Murphy Battley
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Liberal arts through and through from news media, theatre, and filmmaking. I have studied and participated in many film projects behind the camera as a Producer, Scriptwriter, Production Assistant and Grip and Electric. I have also worked in front of the camera as actor in stage, commercial, voice over, and television. I have worked as a News Photographer, Editor, and Camera Operator. In the last few years I have been able to share what I've learned teaching youth the arts as I have experienced it.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/ESS Specialist
Buchanan Elementary/ Mackinley Elem
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Worked as a child specific, bus aide and teacher’s assistant
- Assist classroom teachers with preparing assignments and activities
- Create supplemental materials
- ADL (Assisted Daily Living).
Computer Aide Paraprofessional
Lasalle Elementary
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Teach Basic Computer Skills
- Assist with virtual learning and online learning catalog.
- Enhanced computer lab efficiency by maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
News Photographer, Editor, Camera Op
KATC TV-3 Acadiana’s News channel
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Shooting and Editing Video/ Stills for News Segment
- Organizing Rundown of News Segment
- Studio Camera Operator for Night and Weekend news
- Interviewing
- Production Assistant.
Production Assistant
Heart Burns (short Film)
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
Producer/Grip & Electric
Unrequited
03.2015 - 03.2015
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
Bixby short film
Lafayette LA
01.2015
- Mentored and given hands on experience in: Set Design, Directing, Sound and Producing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Moving Image Arts (Filmmaking), Minor Theatre Performing Arts -
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
12.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Digital Photography
- Adobe Suite
- Classroom Management
- Inter-office Communications
- Attention to Detail
- Creative vision
- Visual storytelling
Timeline
Computer Aide Paraprofessional
Lasalle Elementary
02.2018 - 05.2018
Paraprofessional/ESS Specialist
Buchanan Elementary/ Mackinley Elem
01.2018 - 01.2024
Production Assistant
Heart Burns (short Film)
05.2016 - 05.2016
News Photographer, Editor, Camera Op
KATC TV-3 Acadiana’s News channel
01.2016 - 01.2017
Producer/Grip & Electric
Unrequited
03.2015 - 03.2015
Bixby short film
Lafayette LA
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Moving Image Arts (Filmmaking), Minor Theatre Performing Arts -
University of Louisiana at Lafayette