Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

JESSE BROOKS

Los Angeles,Ca

Summary

Licensed Drone Pilot and Videographer, with an artistic approach, compassionate communication and supportive personality. Genuine and playful, with a strong intuition and openness to new ideas. Curious, imaginative and adventurous. Skilled in building community within different arenas through a natural tendency towards service and inclusiveness. Lifelong DJ and producer, uniquely blending sight with sound. Passionate about gaining perspectives and points of view that would otherwise be impossible to explore, and sharing these experiences with others.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional DJ

Self-employed
01.1994 - Current
  • Traveled internationally to play music festivals
  • Participated in community events and fundraisers
  • Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for their events.
  • Clients include Fox Studios, Universal Studios, Paramount Studios, in N Out, Amgen, Kevin Costner, Heather Graham, George Marcianno,


Finish Carpenter

J & M Custom Woodwork
02.2015 - 07.2020
  • Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
  • Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
  • Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
  • Dismantled and demolished areas prior to repairs and installment of new materials.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.

Music Supervisor

Self-employed
01.2011 - 04.2019
  • Modern Family (ABC), Vanished (Lifetime), Sherri, iCarly, Victorious
  • L.A DJ movie


Video Editor

Trailer Park
03.2012 - 08.2016
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
  • Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
  • Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
  • Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
  • Clients include, Nickelodeon, Bravo, The Food Network, A&E

Recording Engineer, Audio Editor, Owner

Atwater Studios
03.2007 - 10.2012
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Multiple game releases for Dreamcatcher Interactive Post-Audio Engineering – Steve-O (Out on Bail and The Early Years) Multiple Recording Artist Releases & Remixes
  • Radio Campaigns include – Into The Wild, Death Sentence, Arctic Tale, Chuck and Larry, 3:10 To Yuma, Charlie Wilson's War, Forgetting Sara Marshall, Definitely Maybe, American Music Awards


Video Editor

Workshop Creative
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • TV Campaigns include: Better Off Ted (, ), Hank (, ) NBC/Universal Sizzle Reel, Making The Cut (The CW)
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
  • Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.

Mac Specialist & Creative

Apple Computers
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Education

High School Graduate - Liberal Studies

California State University
1994

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Monroe High School
1992

Skills

  • Drone assembly & repair
  • Music producer/Audio engineer
  • DJ (club residencies, int'l festivals, corp events, private parties)
  • Audio & visual editor and mixer
  • Adobe Premier, Ableton Live, Serato DJ Pro, Logic Pro, ProTools
  • Music supervisor & curator
  • Sound design
  • Painting, collage, mix media, air brush
  • Problem solving
  • Public relations
  • Emotional intelligence and empathy
  • Enthusiastic & energetic
  • Effective writer, and educator
  • Finish carpenter
  • OneWheel rider
  • Cooking & baking

Timeline

Finish Carpenter - J & M Custom Woodwork
02.2015 - 07.2020
Video Editor - Trailer Park
03.2012 - 08.2016
Music Supervisor - Self-employed
01.2011 - 04.2019
Video Editor - Workshop Creative
01.2009 - 01.2011
Recording Engineer, Audio Editor, Owner - Atwater Studios
03.2007 - 10.2012
Mac Specialist & Creative - Apple Computers
01.2005 - 01.2010
Professional DJ - Self-employed
01.1994 - Current
California State University - High School Graduate, Liberal Studies
Monroe High School - ,
JESSE BROOKS