Ryan Kelly
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Proficient in managing tasks and adhering to deadlines while working a flexible schedule. Experience operating professional video cameras during live productions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Energetic with dedication to quality work and creative eye for detail. Flexible professional possessing excellent analytical and on-set abilities. Expertise in operating camera equipment, maintaining equipment, properly lighting scenes and taking additional background shots. Recognized for team attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Assistant
Local 600
01.2019 - Current
- Improved shooting efficiency by quickly assembling and disassembling camera equipment during fast-paced shoots.
- Proactively identified potential filming obstacles and offered effective solutions, ensuring a smooth production process from start to finish.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
- Ensured smooth filming process with precise marking of actors'' positions for accurate focus pulls.
- Tracked actors' movements and scene progressions by focusing and refocusing camera lens.
- Prevented technical issues by routinely inspecting and cleaning camera lenses, sensors, and other essential components.
- Streamlined post-production workflow by keeping detailed records of shot information for easy reference during editing processes.
- Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
Camera Loader
Local 600
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Implemented time-saving tactics that enabled quicker processing of downloads without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
- Managed daily tasks and assignments with 3 production team members.
- Troubleshot camera issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Collaborated with the director of photography to achieve desired visual effects through appropriate camera settings and filters.
- Cleaned, packed, and stored camera equipment to prepare for next-day use.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Production Assistant
Self-employeed
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various production roles as needed, enhancing versatility within the team.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
- Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
El Camino College
Torrance, CAHigh School Diploma -
Wilson
Long Beach, CA2008
Skills
- Technical Specifications Review
- Equipment Adjustments
- Studio arrangements
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Focus Pulling
- New Technologies Research
- Supply Management
- Gear Transportation
- Digital Workflow Management
- Safety Regulations
- Location Scouting
- Oral communication
- Configuring equipment
- Upbeat delivery
- Customer Engagement
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Strategy Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Contract Management
- Creative Strategies
- Team Management
- Crisis Management
- Effective Multitasking
- Internal Communications
- Technical Issue Troubleshooting
- Data Entry
- Crowd Control
- Production Workflow
- Decision-Making
- Equipment Preparation
Timeline
Camera Assistant
Local 600
01.2019 - Current
Camera Loader
Local 600
01.2015 - 01.2018
Production Assistant
Self-employeed
01.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
Wilson
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