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Certification
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KIANI JIMENEZ

Bay Area,CA

Summary

Passionate and creative filmmaker with a strong foundation in production design and four years of experience in short films and spec ads. Proven ability to lead and assist art departments for award-winning short films, with a sharp eye for detail and proficiency in DaVinci Resolve. Eager to leverage technical skills and a fresh perspective to contribute to innovative cinematic projects and grow within a forward-thinking production team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Event Tech

International House at UC Berkeley
09.2025 - Current
  • Set up and operate audio-visual equipment for conferences, lectures, and performing arts events, including multi-channel sound and lighting boards, projectors, and video cameras.
  • Interface directly with clients, presenters, and performers to coordinate technical event requirements and deliver seamless production support.
  • Serve as primary on-site client liaison when managers are unavailable, ensuring all event production needs are met with professionalism and efficiency.

Production Assistant Intern

Common Thread Entertainment
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducting online research to support talent development, casting, and project development initiatives, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data compilation.
  • Gain hands-on experience in casting, representation, and entertainment industry marketing, building a comprehensive understanding of production workflows.
  • Developing innovative social media ideation strategies to enhance client visibility and engagement across platforms.

Music Production Audio/Video Crew

UC Berkeley Department of Music
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Set-up, operate, and break down recording equipment for Hertz Music Hall concerts and productions.
  • Manage a two-person crew for mainstage “Noon Concerts” under the guidance of our Technical Director, working productively as a team to create the highest quality content possible.
  • Handle multi-camera live streaming on platforms such as YouTube, live and broadcast audio mixing, lighting, and projections.

Video Assistant

UC Berkeley Latinx Research Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Filmed academic conferences, symposia, and other events hosted by the Latinx Research Center (LRC)
    team, and provided post-production support in organizing and compiling the recorded footage.
  • Operated DSLR cameras, including Canon Eos and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema, to capture visually
    compelling footage in alignment with the artistic vision of the LRC.
  • Reorganized and cataloged our wide-ranging collection of audio/video equipment for optimal workflow.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media, Minor in Creative Writing

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Storyboarding
  • Creative Development & Presentation
  • Visual Research
  • Textual Analysis
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Microsoft Office & Google Suites
  • Quick Learner
  • Adaptable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Valid Driver's License

Certification

New York University, Tisch School of the Arts - Certificate of Completion in "Film & TV Industry Essentials"

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Event Tech

International House at UC Berkeley
09.2025 - Current

Production Assistant Intern

Common Thread Entertainment
09.2024 - 12.2024

Video Assistant

UC Berkeley Latinx Research Center
08.2023 - 01.2024

Music Production Audio/Video Crew

UC Berkeley Department of Music
08.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media, Minor in Creative Writing

University of California, Berkeley
KIANI JIMENEZ