Deanna Smutek
Purchase,NY
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with crew members and producers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings with a history of meeting production goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Local Craftsmanship Media
11.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with directors, producers and talent to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Docuseries Filmmaker
Groove NYC
05.2023 - Current
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Coordinated with production team and producer to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
Documentary Filmmaker
Purchase College
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Coordinated with production team to creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring the story to a screen.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Facilitated conversations to support open communication among the team.
Director, Executive Producer, Camera Operator
Purchase College
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals of organizing the production.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of producers to guide operational strategy.
- Hosted meetings, rehearsals and auditions
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with crew members members to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Camera Operator
Penndel Youth Production
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
- Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Collaborated with a team of other crew members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY05.2026
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Goal setting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Creative direction
- Team leadership
- Organizational Development
- Crew Collaboration
- Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Creative Cloud
- People Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Charismatic Leader
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team and a co show host in the development of WPSR Stranger Radio's Noel MacNeal Sesame Street Interview.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Local Craftsmanship Media
11.2023 - Current
Docuseries Filmmaker
Groove NYC
05.2023 - Current
Documentary Filmmaker
Purchase College
03.2023 - 05.2023
Director, Executive Producer, Camera Operator
Purchase College
11.2022 - 01.2023
Camera Operator
Penndel Youth Production
01.2020 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Film
SUNY Purchase
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