EMILY ROSE CASTILLO
Half Moon Bay,CA
Summary
Experienced Freelance Camera Assistant with a strong background in the film, music video, and commercial industries. Adept at managing equipment inventory and logistics in fast-paced environments, ensuring customers are informed about the status of their orders. Offering strong communication skills and natural ability to connect with people, eager to learn and develop in aviation environment. Brings understanding of hospitality and customer service principles, ready to use and develop conflict resolution and multitasking skills in Flight Attendant role.
Developed critical skills in veterinary environment, focusing on animal care and client communication. Skilled in handling various administrative tasks and providing compassionate support to pet owners. Seeking to transition these skills into new field while maintaining focus on client service and detailed-oriented tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
All Animal Mobile Vet Clinic
01.2025 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Wine Tasting Room Server
La Nebbia Winery
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the planning and execution of winery events to foster community engagement and generate positive publicity for the brand.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance to ensure reliability and longevity of kitchen area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination across all aspects of tasting room management and wine sale activities.
- Helped maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when serving alcohol and operating equipment during the course of daily duties.
Director of Photography
Dangerbrain Productions
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location video projects.
- Explored and recommended photographic technology and techniques to develop and support creative director plans.
- Built, maintained and scheduled inventory of equipment that the company used on multiple national corporate jobs.
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
VIP Video Technician Lead, Customer Service Representative
Borrowlenses.com
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Prioritized, pulled equipment, and confirmed compatibility for high value orders
- Worked in a fast-paced environment with daily needs to ensure orders reached their destinations across the USA
- Installed firmware updates, tested, and serviced a wide variety of cameras, lenses, microphones, recorders, lighting, and grip equipment to ensure they functioned correctly before and after customer rental
- Directly interface with customers to assist them with a variety of needs.
Office Manager
PANAVISION
01.2016
- Coordinated equipment movements between branches for the benefit of Panavision and its clients
- Performed inventory shipping/receiving tasks to support project deadlines
- Used Pinnacle and Active Scheduler to track inventory movements
- Frequently worked after-hours and weekends to help customers meet deadlines
- Kept an inventory and sold Panavision Expendables through Great Plains.
1st, 2nd Camera Assistant/Operator Technician
Freelancer
01.2013 - Current
- Build and maintain a variety of camera rigs.
- Pull focus using different styles of FIZ devices.
- Perform a multitude of tasks to support limited budget.
- Set up and organized a two-camera team while shooting in extreme weather conditions in central Montana.
- Streamline workflows and processes to optimize team performance to minimize exposure to freezing and scorching weather conditions.
- Worked on 150+ Independent Feature/Short Films, Music Videos, Web series, and Commercials.
Education
Career Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06-2025
Cinematography -
Global Cinematography Institute
Los Angeles, CA2016
Masters of Fine Arts - Cinematography
New York Film Academy
07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Marine Biology & Cinema Studies
University of Oregon
06.2012
Skills
- Leader
- Strong Communicator
- Problem Solver
- Organized
- Highly skilled with Cameras
- Thrives under pressure
- Team player
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
All Animal Mobile Vet Clinic
01.2025 - Current
Wine Tasting Room Server
La Nebbia Winery
10.2023 - Current
Director of Photography
Dangerbrain Productions
07.2021 - 10.2022
VIP Video Technician Lead, Customer Service Representative
Borrowlenses.com
04.2018 - 01.2021
Office Manager
PANAVISION
01.2016
1st, 2nd Camera Assistant/Operator Technician
Freelancer
01.2013 - Current
Masters of Fine Arts - Cinematography
New York Film Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Marine Biology & Cinema Studies
University of Oregon
Career Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
Foothill College
Cinematography -
Global Cinematography Institute
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