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Jai Latimore

Jai Latimore

Lakewood,OH

Summary

Education professional with deep experience in student affairs and education administration. Proven track record in fostering positive student development and effective conflict resolution. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in strategic planning, student engagement, and policy implementation. Respected for integrity, communication, and leadership abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Students

Villa Angela Saint Joseph High School
09.2024 - Current
  • Develop student engagement programs to enhance campus involvement and community building.
  • Collaborate with faculty to address student concerns and improve academic support services.
  • Implement conflict resolution strategies, promoting a positive and inclusive campus environment.
  • Oversee student disciplinary processes, ensuring fairness and adherence to institutional policies.
  • Organize workshops on leadership development, fostering personal growth among students.
  • Analyze feedback from student surveys to inform policy adjustments and program enhancements.
  • Facilitate training sessions for staff on effective communication and conflict management techniques.
  • Serve as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
  • Promote a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Implemented proactive measures to prevent incidents of bullying or harassment within the school community.
  • Coordinate smooth mealtimes and student transitions.

Senior Video Technician

Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village
12.2023 - Current

As Senior Video Technician, I oversee the daily video production of a popular mega church. This includes:

  • Responsible for video switching and signal distribution.
  • Partner with marketing team to develop a consistent brand across all social platforms.
  • Oversee post-production. (FCPX & Adobe)
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and time-management skills.
  • Maintain punctuality, professionalism, and a positive, collaborative attitude when working with clients and co-workers.
  • Collaborated with staff to troubleshoot technical issues during broadcasts, maintaining seamless service delivery.
  • Monitored video feeds during events to ensure optimal performance and immediate resolution of any discrepancies.
  • Supported training initiatives for new volunteers on video technology usage and operational procedures.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
  • Delivered fast turnarounds on edited content requests from clients while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing cost-effective deals on rental equipment for various projects.
  • Optimized lighting conditions with careful adjustments tailored to specific filming requirements, improving overall visual appeal.

Drone Pilot

Latitude Movies
01.2022 - Current
  • Operate drones to collect data such as photographs or video footage.
  • Inspect and maintain drones
  • Communicate with other pilots or airport if in a no-fly zone.
  • Inspect equipment for safe flight operation including power sources like batteries.
  • Monitor weather conditions
  • Extract memory card and import files to appropriate folder.
  • Assisted in post-production processes by providing aerial footage and insights for editing teams.
  • Trained new pilots on equipment usage and operational protocols to enhance team performance.
  • Maneuvered drone around obstacles and obstructions.
  • Increased client satisfaction with high-quality aerial photography and video footage captured during drone flights.

Senior Media Specialist

Accel Schools
07.2020 - Current

As Media Specialist, I oversee the daily operations of a charter school’s social media presence. This includes:

  • Developed and executed strategies for multimedia content across digital platforms.
  • Coordinated video production projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
  • Established partnerships with external vendors to enhance media capabilities and resources.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
  • Partner with marketing team to develop a consistent brand across all social platforms.
  • Strategize social media campaigns to boost sales.
  • Study and maintain trends and relevant information relating to our primary objective.
  • Manage and maintain all social media platforms.
  • Provide, and produce mass media, utilizing the school’s media studio designed and engineered by me.
  • Build relationships with followers through consistent communication via comments, retweet, likes, etc.
  • Supervise a small video production crew for in house interviews, live stream sports, announcements, commercials and more.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and clean, organized workspace.
  • Develop the company’s voice that’s in line with branding and values.
  • Create a website that promotes branding and selecting ideal candidates as the face of the company to garner more traffic.
  • Recruit talent
  • Assign rolls
  • Write Script
  • Oversee video production from start to finish

Dean of Students/Assistant Principal

Accel Schools
07.2014 - Current
  • As Dean of Students & Assistant Principal, I oversee the safety, movement, culture, and progression of over 300 high school students. Those duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students.
  • Develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
  • Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the principal in the absence of the principal as assigned.
  • Manage all social media platforms, provide, and produce mass media, utilizing the school’s media studio designed and engineered by me.
  • Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
  • Implement behavioral plans to meet students’ needs for social, educational, cognitive, and physical development.
  • Maintain knowledge of students’ medical histories to ensure that any medical emergencies are handled appropriately.
  • Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Enforce Student code conduct and render discipline for both low- and high-level behavioral violations on campus.
  • Respond to emergency situations such as injuries, fights, emergency drills or medical issues with a view to immediate resolution.
  • Observe and evaluate students and provide feedback to parents and lead teachers.
  • Collaborated with faculty to address student behavioral issues, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Videographer

Bou-Jai Studios
01.2012 - Current
  • Produce, edit for a variety of video formats.
  • Pitch story board, research, develop and write videos
  • Provide customer service to customers from start to finish
  • Capture video of weddings, banquets, corporate events, music videos, live performances, documentary and more.
  • Add graphics to videos using various graphics software and tools
  • Help ideate stories and see through to completion, project managing all aspects of the production
  • Shoot on occasion in studio and field interviews for multiple schools
  • Use various cameras including drones to capture video and photos
  • Implement YouTube platform best practices
  • Collaborated with production team to develop storyboards and shot lists, enhancing project efficiency and creativity.
  • Captured high-quality video content for various projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and brand standards.
  • Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and software.
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
  • Filmed live events and promotional videos, capturing memorable moments for a wide array of clientele.

Detention/Corrections Officer

Summit County Juvenile Court
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Assures welfare of juvenile detainees and ensures security of area in accordance with unit policies and assigned shift.
  • Assess situations for potential volatility and take appropriate action according to procedure.
  • Determined rule infractions and takes appropriate actions
  • Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain safety and security for all residents.
  • Conducted regular inspections of living areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Monitored resident behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions among individuals.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention strategies, effectively de-escalating tense situations within the facility.
  • Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of resident activities for review by supervisors.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in juvenile corrections and safety protocols.
  • Developed rapport with residents, fostering a supportive environment conducive to personal growth and development.
  • Maintained incident and disciplinary reports and daily logs
  • Observed and monitors assigned detainees at all times and in all activities cognitive, mental and physical development
  • Maintained knowledge of students’ medical histories to ensure that any medical emergencies are handled appropriately
  • Performed area searches of detainee rooms and common areas.
  • Issues meals, clothing, bedding, and personal items to detainees.
  • Respond to emergency situations such as injuries, fights or medical issues with a view to immediate resolution
  • Physically restrained detainees if necessary

Education

Electrical Engineering

Stark State College

Education Administration

The University of Akron

Associate of Arts - Film and Media Studios

Arizona State University

Skills

  • Parental communication
  • Student engagement
  • Crisis management
  • Student development
  • Behavioral management
  • Faculty development
  • Planning and coordination
  • Team building

Timeline

Dean of Students

Villa Angela Saint Joseph High School
09.2024 - Current

Senior Video Technician

Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village
12.2023 - Current

Drone Pilot

Latitude Movies
01.2022 - Current

Senior Media Specialist

Accel Schools
07.2020 - Current

Dean of Students/Assistant Principal

Accel Schools
07.2014 - Current

Detention/Corrections Officer

Summit County Juvenile Court
01.2013 - 01.2017

Videographer

Bou-Jai Studios
01.2012 - Current

Education Administration

The University of Akron

Electrical Engineering

Stark State College

Associate of Arts - Film and Media Studios

Arizona State University