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
Eden Prairie, MN
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
Roseville, MN
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
Minneapolis, MN
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
Winona, MN
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
Minneapolis, MN
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