Braydan Nickels
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Committed filmmaker with 7 years of project experience and a passion for fostering interaction. Seeking a full-time, 30-hour-a-week opportunity to enhance my skills and contribute to creating a cohesive crew environment. Exceptional customer service abilities, ensuring clients feel comfortable and at ease.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Taqueria La Fogata
Folsom, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Took orders from customers accurately and promptly.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Optimized restaurant operations through efficient management of reservations and to-go orders.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers, and desserts to speed up food service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
Crew Member
Coldstone Creamy
El Dorado Hills, CA
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Brought together my crew members by talking with them one-on-one about what has been going on with them personally
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments, and providing change.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus, and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Takes lots of photos and prints them to put on the wall, making the store feel more inviting and home-like to new and existing crew members
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
- Answered phone calls promptly to provide accurate information about menu items or prices.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Restocked napkins, condiments, and utensils in self-service areas during slow periods.
Crew Member
AmPm
El Dorado Hills, CA
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise within the store.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Followed established loss prevention procedures when dealing with suspicious customers or activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Capital Innovations Academy
Sacramento, CA06.2022
Skills
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Filmmaking and Storytelling
- Location Scouting
- Product Promotion
- Taking Orders
- Safety
- Scriptwriting
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Prop Selection
- Future Filming Planning
- Friendly
- Film Editing
- Screenwriting
- Creative
- Social Media
- Sewing
Film Making
- Founder of Wooden Nickel Films – A small independent YouTube studio producing 11 projects since 2018.
- Directed and Produced a 5-Film Horror Series (2018-2021) – Crafted a multi-installment horror saga, growing a dedicated audience.
- Created a 7-Episode Web Series (2020) – Written, directed, and edited during the pandemic, showcasing versatility in filmmaking.
- Achieved 1.7K Views on Comedy Film – Produced a successful comedy movie with impressive YouTube reach for a small independent studio.
- Nominated for Best Picture and Best Cinematography (2023) – Created Moving On, a personal documentary recognized at the Sacramento City College film festival.
- Creator of Engaging Vlogs on YouTube – Films and edits fun vlogs inspired by the editing style of YouTuber Anthpo, building a fun and creative online presence.
- Composer and Cinematographer on Several Projects – Composed original scores and crafted cinematic visuals for various Wooden Nickel Films projects.
FILM CREDITS
- A True Friday the 13th (2018): Producer
- Before the 13th (2018): Actor, Producer
- Rise of the 13th (2020): Actor, Producer, Editor
- Jason vs Mr. X (2020): Director, Producer, Editor
- Mystery Man (2021): Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, Cinematographer
- Jason on the Run (2021): Director, Actor
- The Final 13th (2021): Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Composer, Producer
- Trust Me (2023): Director, Editor, Producer
- Moving On (2023): Creator
- Jason vs Mr. X II | Judged for Revenge (2023): Writer, Director, Editor, Composer, Cinematographer, Producer
- The Neon Grindhouse (2023): Producer, Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer
- The Yoch (2024): Producer, Assistant Director, Editor, Composer
All of these projects can be found on "The Wooden Nickel Films" or the "Braydan with an A" YouTube channels
Accomplishments
- Nominated for best Picture and Cinematography for the Sacramento City College Film Festival 2023
- Employee of the month at ColdStone Creamery, December 2022
- 11 film projects completed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Taqueria La Fogata
03.2024 - Current
Crew Member
AmPm
04.2023 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Coldstone Creamy
11.2021 - 11.2023
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Sacramento City College
High School Diploma -
Capital Innovations Academy
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