
- Identified customer needs and recommended appropriate solutions accordingly.
- Ensured that all customer data is kept confidential at all times.
- Maintained a positive attitude while dealing with difficult situations involving customers.
Vendor Sales Representative
Kermanig Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Traveled to different locations, constructed our booth, and organized all materials on a weekly basis
- Provided customer service to existing and potential customers, including answering questions and providing product information.
- Provided training sessions on product features and benefits for new employees.
- Managed inventory levels of products to meet customer demands.
Box Office
Rooftop Cinema Club
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Rotated between three positions including check-in, concessions, and greeter and help customers enjoy their time.
- Frequently in charge of the night as a Shift Lead.
- Shift Lead duties included speaking to the audience through a microphone before and after the movie and insuring the theater was stocked and clean at the end of the night
- Dealt with customers daily regarding customer complaints, troubleshooting issues and purchase recommendations.
Video Editor and Cinematographer
Todd County School District
Mission, SD
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked closely with teachers and educators to better their lessons and lectures over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Provided editing and camera assistance.
- Pitched ideas for student entertainment.
- Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
Videographer Video Editor
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Rosebud, SD
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Shot and edited various videos, including informational videos, PSA's, and events.
- Assist with the live-streaming of tribal council meetings so that the entire RST could watch the meeting.
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
- Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of Southern California
Los Angeles12.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Identifying and Solving Problems
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Visualization
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Directing Background
- Video Editing
- Avid and Premiere Mastery
- Product Sales
- Inventory Control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Appointment Setter
California Energy Consultants
06.2024 - Current
Vendor Sales Representative
Kermanig Bakery
02.2024 - 06.2024
Box Office
Rooftop Cinema Club
07.2022 - 12.2023
Video Editor and Cinematographer
Todd County School District
09.2020 - 05.2021
Videographer Video Editor
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
03.2019 - 08.2019
Creative Director
Some Dude Productions
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of Southern California
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