Rissa Lavilla Resume
Northern,New Jersey
Summary
Driven creative professional with 4 years in the entertainment field. Successful at organizing and managing all areas of production with accuracy and efficiency. Talented in visual aspects, editing, managing, and producing. Some work has been published on Broadwayworld.com
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Producer
First You Dream LLC Productions
New York, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Negotiate contracts with while staying within budget parameters.
- Provide support to the director during pre-production meetings and rehearsals.
- Monitor progress of each project throughout the production process.
- Maintain relationships with clients by providing regular updates.
- Created detailed reports outlining estimated costs associated with each project.
Associate Producer and Casting
Lobsters Internationals Production/Theatricals
New York, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Use of Breakdown Service Eco Cast for casting talent
- Compile contact sheets, communicate with actors, record run times, performance reports, room set up/strike
- Collaborated with directors, writers, actors, and other creative personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
- Organized and delegated tasks to team members in order to meet deadlines.
- Researched potential locations for shoots and booked necessary facilities.
Freelance Press/Publicity Associate
BroadwayWorld
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and distributed press releases to media outlets.
- Created and maintained relationships with key publicists, journalists, bloggers, and other influencers.
- Organized promotional events such as product launches, press conferences, media tours.
- Composed content for website blogs and newsletters related to the brand's initiatives.
- Assisted in developing creative strategies for marketing campaigns.
Show Editor
NBC Universal
Englewood, NJ
12.2021 - Current
- Post Production/OTT Segmentation/TVOD/Multi-Platform
- Segmenting TV shows/Films
- Visual and Audio Sync check/QC
- Note cuts and changes that need to be made
- Mediator, Iris. Taradichi, Smartsheets. Venice
Script Supervisor, Production Assist, Photographer
Love Interest Play
New York, NY
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Attended production meetings and took detailed notes of director's instructions
- Maintained a continuity log to document any changes
Photographer
Pretty Pants Bandit Musical at 54 Below
New York, NY
05.2023 - 05.2023
Photographer
Kate Moore Solo show at Green Room 42
New York, NY
05.2023 - 05.2023
Videographer
Robert Bannon - Press
New York, NY
05.2023 - 05.2023
Photographer
DisOrientalism Show at Joes Pub PUBLIC Theatre
New York, NY
05.2023 - 05.2023
Production Assistant
Bergen PAC
Englewood, NJ
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
- Coordinated with vendors for rental equipment needs.
- Managed inventory of props, costumes, and other materials.
- Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
- Organized catering services for cast and crew during shoots.
Videographer and Editor
Rye Myers Entertainment - Press
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
- Created video content for a variety of clients, including corporate and entertainment industry professionals.
Photographer
The Skivvies at Chelsea Table and Stage
New York, NY
04.2023 - 04.2023
Media Producer and Video Editor
Erica Spera - Shooters Gotta Shoot Podcast
New York, NY
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Used Adobe creative suite to edit episodes of her podcast. extracting and editing audio, and post on social platforms
Graphic Designer
Greg Williams Album
New York, NY
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
Creative Assistant, Social Media, Graphic Designer
Goodbye New York a New Musical
New York, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Personal Assistant to the composer and producers of the show which included writing down any notes and changes within the script, score, and running errands
- Managed and market social media by creating content
- Used skills to create their CD cover. Album packaging, and invitiational/digital booklet
Graphic Designer
Arielle Jacobs - The Broadway Pup
New York, NY
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
Video, Photo, Media Technician
Envision Video Services
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Scanned and transferred photos for clients through various machines
- Edit photos through adobe creative suite
- Convert Media to files from cassettes and vinyls
- Organized and delegated tasks to team members in order to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with directors, writers, actors, and other creative personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
Character Handler/Actor
The Grinches Grotto
Paramus, NJ
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained crowd control
- Use of a script to interact with guests for the Grinch
Dinosaur Trainer/Puppeteer
Jurassic Quest
East Rutherford, NJ
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked with animatronic puppets and acted as a dinosauar trainer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
New York University
New York, New York01-2022
Certificate - Tv/Film
New York University
01.2022
Certificate - Modern Journalism
New York University
02.2023
Furthering Education
Producing
Broadway Biz
2023
Producing, Film Financing, Design Theory
UDemy Online Certificates
2022
Inbound, Digital Advertising, Social Media Market
Hubspot Academy Certificates
2022
Volunteering Experience
NYCLU ACLU Artist Ambassador
2023
Project Heal Advocate
2021
Project Santa Funder
2020
Kidney Walk
2015
Big Brother Big Sister Tutor
2013
Skills
- Event Coverage
- Newswriting
- Promotional Assistance
- Script Editing
- Labor Relations
- Post-Production Experience
- Project Planning
- Talent Booking Strengths
- Schedule Coordination
- Videography/Photography
- Adobe Creative suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Media Management
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Driver's License
Timeline
Associate Producer
First You Dream LLC Productions
12.2023 - Current
Associate Producer and Casting
Lobsters Internationals Production/Theatricals
07.2023 - Current
Script Supervisor, Production Assist, Photographer
Love Interest Play
06.2023 - 07.2023
Freelance Press/Publicity Associate
BroadwayWorld
05.2023 - Current
Photographer
Pretty Pants Bandit Musical at 54 Below
05.2023 - 05.2023
Photographer
Kate Moore Solo show at Green Room 42
05.2023 - 05.2023
Videographer
Robert Bannon - Press
05.2023 - 05.2023
Photographer
DisOrientalism Show at Joes Pub PUBLIC Theatre
05.2023 - 05.2023
Production Assistant
Bergen PAC
04.2023 - 05.2023
Videographer and Editor
Rye Myers Entertainment - Press
04.2023 - Current
Photographer
The Skivvies at Chelsea Table and Stage
04.2023 - 04.2023
Media Producer and Video Editor
Erica Spera - Shooters Gotta Shoot Podcast
02.2023 - 02.2023
Graphic Designer
Greg Williams Album
01.2023 - 08.2023
Graphic Designer
Arielle Jacobs - The Broadway Pup
11.2022 - 11.2022
Creative Assistant, Social Media, Graphic Designer
Goodbye New York a New Musical
09.2022 - 01.2023
Show Editor
NBC Universal
12.2021 - Current
Video, Photo, Media Technician
Envision Video Services
11.2020 - 02.2021
Character Handler/Actor
The Grinches Grotto
11.2020 - 12.2020
Dinosaur Trainer/Puppeteer
Jurassic Quest
10.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
New York University
Certificate - Tv/Film
New York University
Certificate - Modern Journalism
New York University
Furthering Education
Producing
Broadway Biz
Producing, Film Financing, Design Theory
UDemy Online Certificates
Inbound, Digital Advertising, Social Media Market
Hubspot Academy Certificates
Volunteering Experience
NYCLU ACLU Artist Ambassador
Project Heal Advocate
Project Santa Funder
Kidney Walk
Big Brother Big Sister Tutor
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