Kahu Ekalani
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Production Assistant with success in handling a myriad of responsibilities. Resourceful professional with advanced experience in production assistance, camera operation, creative assignments, photography, social media management, audio engineering, and animation graphics. Well-versed in most major media software. Effective communication skills and emotional intelligence creating positive relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Be Creative Marketing
09.2024 - Current
- Complete a wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Operate camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
- Manage digital assets and resources for business, promotional, and routine filming use.
- Maintain schedules, manage deadlines, and interface with teammates to support production activities.
Freelance Photographer
Film Frog Media
05.2021 - Current
- Design 3-point studio lighting and sets for stylistic portraits.
- Execute services such as editorial, maternity, graduation, wedding and specialized theme portraits.
- Photograph high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edit, tone, caption, and upload digital photographs for publication.
- Develop, scan and edit analog film for client commission.
Intern Sound Engineer/Production Assistant
Trifoia
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Curated sound design for apps developed by Trifoia.
- Filed data in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Adobe Acrobat.
- Produced animation graphics for E-learning development programs using Adobe After Effects.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Assisted with tasks for app development, video production and other multimedia projects.
Production Assistant
Palisade Plain
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed equipment setup and offered suggestions for rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Captured, developed, scanned and posted analog film stills from shoots.
- Curated scheduled social media posts for marketing and promotion.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06-2026
Associates - Multimedia-Design
Lane Community college
Eugene, OR03.2024
Skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Film crew support
- Set construction
- Schedule dissemination
- Creativity
- Adobe and other software expertise
Timeline
Production Assistant
Be Creative Marketing
09.2024 - Current
Intern Sound Engineer/Production Assistant
Trifoia
06.2023 - 09.2023
Production Assistant
Palisade Plain
01.2023 - 04.2023
Freelance Photographer
Film Frog Media
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
Santa Monica College
Associates - Multimedia-Design
Lane Community college
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