Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Production History
Software & Equipment Proficiency
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Jax Nolan

Buena Park,CA

Summary

An energetic undergraduate student that values strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Seeking a position to bridge an extensive professional hospitality experience history with an education in film and television.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

City Cruises
06.2023 - Current
    • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
    • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
    • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.

Intro to Pre and Production Teaching Assistant

Cal State Los Angeles
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated camera and lighting activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Shared important information with students concerning upcoming events and opportunities with in the TVF department.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on shooting exercises.

Banquet Server

Walt Disney Company
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported special events such as weddings or corporate functions, executing flawless service tailored to unique requirements.
  • Skillfully juggled multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to team effort by assisting colleagues when needed, displaying strong teamwork abilities within the server community.

Education

Bachelors of Arts (BA Candidate) - Television, Film & Media Studies

California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024

Associate of Science Transfer - Film, TV, and Electronic Media

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
01.2021

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative concept development
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Visual storytelling
  • Team Management
  • Interpersonal Communication

Production History

Art Director

Three Pounds, University of Southern California - Undergraduate Short Film 2024


Director

Liminal Space, California State University Los Angeles - Undergraduate Short Film 2023-2024


Production Designer

The Day After, California State University Los Angeles - Film Productions Club 2023


Set Dresser/Art Department PA

Go to Sleep - California State University Los Angeles - Film Productions Club 2023


Director

Stories To Be Told: Nancy Evans Dance Theatre - California State University Los Angeles - Undergraduate Documentary 2023


Director/Production Designer

The Ones Who Came After - California State University Los Angeles - Undergraduate Multi-Cam Sitcom Pilot 2023


Production Designer

My Big Gay Part y- California State University Los Angeles - Undergraduate Multi-Cam Scene 2023


Various crew positions, Cal State LA, and Cypress College coursework


Software & Equipment Proficiency

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Final Draft
  • Black Magic
  • Cannon
  • Aperture Lighting
  • Tri- Caster

Affiliations

  • Women In Film - Member 2021-Present
  • End Overdose - Advocate and Member 2021-Present
  • LALIFF - Volunteer 2021-2023
  • Youth Cinema Project - Volunteer 2021-2023

Certification

  • Opioid Overdose Prevention Training - 2022-Present
  • SafeServ Training - 2024
  • Human Trafficking Prevention Training - 2023
  • Imminent Threat Response Training - 2023
  • California RBS Training - 2024

Timeline

Intro to Pre and Production Teaching Assistant

Cal State Los Angeles
08.2023 - 12.2023

Bartender

City Cruises
06.2023 - Current

Banquet Server

Walt Disney Company
10.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelors of Arts (BA Candidate) - Television, Film & Media Studies

California State University Los Angeles

Associate of Science Transfer - Film, TV, and Electronic Media

Cypress College
Jax Nolan