Customer Service Assistant

SEAN DAVID CHRISTENSEN

**** *********** ***. ***#*

PITTSBURGH PA, 15216

Mobile: 401-***-**** abken0@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

I have over 7 years of experience working with all aspects of film and video production as well as

interactive media and photography. I’ve touched on just about every area of production, from acting, to

editing, and developing soundtracks as well as having crewed on numerous student films and gone through

all phases of production on over eight of my own. My passion is editing film. An activity I once hated

but grew to love and become quite good at once realizing that this is the stage of post production where the

movie finally comes together and take shape. My strengths include being very attentive to detail as well as

organized and orderly. When working on a job of any magnitude I always put my best foot forward and

make sure it’s done on time as well as right and that it exceeds standards.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Three time participant in the Newport International Film Festival in which the first two years I was a

student juror through my high school. We viewed numerous films from around the world and even

presented an award to the movie we liked best at the closing ceremonies along with our mentor and

confidant Boston Phoenix film critic Gerald Peary.

Submitted a film shot on mini DV my third year involved with Newport International Film Festival

titled “…” about a failed mime who decides to enroll in college and study accounting. Shown during

the last weekend of the festival.

Held a semi-permanent substitute teacher position at Tiverton Middle School in Rhode Island during

the last half of the year 2007 for a Home Economics Teacher who was on leave of absence for cancer

treatments. Worked certain variables of film into the lesson plan where permitted.

TESTIMONIAL

“Sean adapted to his job assignments quickly, which was very important to our demanding schedule, and

always maintained a positive and pleasant attitude with his superiors and his co workers. He stayed very

committed to this project while still maintaining a demanding class schedule at his school. Sean carried

heavy equipment, drove actors to and from the set, and basically did whatever he was asked to do and

never once complained. Even when he was asked to assist in the rain effects at 3 am in the morning, which

meant getting wet and being cold, Sean never hesitated. He jumped right in and helped get the job done.

Sean Christensen would be an asset to anyone that would hire him for any position he would be pursuing.”

Kate Keleher – Producer for Blue Diamond Productions

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

2001– 2002 Newport International Film Festival Newport,

RI

Student Juror

Viewed numerous films from around the globe and presented a special award.

2004 – 2006 Point Park University Pittsburgh,

PA

Media Assistant

Connected video and computer equipment for the staff and teaching faculty.

Set up for major events taking place at the university including, but not limited to,

conferences, presentations, and student functions.

2005 Newport International Film Festival Newport, RI

Filmmaker

Submitted a movie shot on mini DV titled “…” about a failed mime who decides to enroll

in college and study accounting. Shown during the last weekend of the festival.

2005 The Pain Within Pittsburgh, PA

Production Assistant / Office Assistant

2007 George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories (“Dust”) Pittsburgh,

PA

Grip

2008 George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories (“The Gorge”) Pittsburgh,

PA

Grip

We shot 16 stories underground at Laurel Canyons. I carried heavy equipment down as

well as back up at the end of long shooting days. I also made myself readily available to

other members of the crew, including actors, should they need something top side in hurry.

2008 Kennywood Commercial / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Grip

2008 PA Attorney General Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh,

PA Production Assistant

2008 “Reality Bites” Political Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh,

PA

Production Assistant

2008 Brabender Cox Client Shoot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Grip

One scene involved lighting a big pile of fake money on fire for which we were to use

lighter fluid. However, the substance did not have the desired effect. I had noticed earlier

that the Producer had a small gas can in her car. We used it and were able to get the desired

effect as well as proceed with filming and not have to shut down and lose money.

2008 “Pyro” Politcal Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Production Assistant

2009 S & T Shop and Save Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Production Assistant

2009 S & T Westmoreland Mall Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh,

PA

Production Assistant

While official security was hired they did use me when we needed to get Jerome Bettis

back to his car at the other end of a crowded mall. I scouted out an escape route to a

secluded bank of elevators making it so he could escape safely without drawing any

attention.

2009 Pittsburgh Tribune Review Spot / Euphoria Productions Pittsburgh,

PA

Craft Service

2009 Pittsburgh Tribune Review Spot 2 / Euphoria Productions Pittsburgh,

PA

Craft Service

2009 Eat N’ Park Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh,

PA

Parking Lot Security

2009 Sharon Hospital Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Production Assistant / Background Actor

2009 Certainteed Insulation Spot / Przyborski Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Production Assistant / Set Dresser

The client disliked the color of the fake living room we had just created. It was my job to find the

right paint the night before and show up three hours before call time so the paint could be applied and

dry. Because of the particular paint I bought we were able to do it in half the time and redress the

living room to the clients liking before the actors arrived on set.

2009 Kenny Ross Spot / Euphoria Productions Pittsburgh, PA

Production Assistant

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Przyborski Productions 5/2007 – Present

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Production Assistant

I do freelance work for a small commercial production company located in downtown

Pittsburgh. As you can see from my job related training I have done numerous shoots where

my duties have varied. I’ve done anything from grabbing food for the crew to staying

overnight in a parking lot to block it off for the production team the next morning

Supervisor: Judy Gurchak

Supervisor's Phone: 412-***-****

Office Depot 11/2007 5/2010

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Customer Service Associate

I worked as a Customer Service Associate at DPS (Design, Print, and Ship). My duties include

making copies, shipping packages, answering the phone, ringing customers out, and some light

paperwork and filing.

Supervisor: Mary Beth Panucci

Tiverton School System 3/2007 – 11/2007

Tiverton, RI 02878

Substitute Teacher / Replacement Home Economics Teacher

I started out working for the Tiverton School system shortly after graduating college. I taught grades K 12

and ended up taking semi permanent substitute teacher position at Tiverton Middle School a month and a

half into my tenure.

Newport Yachting Center 5/2002 – 11/2007

Newport, RI 02842

Lot Attendant

EDUCATION

1998 – 2002 Middletown High School Middletown, RI

High School Diploma received

2002 – 2006 Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA

Earned a BA in Film and Video Production and a Minor in English

REFERENCES

Rebecca Taskel Point Park University English Professor

Phone Number: 412-***-****

Email Address: abken0@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Type: Personal

Judy Gurchak Przyborski Productions Producer

Phone Number: 412-***-****

Email Address: abken0@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Type: Professional

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