Culture exploration
Maidar Manlai
Student
Northridge,CA
Summary
From Mongolia and currently a third year film major student at California State University, Northridge. Talented cinematographer with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills coupled with couple years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Director
H.O.T Entertainment
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
01.2021 - Current
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
- Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
- Released 5-6 Music Videos in year of 2021
- Hosted radio/ Youtube show with big name guests/ artists. Took care of productions and as well as editing
- Gained over 15k subscribers on Youtube
- Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions
Photographer
Amé Concept Store
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
- Took about 200 photos for store catalogue.
Photographer
Erdenet Cashmere
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 8 shoots.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Took about 800 photos for online web store and store catalogue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
City Of Los Angeles, CA 06.2017 - 06.2017
GED -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 06.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Issues resolution
Budgeting
Strategic planning
Negotiation
Rules and regulations
Worksite coordination
Chauffeuring
Travel administration
Retouching and color correction
Fashion photography
Video Editing
Directing experience
Good listening skills
Adaptability
Responsible
Collaboration
Interests
Human study
Music
Movies
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
California State University - Northridge
08.2021 - Current
Photographer
Amé Concept Store
07.2021 - 07.2021
Photographer
Erdenet Cashmere
03.2021 - 04.2021
Director
H.O.T Entertainment
01.2021 - Current
GED -
Santa Monica College
06.2020 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
06.2017 - 06.2017