Dewey Thompson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced production professional with expertise in camera operation and planning for various shoots. Highly organized and proactive with a good attention to detail and solid understanding of cost-effective and efficient operations. Creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean video with minimal reshoot and consistently matching directors' vision. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer
Self-employeed
Jacksonville, FL
03.2018 - Current
- Managed shooting, including lighting, location, and camera setup.
- Edited video using Adobe Premiere pro & After Effects.
- Created script and shot sheets, tightly editing all content.
- Assessed deadline dates against production team activities and completed tasks within reasonable timeframes.
- Maintained organization of music and media libraries.
- Managed crew of more than 5 production personnel.
- Assembled and managed additional crew for large-scale projects.
- Built, organized and maintained video and audio inventory.
- Assessed and improved existing lighting and proposed composition of each shot.
- Brainstormed with production team to generate new ideas.
- Transported and prepared equipment for shoots.
- Developed plans for aspects of shoots such as cameras required, optimal angles and lighting needs.
- Created high-quality compositions on camera using various tools.
Center Consultant
Fedex Office
Jacksonville, FL
12.2014 - 03.2018
- Took customer orders using computerized order systems and coordinated center activities.
- Prepared shipments by wrapping items, placing in shipping boxes or containers, weighing and attaching shipping labels.
- Assembled, maintained and set up printers, binders and other equipment with required components such as ink, paper or binding spines.
- Managed and monitored production output and queue to address issues or adjust priorities.
- Established quality standards and performed work according to project schedules.
Sales Associate
RadioShack
Jacksonville, FL
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Florida State Community College
Jacksonville Fl06.2017
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL06.2011
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects
- Set Design
- Vast Production understanding
- Production Management
- Setting up cameras
- Lighting/Gaffing
- Grip
- Time management/ efficiency
- Adapting to changing environments
- Run & Gun
- High End Production
- Weddings
- Customer Service/Satisfaction
- Technical Problem Solving
- Video Storytelling
- Directing Experience
- Green Screen
- Configuring Equipment
- Shot Direction
Accomplishments
- Commercial For Blackwolf App which has generated over 6 figures in income.
- Lighting for Netflix Film "Greek Mothers Never Die"
Timeline
Cinematographer
Self-employeed
03.2018 - Current
Center Consultant
Fedex Office
12.2014 - 03.2018
Sales Associate
RadioShack
06.2011 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts -
Florida State Community College
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School