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Sean Pedersen

Production Assistant
2 Adrian Avenue Apt.51C, Bronx,NY

Summary

Skilled Videographer with 8 years of experience. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Videographer

Chelsea Music Hall
New York, NY
07.2021 - Current
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over ten hours of footage.
  • Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for four projects.
  • Set up technical details, lighting and sound of shots.

Assistant Director of Photography

Queen Anne Productions
Lansdale, PA
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects.
  • Executed high-quality photographic assignments and research resulting in impactful print layouts and strong digital builds.
  • Researched current technology trends to acquire better images.
  • Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.

Best Boy

Rebel Road
White Plains, NY
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Set up lighting and sound details for two locations

Production Assistant

Mama D's Sneaky Speakeasy
New York, NY
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in production and achieved stunning results for visual effects
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to shooting.
  • Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
  • Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.

Event Tech Associate

Strand Book Store
New York, NY
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed mechanical alignments and calibration of audio/visual equipment to quality standards.
  • Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
  • Implemented, configured and optimized safety standards.
  • Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on audio/visual equipment.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

Corporate Sponsorship Liaison

SFSU Film Finals
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image.
  • Created unified messaging of public relations efforts in conjunction with advertising campaigns by working closely with marketing peers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
09.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

Directing experience

Setting up equipment

Post-production expertise

Pre-Production Planning

Customer Service

Teamwork and Collaboration

Light rigs

Camera maintenance

Camera rig construction

Set tear down

Gear inventory management

Timeline

Best Boy

Rebel Road
10.2021 - 10.2021

Freelance Videographer

Chelsea Music Hall
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Director of Photography

Queen Anne Productions
06.2021 - 11.2021

Production Assistant

Mama D's Sneaky Speakeasy
05.2021 - 06.2021

Event Tech Associate

Strand Book Store
05.2019 - 06.2021

Corporate Sponsorship Liaison

SFSU Film Finals
01.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema

San Francisco State University
09.2014 - 05.2018
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