Paul J. Prezzemolo

• Worked directly with Studio Manager to set up, maintain, and clean the studio.

• Maintained photo and video sets, which includes painting, cleaning, equipment checks, and cable/stand maintenance to ensure the workspace was safe.

• Built photo sets based off diagrams. This includes setting up lights, diffusions, measuring out the stands, color grading the lights, using light meter to ensure consistency, and conducting tests on mannequin to match go-by.

• Conducted maintenance on all lighting and camera equipment.

• Coordinated the rental of photography equipment.

• Oversaw inventory on all equipment.

• Worked directly with all departments to support with any issues that came apparent.

• Set up lighting tests for sets on Capture One, and dialed in the light prior to photographers to make their job move more seamless.

• Worked as Lighting Assistant on set.

• Increased efficiency during busy periods by multitasking effectively under pressure.

• Filled in as Digital Technician on multiple occasions.

• Daily tasks include handling client request/inquires via email and on phone. Coordinating projects with all departments. Keeping all spaces locked and secured. Trains new hires and upholds Jack studios ethos
• Coordinates with equipment team to deliver and stage all requested EQ to studio for all clients.
• Managed baristas and client services associates
• Serves as main point of contact for clients; acting as liaison between clients and internal departments for all requests; ensuring client needs and requests are handled with greatest efficiency and professionalism possible.
• Ensure accuracy of all incoming and outgoing client items through inbound/outbound software
• Manage inventory of office and cafe supplies
• Helped maintain social media, including weekly newsletter
• Answer, field and transfer all inbound calls.

• Performed equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Monitored equipment and tool inventory to consistent replenishment in alignment with demand.
• Deliver and stage all requested EQ to studio for new and continuing clients.
• Ensure accuracy of all incoming and outgoing EQ through our rental software
• Gather, interpret and transcribe information from client communications [emails, phone calls and direct conversations] regarding their equipment needs
• Coordinate with equipment staff to build equipment order and have requested lists ready in their studio
• Tasked with the procurement, transportation and safety of equipment, owned and rented, along with the upkeep and servicing of the companies van fleet

• Filmed and edited video segments.

• Worked with people of all ages, who have varying degrees of developmental delays and disabilities.

• Assisted staff in common rooms to help prepare different events.

• Filmed and edited videos for this nonprofit organization.

• Assisted people with varying degrees of disabilities with riding tandem bikes around Central Park.

• Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy

• Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.

• Trained multiple new sales associates each quarter.

• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.

• Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

• Assisted in all areas of pre-production for film Strictly Taboo including query letters, story boarding, script revisions and budget.

• Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared sets for shooting to provide comprehensive production support.

• Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.

• Nonspeaking role as a background actor.

• Listened to director's notes to incorporate feedback into performances.

• Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines and cues.

• Coordinated extras on location. Various duties include - Traffic control, charge radios, etc.

• Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.

• Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.

• Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.

• Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.

• Shadowed all production aspects ranging from camera, lighting, make-up, and props.

• Worked closely with producers to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of all production departments.

• Filming, writing and editing segments for schools morning T.V. show.

• Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.

• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.