Omari Cochy
New York,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Production Assistant with hands-on experience supporting film and television productions. Adept at coordinating on-set logistics, managing production schedules, and assisting with pre- and post-production tasks. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and thriving in fast-paced environments. Passionate about storytelling and eager to contribute creativity and efficiency to media projects. Completing a Bachelors Degree in TV & Film at Five Towns College.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
A.Smith & CO & Discovery +
New York, NY
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided hands-on support on set, ensuring smooth production flow by assisting directors, producers, and crew members.
- Managed talent, coordinating movement, assisted with cueing entrances, and ensuring adherence to the shooting schedule.
- Assisted in setting up and maintaining production equipment.
- Organized Crafty, everyones lunch orders and ensured it came on time.
- Transported production materials, talent, and crew members between locations efficiently.
- Helped with last-minute production needs, including runs for supplies, and set modifications.
In-House School Videographer
Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Film, edit, and produce high-quality video content for school events, promotional materials, and student projects.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student organizations to capture key moments and storytelling opportunities.
- Manage video equipment, ensuring proper setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for optimal performance.
- Coordinate production schedules, shoot logistics, and post-production timelines to meet project deadlines.
- Develop creative concepts for school marketing campaigns and social media content.
- Maintain an organized digital archive of video content for future use and reference.
- Stay up to date on video trends and best practices to improve content quality and engagement.
Intern
Lorraine Gregory Communications Studios
Deer Park, NY
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with team to develop and implement marketing strategies for client campaigns.
- Assisted in creating multimedia content for various platforms, enhancing brand visibility.
- Conducted market research and analyzed trends to support campaign development.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder engagement.
- Picked up time-saving shortcuts, learned how to organize complex timelines more efficiently, and refined my approach to editing footage in a way that felt more polished and intentional.
- Manipulate images using layers, apply filters, create custom graphics, and work with tools that help bring designs to life in Photoshop and After Effects.
- Being able to combine visuals and storytelling creatively fulfilling and helped design plays a role in video production too.
- Hands-on experience with After Effects and color correction.
- Animation and motion graphics could elevate a project and color grading could change the tone or emotion of a scene entirely.
- AI can enhance efficiency and support creativity in editing, writing, and content generation.
- Time management, communicating ideas clearly, and stay flexible when faced with new challenges.
- Confident in using industry-standard tools, discovered new areas of interest like motion graphics.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - TV & Film
Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY05-2025
Skills
- On-set and office production support
- Equipment setup and breakdown
- Script coverage and research
- Scheduling and call sheets
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Proficiency in [relevant software: Adobe Premiere, Final Draft, etc]
- Canva
- Google Suite
- Adobe Suite
- TikTok
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Office
- Lighting setup
- Positive attitude
- Pre-production planning
Timeline
Intern
Lorraine Gregory Communications Studios
05.2025 - 08.2025
Production Assistant
A.Smith & CO & Discovery +
04.2023 - 04.2023
In-House School Videographer
Five Towns College
09.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - TV & Film
Five Towns College
Experience Summary
As a graduate of Five Towns College, I have gained valuable experience as a freelance videographer, photographer, and filmmaker through my own company, Project Media. This experience taught me how to master time management and develop a strong work ethic. Through collaboration and critical thinking, I was able to deliver high-quality results for every project. My years in the industry have been incredibly formative, and I am eager to continue learning and growing in this field.