NICHOLAS PAAR
Carol Stream,Illinois
Summary
Motivated Film and Video Production student seeking internship in Film or 3D Design to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SR ASSISTANT MANAGER
Picture People
Aurora, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Review proofs with clients to determine which images should be printed or published.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Estimated or measured light levels, distances and numbers of exposures using measuring devices and formulas.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Create portfolios for clients to showcase work.
MOTION PICTURE TELEVISION LAB AIDE
College of DuPage
Carol Stream
06.2022 - Current
- On-set team production experience as Director of Photography, Gaffer, Key Grip, and VFX Supervisor
- Assisting Students with digital mediums such as photography, videography/cinema, and post-production work such as raster-based editing/compositing In programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects
- Assisting Students with 3D applications such as Blender, and Unreal Engine for use in animation, video games, and commercial renders
- Assisting students and faculty with gear rental and checkout, as well as providing training and assistance as needed
- Inventory management for all production and camera equipment with proficiency in preparing detailed reports on stock levels and inventory adjustments.
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
InteGreat Technology Solutions INC.
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary
- Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, and taking notes
- Implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures
- Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory while also evaluating new inventory to ensure it's ready for shipment
- Meeting in person with different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective deals
- Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials
- Managing, evaluating, and reporting on warehouse productivity while also supervising warehouse staff and daily activities.
Education
Film And Video Production
College of DuPage At Glen Ellyn
true08-2024
Skills
- Expert in Blender, Plasticity, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine 5, & other 3D Applications both polygonal and NURBs
- Animation Pipeline Familiarity
- Technical Proficiencies : Solid command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and of social media Swift learner, easily mastering new software systems
- Communications : Conveys information persuasively both orally and in writing Positive interpersonal relationships with humor, helpfulness, and cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork : Works independently or in a collaborative team effort Able to handle intense workplace situations which require a calm level-headed attitude
Accomplishments
- Participated in Animation Night 2023 and showcased my short film "Escape Velocity" to an audience of 400+, in addition to managing a booth to present the project pipeline immediately following the screening.
- Assisted in the development of a VR game for the Milwaukee Public School System named "Code the Hoan," assisting in the modeling, texturing, and implementation of assets.
- Active participant on diverse film sets, showcasing versatility in executing tasks within the camera department. Assumes leadership roles, including director and producer responsibilities.
Timeline
SR ASSISTANT MANAGER
Picture People
09.2023 - Current
MOTION PICTURE TELEVISION LAB AIDE
College of DuPage
06.2022 - Current
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
InteGreat Technology Solutions INC.
06.2019 - 06.2022
Film And Video Production
College of DuPage At Glen Ellyn
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