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Kenyatta Nagi

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

  • Cinematographer offering 3+ years of production experience from pre-production to post-production. Deeply familiar with the practical application of camera equipment and maintaining equipment. Adept at planning and preparing for shots in different locations.
  • Dedicated recreation assistant with proven success in enhancing recreational opportunities to support community needs. Promoted a safe environment for staff and participants while maintaining responsible operations of programs. Demonstrated diplomacy, objectivity, a positive attitude, and high energy.
  • Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cinematographer

Freelance
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing the team.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles, and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Wrote, directed, and produced over 50 short films, including three commercial advertisements
  • Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
  • Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet their needs.

Recreation Aide

MWR
09.2021 - Current
  • Communicated accurate information about available services and facilities to promote enrollment.
  • Delivered recreational programs to meet needs and preferences of diverse resident population.
  • Lead recreation like bingo and Mario Kart programs for active-duty sailors, providing motivation and guidance to participants.
  • Set up and break down equipment and supplies used in activities, focusing on safe handling and storage.
  • Distributed publicity for programs to market programs.
  • Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.

Machinist

US Navy
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Ran heavy-duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers, and grinders to craft products.
  • Mentored and trained crew members on LHD7 and NAVSTA MAYPORT.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cinematography

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
10.2023

Machining

Great Lakes Il.
Illinois, Chicago
12.2015

Skills

  • Post-Production Editing
  • Lighting Scene
  • Post-Production Activities: Color correction, Audio Mixing, Video editing
  • Setting Up Cameras
  • Composition and Visual Design
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Technical Issue Troubleshooting
  • Fluent in English, Swahili and Bantu

Accomplishments

  • Conserved resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
  • Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Promoted to Lead Machinist within 11 months of employment.

Timeline

Recreation Aide

MWR
09.2021 - Current

Cinematographer

Freelance
02.2021 - Current

Machinist

US Navy
01.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cinematography

Full Sail University

Machining

Great Lakes Il.
Kenyatta Nagi