TaJuan Woodson
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Professional Sound Technician with excellent microphone techniques and experience setting up and operating audio equipment. Manages multiple projects with little direction. Specialize in audio engineering in both live and studio settings. Ambitious Production Manager with 4 years of experience in film environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of [Type] production writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sound Technician
Zaahi Studios
Indianapolis, IN
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
First Assistant Director
Zaahi Studios (Circle Fitness)
Indianapolis, IN
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Casting Director
Zaahi Studios ( IU Experience)
Indianapolis, IN
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
- Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
Production Manager
Zaahi Studios (Call Girl Music Video)
Indianapolis, IN
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Supporting Actor
Zaahi Studios (mama Dont Give Up Music Video)
Indianapolis, IN
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Wrote original or adapted material of various styles for performances.
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
First Assistant Director
Shandrea Funnye Presents (Home For The Holidays)
Indianapolis, IN
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Provided strategic analysis for manufacturing life cycles, technologies, process validations and robustness.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
First Assistant Director
Shandrea Funnye Presents (Seven Days Stage Play)
Indianapolis, IN
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.
- Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
Unit Production Manager
Zaahi Studios
Indianapolis, IN
03.2018 - Current
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving [Number] tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL07.2024
Certificate - Bussiness
Brown Mackie College
03.2017
High School Diploma -
Lawrence North High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2007
Skills
- Studio Recordings
- Recording Equipment Operation
- Quality Standards
- Production Operations
- Quality Production
- Process Planning
- Processing Oversight
- Production Schedule Review
- Production Support
- Escorting Actors
- Organizational Development
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Actor Collaboration
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Budget Management
- Shot and Scene Planning
- Story Editing
- Production Processes
- Strategic Planning
- Creative Direction
- Work Crew Coordination
- Films and Recordings Direction
Timeline
Unit Production Manager
Zaahi Studios
03.2018 - Current
Sound Technician
Zaahi Studios
First Assistant Director
Zaahi Studios (Circle Fitness)
Casting Director
Zaahi Studios ( IU Experience)
Production Manager
Zaahi Studios (Call Girl Music Video)
Supporting Actor
Zaahi Studios (mama Dont Give Up Music Video)
First Assistant Director
Shandrea Funnye Presents (Home For The Holidays)
First Assistant Director
Shandrea Funnye Presents (Seven Days Stage Play)
Bachelor of Arts - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Certificate - Bussiness
Brown Mackie College
High School Diploma -
Lawrence North High School
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