Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Film Production Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve goals. Well-organized in approaching all administrative and production support functions. Competent in managing schedules, supporting meetings and contributing to brainstorming sessions. Proficient in editing and post-processing.
Hi, I’m
Michael Kaplan
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Target
Customer Service Specialist
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
- Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
- Complied with company policies and procedures by encouraging positive and effective work environment among all employees.
- Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
- Applied basic sales strategy to engage customers and present solutions to suit individual needs.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Brooklyn College: CUNY
Film Director
09.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
- Collaborated with two producers and screenwriters to make collective vision for two films.
- Used Sony Vegas and Adobe Creative Suite 5 to produce high-quality HD videos.
- Effectively operated camera, audio and production equipment during staffing shortages.
Brooklyn College CUNY
Director of Photography
05.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
- Collaborated with producers, identified external talent and grew network of local and global photographers for photographic initiatives.
- Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
- Achieved art and photo budget goals by providing oversight for invoicing, coding and vendor arrangement.
- Researched current technology trends to acquire better images.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
Education
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Film Production
05.2022
University Overview
- Dean's List Spring 2020,2021
- Extracurricular Activities: Lead multiple film workshops at Fort Hamilton High School in film editing.
- Completed professional development in film making and Student Film Premiered in the 40th Annual Brooklyn College Film Festival.
Skills
- Camera Mount Construction
- Film Production
- Director Collaboration
- Best Boy
- Location Scouting
- Camera Operator
- Production Support
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sound Design
- Shot Recording
- Project Deadlines
- Strategic Communication
Timeline
Director of Photography
Brooklyn College CUNY
05.2022 - 05.2022
Film Director
Brooklyn College: CUNY
09.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Service Specialist
Target
05.2020 - Current
CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts from Film Production