Jeffrey Bentz
Ridgewood,NY
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician, Driver
J&M Special Effects
Brooklyn, NY
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed necessary modifications and tests to ensure equipment functionality for customer requirements.
- Operated special effects equipment on sets, including smoke, fog, and haze, as a licensed service.
Art/Set PA
Chopped
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed daily tasks in maintaining set, talent holding, and crafty operations.
- Contributed to the modification and styling of sets for special episodes.
- Handled receipts.
Production Assistant
WWEs Most Wanted Treasures
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with the setup and breakdown of camera equipment on location, while also coordinating meals and snacks for both crew members and talent. Additionally, served as a driver for the crew and talent. Handled receipts.
H&S/Set/Office PA
Challengers
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Investigated, reported, and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
- Assisted in production lock ups and the establishment of holding areas
- Collaborated with a team to efficiently organize production office closure through donation, sales, returns, and shipments.
Health & Safety Locations
Boston Strangler
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with Locations Department to ensure smooth production in compliance with Covid guidelines by setting up necessary equipment and PPE, including sets, video village, talent holding areas, and dining spaces.
Producer, Technical Director, Editor of Sports & Town Events
Town of Swampscott
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with a camera operator to livestream athletic and town events. Set up camera, microphones, internet server, and broadcast switcher before live events. Updated graphics. Edited videos as needed.
Camera Utility, Photography Asst., PA
WWE NXT
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Served as both Photographers Assistant and Camera Utility while also fulfilling responsibilities as a Production Assistant. Setup and disassembled backstage photo area, camera cable handling, and assisted with venue clearing at conclusion of event.
Student Work Study
Full Sail University
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsibilities included cleaning and organization of gear as well as assisting and guiding students in their class productions
Producer, Editor
Full Sail Grad Fest Interviews
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Facilitated interviews with graduating students regarding their Full Sail experience, capturing insightful moments that were showcased during graduation for both students and families.
Student Worker
Swampscott Television Studio
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Learned basic skills and responsibilities in various production positions such as camera, sound, producer, editor, TD, and Director.
Production Assistant
First Blood
11.2021
- Assisted with the setup and teardown for camera and grip teams on location, ensuring efficient workflow. Managed meal coordination for crew and talent to meet their dietary needs. Utilized scanning technology to submit case photos and documents for visual use in production.
Production Assistant
United Shades of America
10.2021
- Assisted grip and camera teams during travel and setup at various locations, while coordinating meals for crew and talent.
Camera Utility
NFL Skycam
10.2021
- Assisted with the setup and teardown of video cable and reel devices across Gillette Stadium.
Production Assistant
iFit Boston Marathon Training
10.2021
- Organized and transported crew and equipment to marathon line start, coordinating meeting points to hand off video data cards, batteries, and crafty for crew and talent.
Production Assistant
Married at First Sight S14
09.2021
- Transported gear, crafty, talent, and production team to various locations. Assisted camera and sound teams when required and facilitated set preparation.
Photography, Writer, and Editor
Regis Life
Education
Bachelor of Science in Film Production -
Full Sail University
05.2020
General Studies -
Regis College
05.2017
Skills
- Proficiency with:
- EDITING: Final Cut (7, X),Adobe Premiere (2015-2021), Avid (2018-2020)
- SFX: CO2, sparks, haze/fog/snow/rain machines, general plumbing, Fire Extinguisher Training (@J&M FX 12/2022), Table/Circular/Band Saws
- BROADCAST: Broadcast Pix Mica Switcher
- RECORDING EQPT: FS700, SONY PXW-X70, SONY HXR-NX5, CANON EOS Rebel t5i, Various microphones and sound recording equipment
Timeline
Technician, Driver
J&M Special Effects
11.2022 - 07.2024
Art/Set PA
Chopped
09.2022 - 12.2022
Production Assistant
WWEs Most Wanted Treasures
08.2022 - 08.2022
H&S/Set/Office PA
Challengers
05.2022 - 06.2022
Health & Safety Locations
Boston Strangler
12.2021 - 03.2022
Production Assistant
First Blood
11.2021
Production Assistant
United Shades of America
10.2021
Camera Utility
NFL Skycam
10.2021
Production Assistant
iFit Boston Marathon Training
10.2021
Production Assistant
Married at First Sight S14
09.2021
Producer, Technical Director, Editor of Sports & Town Events
Town of Swampscott
07.2020 - 08.2021
Producer, Editor
Full Sail Grad Fest Interviews
03.2020 - 04.2020
Camera Utility, Photography Asst., PA
WWE NXT
08.2019 - 05.2020
Student Work Study
Full Sail University
06.2019 - 05.2020
Student Worker
Swampscott Television Studio
01.2014 - 01.2016
Photography, Writer, and Editor
Regis Life
Bachelor of Science in Film Production -
Full Sail University
General Studies -
Regis College