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Zachary Kangas

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic Freelance Video Production expert . Excelled in project management and problem-solving, significantly enhancing production workflows. Skilled in video editing and leading diverse teams, consistently delivering projects that exceed expectations. Notably advanced lighting design techniques, contributing to high-profile projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Video Production

Self Employed
02.2012 - Current
  • Scheduled shoots, secured locations, and set up filming.
  • Produced short films and content from the ground up.
  • Directed film crews, communicating with talent, cinematographers, gaffers, production designers other film professionals to achieve the final product.
  • Keep aware of emerging technologies and how to implement them, into the production workflow. Both in terms of film equipment and post production software.
  • Planned and coordinated the implementation of large scale lighting set-ups.
  • Lead teams of technicians on both commercials and feature length films.

Office Manager

A Gathering Of The Tribes
11.2010 - 08.2012
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Minnesota State University of Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05.2009

Skills

    Video Editing

    Motion graphics

    Pre-Production Planning

    Lighting Design

    Project Management

    Problem-solving abilities

    Multitasking

    Decision-Making

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Areial Platform and Lift Certification

Timeline

Freelance Video Production

Self Employed
02.2012 - Current

Office Manager

A Gathering Of The Tribes
11.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Minnesota State University of Moorhead
Zachary Kangas