Isabella Balta

Coordinated with Production Office to set up working areas for other departments, ensure cleanliness and organization of the spaces used. Worked in a timely and efficient manner with other PAs, studio, wardrobe assistants and catering staff to meet the needs and goals of the department heads, and to maintain on set safety.

Aided in collection and organization of contracts, distributing of set materials, conducting inventory of rented gear, and ran communications between Production Office, other PAs and other set members.

Maintained a productive working attitude, remaining alert to incoming requests to support filming operations.

Stayed overtime to ensure adequate wrap of the set.

Has shot and edited work for the Latino News Network, covering the Illinois Transplant Fund, which has been finalized and published, as well as an upcoming episode of Sazon De Illinois. The former is a video companion piece for a written story, while the latter is a 30-minute standalone episode to air on CAN-TV.

Responsibilities:

• Camera Operation
• Managing Media
• Downloading, Organizing Footage
• Editing
• Managing Equipment
• Performing Inventory

Assisted Poetry Editor, Tony Trigilio, in reading and evaluating submitted work for publication in the journal's digital and print editions for the 2025 editions of both. Readings consisted of batches of 200+ pages of written work per week, in which it was required to select and defend the work chosen for publication. Editors were challenged to creatively analyze the submissions in a timely fashion, and communicate their observations to their peers, and to the Editor.

Performed daily animal caretaking, including feedings, cleanings and administering of medications. Medical or behavioral issues were noted and communicated with medical team and other staff members.

Worked as a cashier, managing the register but also worked the floor, communicating needs to other staff and adding support when needed to coworkers. This involved checking-out customers, cleaning of the work area, organizing and restocking shelves, and preparing merchandise orders.