Jay Asfeld
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Manager
Eden Prairie High School
11.2014 - Current
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of students
- Audio visual setups for internal clients and rental clients
- Repaired theater equipment and ordered supplies
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Sales Associate
Babies R Us
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Video Camera Operator
Fox Sports North
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Set up equipment for in-studio shots.
- Framed shots and operated jib arm and dolly for smooth camera movement.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
Video Content Producer
Hiawatha Broadband Communications
03.2005 - 05.2011
- Develop original content including commercials, promos, and news segments
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Served as local reporter and talent for several programs.
- edited video and audio for news and commercials.
Production Assistant
KSTP-TV
01.1997 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with media professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Effects And Motion Graphics
Minneapolis Arts Institute
Minneapolis, MN12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of Minnesota - Morris
Morris, MN12.1996
Skills
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Theater Systems
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Develop Policies
Accomplishments
Regional Emmy nomination
Bronze Telly Award recipient
Timeline
Theater Manager
Eden Prairie High School
11.2014 - Current
Sales Associate
Babies R Us
10.2011 - 11.2014
Video Camera Operator
Fox Sports North
10.2011 - 11.2014
Video Content Producer
Hiawatha Broadband Communications
03.2005 - 05.2011
Production Assistant
KSTP-TV
01.1997 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Visual Effects And Motion Graphics
Minneapolis Arts Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of Minnesota - Morris
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