Raquel Smith
Hollywood,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and creative professional with experience in production design assistance, including music videos and digital marketing advertisements. Provides support to production designer on high-profile projects, enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Production Design Assistance
Film Production
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Production Design assistant, sourcing props, coordinating rental pickups and drop-offs, driving cargo vans, unloading furniture and props, and working on set in the art department for digital advertisements, music videos, and creative projects, closely working with Production Designer Crystal Geller.
- 1st Production Design Assistant for the music video 'We Go Down Together' by Khalid and Dove Cameron, directed by Audrey Ellis Fox.
- 1st Assistant standing in for Production Designer on set for Jason Markk's Leather Care Kit digital advertisement, "Take Care of Your Leather."
- Production Assistant for the music video "So What!" by 347aidan, Production Design Assistant on Paper Magazine cover shoot with Hayley Kiyoko, the JD Sports x Shenseea digital advertisement, and various other smaller creative projects.
Production/Personal Assistant
LUMIERES BY KAI
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as direct assistant to designer, supporting all aspects of production and office management
- Oversee clothing and shipping production, ensuring clothing is being made correctly, shipping labels are accurate/sent out promptly, driving to the fabric warehouses and assisting in runs
Nail Technician/Receptionist
Sugar Nails
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized advanced skills to achieve manicures, pedicures, gel-x nail extensions and nail art for salon clientele
- Worked front desk taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, handling the open/close of cash register and distributing tips to nail technicians
Supervisor
Tim Hortons
Bloomfield Hills, MI
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Supervised rotating shifts, stocking merchandise, prepared food/beverages to serve customers, maintain FOH/BOH production and cleanliness, opened/closed restaurant, filled any position necessary and handled cash register and banks runs
Nail Salon Assistant
Elegant Nails & Spa
Troy, MI
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted Nail Technicians and the Salon Manager with any tasks necessary, greeted clients, scheduled appointments and maintained tidiness of the salon
Education
Nail Technology -
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology
Waterford, MI03.2020
High School Diploma -
West Bloomfield High School
West Bloomfield, MI05.2015
Skills
- Computer literate
- Effective problem-solving
- Highly organized
- Oral and written communication
- Production preparation
- Set decoration
- Excellent attention to detail
Certification
Nail Technician License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Production Design Assistance
Film Production
07.2022 - Current
Production/Personal Assistant
LUMIERES BY KAI
09.2021 - 05.2022
Nail Technician/Receptionist
Sugar Nails
08.2021 - 01.2022
Nail Salon Assistant
Elegant Nails & Spa
10.2018 - 03.2019
Supervisor
Tim Hortons
09.2015 - 09.2019
Nail Technician License
Nail Technology -
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology
High School Diploma -
West Bloomfield High School
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