Jessi Urena
Filmmaker
Bayside,NY
Summary
Experienced filmmaker with backgrounds in short films and commerical productions. Proficient in both director and assistant director roles, but have experience in editing, cinematography, grip work, and screenwriting roles. Proficient in handling all equipment related issues, and always open to be a quick learner. Hardworking and detail-oriented filmmaker. Well versed in communicating with clients, crew, and talents, and achieving the vision and/or goal.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Il Sapore Restaurant
Little Neck, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations..
2nd Assistant Director
Met Marines Yacht Club
Glen Cove, NY
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized cast and crew transportation to and from film set location.
- Kept track of time spent per take, making sure we were on track with the shooting schedule.
- Organized and picked up food for the cast and crew.
- Made sure all equipment needed for the commerical shoot was accounted for, and made sure all equipment was kept safe and returned to rental store.
Production Assistant
Factory 25 Production
Brooklyn, NY
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays of the film shoot.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from pick-up location during filming.
Production Assistant
Factory 25 Production
Brooklyn, NY
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays of the film shoot.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from pick-up location during filming.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Oversaw and kept a record of when and which equipment was being used, and by who.
Cash Register Operator
Stop & Shop
Bayside, NY
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Film directing
Accomplishments
Written and directed 3 short films:
1) Scissors
2) Finding JYNE (documentary)
3) Web of Voices
Timeline
2nd Assistant Director
Met Marines Yacht Club
07.2021 - 07.2021
Production Assistant
Factory 25 Production
08.2019 - 08.2019
Delivery Driver
Il Sapore Restaurant
06.2019 - Current
Production Assistant
Factory 25 Production
11.2018 - 12.2018
Cash Register Operator
Stop & Shop
11.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Long Island University
08.2016 - 05.2020
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