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Christy Love

Kennesaw,GA
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
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Christy Love

Summary

Objective A highly motivated professional seeking a career that in the field of Media and Film. Past background includes 16 overall years of videography & social media marketing experience, 20 years sales and customer service, 10 years in the Insurance Industry and 7 years in Automotive Sales.

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, and inspires readers. Veteran camera operator with expertise in production planning and implementation for film shoots. Well-organized and hardworking with a detail-oriented nature and in-depth understanding of efficient filming strategies. Accomplished Cinematographer offering 2+ years of related experience. Adept at planning and preparing for shots in different locations. Excited to offer talent to visionary director.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Solo By YS Music Video
Kennesaw, GA

Creative Director, Cinematographer, Editor
2023.05 - 2023.05

Job overview

  • Directed work of up to five crew members.
  • Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.

Dead Zone Short Film
Marietta, GA

Director of Photography
2021.05 - 2023.05 (2 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
  • Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
  • Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.

Coffee Shop Episodic Series
Kennesaw, GA

Staff Writer
2023.04 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Wrote scenes, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
  • Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
  • Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.

Christy & Frank Takeova Youtube Chanel
Kennesaw, GA

Creative Director, Camera Operator, Editor
2021.02 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Managed over 10 campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer expectations and creative visions.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, sound design and digital graphics.
  • Operated cameras during shooting to obtain high-quality shots.

Clove Lee Productions
Marietta, GA

Cinematographer, Owner, Editor, Scriptwriter
2020.05 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Founded and managed 2business.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Performed research on available locations, sun position, props and weather conditions at prospective film sites.

Love Watson Benefits Group
Marietta, GA

Entertainment Insurance Broker
2014.09 - Current (12 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

  • Marketing and advertising company brand via social media
  • Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Utilized advanced sales skills to overcome objections, persuade clients to purchase policies and close deals.
  • Connect with leads to sell entertainment, tv and film insurance products
  • Cross sell multiple supplemental products via inbound and outbound calls
  • Generate electronic rate quotes and bind coverage
  • Processing and submitting applications with front line underwriting
  • Calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action plan
  • Speaking publicly to community groups
  • Collecting initial premium payment
  • Leveraged knowledge of company insurance products and services to advise customers on appropriate choices.

Café Blue Short Film
Marietta, GA

Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Actress, Writer
2023.02 - 2023.04 (2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
  • Conducted daily audio equipment tests to identify and resolve potential technical issues.
  • Visited two locations for a week to take series of shots to determine proper fillers, framing, angles, lighting and techniques.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.

Little Boy Wonder Short Film
Kennesaw, GA

Editor and Director
2023.01 - 2023.03 (2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements and sound design.

Aftermath Short Film
Jonesboro, GA

BTS Camera Operator
2023.02 - 2023.02

Job overview

  • Increased productivity within high-intensity environment by providing behind scenes footage and videos for support to multiple scenes.

Movie Show Plus WB20, Local TV Show
Detroit, MI

Camera Operator, Production Assistant
2005.11 - 2006.12 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Operated television studio cameras during live production.
  • Streamlined communications with broadcast supervisors to maintain optimal video coverage for smooth event operations.
  • Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.

Sam's Club
Taylor, MI

Outside Marketing Business Representative
2004.12 - 2006.02 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Selling Business Memberships to local new and previous business owners
  • Attended credit events
  • Cold calling on referrals for business accounts
  • Number 1 earner in the district.
  • Developed and managed business relationships with retail store management and employees, visiting branches and supporting cross-regional collaboration through targeted team-building strategies.
  • Attended business conferences, maintaining favorable business connections, identifying leads and promoting brand to potential customers.

Metro Times
Detroit, MI

Media Intern
2005.06 - 2005.08 (2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Engaged in photography, graphic design and video content creation.
  • Managed and created 100 video content for company social media outlets.
  • Analyzed media engagement and produced tracking reports.
  • Planned and adhered to content calendars and made scheduled posts.

Real Man Can Cook Event
Detroit, MI

Event Coordinator & Media Specialist
2005.07 - 2005.07

Job overview

  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.

Education

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Bachelor's Degree from Digital Cinematography
06.2024

University Overview

GPA: 5, and a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

  • Honoree of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Awarded

Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Southfield, MI

Certificate from Video Production
2005.02 - 2005.10 (8 education.months_Label)

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Associate of Arts from Arts
05.2004

Skills

  • Videographer & Cinematographer Familiar with several camera equipment( preferably shoot with Sony FX 6), non linear editing knowledge with Avid and Premier Pro
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • People Management
  • Story Pitching
  • Lighting and Camera Angles
  • Film Cutting and Editing
  • Future Filming Planning
  • Develop Story Ideas
  • Video Production Oversight
  • Actor Selection and Auditioning
  • Oversee Crew Members
  • Screenwriting Expertise
  • Web Design, and Social Media Platforms
  • Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point Type 45 wpm, Adobe Creative Suite knowledge (premier, illustrator, audition, after effects & photoshop)
  • Ap style, broadcast writing format, and scriptwriting with Final Draft 12
  • Business Development, Inside Sales, Direct Sales, Presentation Skills
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Timeline

Creative Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Solo By YS Music Video
2023.05 - 2023.05

Staff Writer

Coffee Shop Episodic Series
2023.04 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)

Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Actress, Writer

Café Blue Short Film
2023.02 - 2023.04 (2 education.months_Label)

BTS Camera Operator

Aftermath Short Film
2023.02 - 2023.02

Editor and Director

Little Boy Wonder Short Film
2023.01 - 2023.03 (2 education.months_Label)

Director of Photography

Dead Zone Short Film
2021.05 - 2023.05 (2 education.years_Label)

Creative Director, Camera Operator, Editor

Christy & Frank Takeova Youtube Chanel
2021.02 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Cinematographer, Owner, Editor, Scriptwriter

Clove Lee Productions
2020.05 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Entertainment Insurance Broker

Love Watson Benefits Group
2014.09 - Current (12 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Camera Operator, Production Assistant

Movie Show Plus WB20, Local TV Show
2005.11 - 2006.12 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Event Coordinator & Media Specialist

Real Man Can Cook Event
2005.07 - 2005.07

Media Intern

Metro Times
2005.06 - 2005.08 (2 education.months_Label)

Specs Howard School of Media Arts

Certificate from Video Production
2005.02 - 2005.10 (8 education.months_Label)

Outside Marketing Business Representative

Sam's Club
2004.12 - 2006.02 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Full Sail University

Bachelor's Degree from Digital Cinematography

Henry Ford College

Associate of Arts from Arts
Christy Love