Destinee Smith
Compton,CA
Summary
A creative, resourceful, and efficient Communication Graduate (Media Production) with solid practical knowledge and excellent results in studio floor operations, camera principles, and 5+ years of diverse services ranging from newscast production, talent event production, to community service coordination. Prioritize accuracy in completing assigned tasks on time, within established guidelines, and in accordance with best practices. Effectively and appropriately communicating with internal and external leaders as well as top management executives while ensuring tight production guidelines and stakeholder alignment, providing proactive and prescriptive advice, and having a strong aptitude for fostering positive relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
911 Season 6
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Set PA: Prepare sets and fellow crew members for filming, Support all areas of production before, during, and after shoot. Escort actors around film sets
- Office PA: Print and distribute scripts to cast and crew members, Handle and distribute production-related paperwork, Complete Football, Run errands as needed
- AD Shadow : Observe duties of 1st 2nd and 2nd 2nd AD, Create daily call sheet for production, attend daily meetings
- Costume PA: Return all items needed, Run errands & Organize
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WHNT News 19
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Consistently recognize by superiors for service dedication and flexibility to perform duties outside of work hours while maintaining excellent productivity record
- Leverage technical expertise to handle operational concerns and increase operational efficiency by working directly with news producers and technical directors for newscast production
- Maintain impeccable standards in all aspects of development for local morning weekday and weekend newscasts, prep newsroom, and studio floor for 8 shows per day
- Demonstrate competence in camera operations, floor direction, sound set-up, and video-taping, while navigating and resolving complex problems.
PRODUCTION INTERN
In The Middle Entertainment - Social Media
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Employed a range of communication expertise (written and oral) in interviewing artist and fashion designers for the First Anniversary Fashion Show as the Host and Coordinator with about 40 participants
- Liaised with stakeholders daily to monitor and report on program progress while navigating roadblocks to mitigate delays to timely implementation
- Provided insight, recommendations, new ideas, and concrete steps for the production team during brainstorming meetings
- Prioritized competency in the production team selection process, ensuring that duties are assigned based on level of expertise.
COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR
Peace of Mind
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Exhibited outstanding interpersonal relationships with participants while employing effective communication proficiency to relay event activities including community spoken word event, feeding the homeless , and community cleaning events monthly
- Applied variety of interpersonal skills and leadership traits in organizing team-building activities.
Education
Bachelor of Film And Television - COMMUNICATION, Media Production
Alabama A&M
Huntsville, Al05.2022
Skills
- Program Planning & Execution
- Production preparation
- Final Cut Pro X
- Panasonic DVX 100B Camera
- Audio board
- Teleprompter
- IFB LINE and Mix-Minus
- Community Outreach Activities
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Positive Teamwork Spirit
- High Impact Public Presentation Delivery
- Data Entry, Reports Preparation & Documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Timeline
Production Assistant
911 Season 6
08.2022 - 03.2023
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WHNT News 19
10.2021 - 05.2022
PRODUCTION INTERN
In The Middle Entertainment - Social Media
06.2017 - 05.2018
COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR
Peace of Mind
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Film And Television - COMMUNICATION, Media Production
Alabama A&M
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