Kaela Garrett
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
************@*****.***
Profile
Recent graduate of Commutations and Media Arts Program, Dutchess Community College. Specializes in video editing for multiple social platforms. Knowledge in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, AfterEffects, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft/Mac platforms.
Seeking a position as a Production Assistant.
Film Experience
Production Assistant
Clipper Pictures Inc.
New York, NY
October 2015 to February 2015
Responsibilities:
Keep talent and files for current projects updated with current cast lists sessions and deal memos
Oversee and facilitate all stages of preproduction and production.
Organize travel schedules and routes
Respond to inquiries and/or direct individuals to the appropriate area
Organize and coordinate all internal and external meetings including casting sessions
Coordinate auditions and interviews
Control noise levels on and off set during rolling Skills Used:
Organization
Flexibility
Communication
Accuracy
Problem solving
Positive thinking
Facing Race: Strange Fruit Forever Hanging & Deficient Personal Documentary Film Work
Poughkeepsie, NY
September 2012 to February 2015
Responsibilities:
Conducted interviews with pre-written questions
Created original content to flow with story line
Oversaw sound check (Lav’s and Boom mics)
Set up lighting in accurate directions
Ensured video quality was at its best
Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running between segments
Trim footage segments and put together the sequence
Input original music, dialogues, and effects
Editing linear and non-linear
Create rough cuts
Worked with a fun attitude
Reached appropriate deadlines
Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible pleasing to the audience Accomplishments: Short Films selected for 4 consecutive semesters Dutchess Community College Communications Show
Skills Used:
Multitasking
Time Management
Focus Determination
Skills with Avid Media Composer
Photoshop
Adobe AfterEffects
Education
A.S. Communications and Media Arts/Film Studies, 2015 Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Abilities & Skills
Multitasker, organizational skills, fast paced, quick learner, flexible work schedule, research skills through social media and search engines, time management, ability to negotiate issues, creative writing, client communication, telecommunication skills, social media networks