SHERMAN FRASER JR
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Accomplished event production specialist with expertise in DaVinci Resolve and a proven track record of enhancing teamwork at The Trust for Governors Island. Demonstrated proficiency in audio-visual equipment management and detail-oriented execution, leading to exceptional event outcomes that consistently surpassed organizational expectations while maintaining high guest satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Production Assistant
The Trust for Governors Island
New York, NY
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated smooth guest flow within venues, directing attendees to their seats or designated areas.
- Collaborated with security personnel to address any safety concerns or emergencies.
- Oversaw setup, breakdown operations at each location prior to, after the conclusion of an event.
- Organized materials, cleaned facilities and set up equipment to prepare for events.
- Monitored event progress to identify potential risks or issues that could arise.
- Assisted guests with determining seat location, escorting guests to assigned seating.
- Operated audio-visual equipment to support event presentations and entertainment.
- Created detailed timelines and checklists to ensure smooth operation of events.
Light Walker
The Public Theater, Shakespeare in the park
New York, NY
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured seamless transitions by troubleshooting technical challenges.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lighting technology and industry trends.
- Maintained professionalism in a fast-paced theatrical environment.
- Tested and inspected lighting equipment before use and made necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Collaborated with the gaffer in setting up lighting rigs for various scenes.
Education
Yellowbrick Film & TV Industry Essentials - Film And Video Production
NYU TISCH YELLOWBRICK FILM
New York, NY10-2024
HVAC Technician - HVAC
APEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Long Island City, NY11.2018
High School Diploma -
DR. SUSAN S. MCKINNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Brooklyn, NY06.2016
Skills
- DaVinci Resolve Expertise
- Video Editing with CapCut
- Stage Layout Development
- Post-event analysis
- Camera Handling for Filming
- Team Collaboration
- Guest management
- Hospitality management
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Audio visual equipment
References
- Juan Pablo Siles, Production Coordinator, Gov Island, jpablosiles@govisland.org, +1 (646) 369-6548
- Terrance Gray Jr., Production Associate, tjgraybusiness@gmail.com, +1 (786) 285-4870
Affiliations
- Filmmaking
- Visual art.
- Trips around the world
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Yellowbrick Film and TV Industry Essentials
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Production Assistant
The Trust for Governors Island
05.2024 - 11.2024
Light Walker
The Public Theater, Shakespeare in the park
05.2023 - 10.2023
Yellowbrick Film & TV Industry Essentials - Film And Video Production
NYU TISCH YELLOWBRICK FILM
HVAC Technician - HVAC
APEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
DR. SUSAN S. MCKINNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
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