Leo Maniscalchi
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Motivated hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Experience in industries such as family owned restaurant businesses managing and bartending, filmmaking as a production assistant, as well as substitute teaching for high schools. Extensive knowledge and a passion for film history and analysis from cinema studies bachelors degree.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Manager of Operations
Baja 328
Beacon, NY
04.2020 - Current
- Managed bar area, including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Implemented special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Ordered inventory to meet expected demand with adequate stock.
- Prepared new garnishes, juices and other perishables daily.
- Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss performance issues and provide feedback.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Implemented effective marketing campaigns to increase revenue and improve brand awareness.
- Created new menu items based on customer feedback and industry trends.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
Production Assistant
Warner Bros (Succession)
Manhattan, NY
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Handed out scripts and schedules on daily basis.
- Printed out and distributed daily call sheets and cue cards.
- Organized and coordinated key communications between cast and technical crew.
- Delivered messages to various crew members to coordinate communications.
- Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming and locking down sets.
Production Assistant
Netflix (Leave the World Behind)
Long Island, NY
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Ran messages and items to different members of film crew or different parts of set.
- Handed out scripts and schedules on daily basis.
- Coordinated with filmmakers to determine print traffic and deliverable formats.
- Cooperated with supervisors to understand project scope and specifications, meeting daily production goals accordingly.
Production Assistant
Blumhouse Productions (Mr. Harrigans Phone)
Stamford, CT
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Assessed deadline dates against production team activities and completed tasks within reasonable timeframes.
- Completed wide range of production support tasks over multiple filming areas.
- Organized travel, housing, and meals for crew for rehearsals and live shoots.
Office Production Assistant
Paramount Pictures (Clifford)
Manhattan, NY
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in filing out paperwork and data entries daily.
- Arranged lunches, dinners, and transportation reservations, as well as provided photocopies and scans for sets.
- Made runs for supplies aiding both the office and set, making runs with important material to sets.
- General office administration, along with distributing production paperwork.
Substitute Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Cornwall Central Sch District
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted teacher in providing instruction to class of high school students.
- Supervised class while teacher attended meetings.
- Shared information about student progress and concerns with lead teacher.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY01.2019
Skills
- Restaurant operations management
- Production understanding
- Film Historian
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
- Proficient in mixology
Timeline
Production Assistant
Warner Bros (Succession)
07.2022 - 02.2023
Production Assistant
Netflix (Leave the World Behind)
05.2022 - 07.2022
Production Assistant
Blumhouse Productions (Mr. Harrigans Phone)
09.2021 - 01.2022
Bartender/Manager of Operations
Baja 328
04.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Cornwall Central Sch District
10.2019 - 06.2020
Office Production Assistant
Paramount Pictures (Clifford)
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Studies
SUNY Purchase
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