Kayla Riopel
Summary
Currently a Junior majoring in Cinema at Binghamton University. I have experience with editing, camera operation, video editing, and lighting techniques, bringing stories to life with precision and creativity. Excel in time management, adaptability, and teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects to meet tight deadlines. I am also a small business owner with experience in operations management, business strategy, and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Moon lady nails
Binghamton, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, and budgets and measuring results.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services in a timely manner.
- Maintained supply inventory and replenished to maintain consistent availability.
- Created beautiful nail art designs using a variety of techniques, such as 3D sculpting, hand painting, and decals.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries via phone or email.
- Created press-on nail sets based on clients' requests, including specific pictures and designs that they wanted.
Cinematographer
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Currently, I am a junior majoring in Cinema at Binghamton University.
- Experience using digital cameras and analog cameras.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Coordinated post-production and editing activities for footage.
- Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Experience with film theory.
- Brainstormed with the production team to generate new ideas.
- Managed lighting, location, sound, and camera setup.
- Resolved exposure, movement and other variable issues.
- Ensure that lighting is adjusted properly for each scene according to the script.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
- Test camera settings for each shot including white balance, focus, exposure levels, shutter speed, lens selection.
Artist
Self-employed
Bellmore, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters, and financial considerations.
- Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy or Instagram.
- Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
- Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments, and other objects to reflect the client's vision.
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
- Conferred with clients and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork produced.
- Used pens, acrylic paint, oil paint, colored pencils, graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolors, or computer software to create artwork.
Babysitter
Freelance
Bellmore, NY
10.2018 - Current
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
Group Leader
Camp Iconic
Bellmore, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
Sales Manager
Seven Eleven
Bellmore, NY
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Built relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and counting money back change.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing, organized arrangements to promote items.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2026
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Bellmore, NY06-2022
Skills
- Creative Development
- Film Theory
- Use of Adobe software
- Graphic Design
- Studio Art
- Customer Service
- Sales Management
- Working with Children
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
- English Honors Society
- Rising Star Award issued by Carissa Roche in June 2020
- Cultural Arts Award issued by Vanessa Albanese in May 2022
- Outstanding Achievement in Fine Arts issued by JFK Fine and Preforming Arts Program in June 2022
- 2022 Nassau All-County Art Exhibition issued by Julia Lang-Shapiro in June 2022
- Binghamton Student Film Festival
Affiliations
- Binghamton Film Production Society
- Binghamton Art Club
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Websites
Timeline
Group Leader
Camp Iconic
06.2024 - 08.2024
Business Owner
Moon lady nails
03.2024 - Current
Cinematographer
Binghamton University
01.2023 - Current
Artist
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
Seven Eleven
11.2020 - 06.2024
Babysitter
Freelance
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
Binghamton University
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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