RJ Velasco **** Tamarind Ave
Apt. ***
Los Angeles, CA 90068
**.************@*****.***
Work Experience
Office Production Assistant, Aero Film; Santa Monica, CA May 2015-Present
• Assisting the Co-President/Executive Producer with routine projects, daily tasks, and miscellaneous errands/administrative duties
• Runner and supportive hand for all departments of production and post-production
• Supporting the post-production supervisor with creating schedules and organizing spots on hard drives
• Conceptualization and organization of pre-production binders
• Active participant in brainstorming/pitch meetings with directors, producers, and clients
• Involvement in creating script synopses for executive producer’s evaluation Production Intern, Aero Film; Santa Monica, CA January 2015-May 2015
• Created and checked inventory list for hard drives and production equipment. Simplified list for more manageable use by team.
• Runner for directors, production crew, and general office
• On-set production assistant
• Brainstormed concepts for commercial bids at client/agency meetings. Assisted with casting and set design
• Assisted editors in pulling and organizing videos for projects and creating shot lists Freelance Production Assistant 2011-Present
• Projects include commercial work for Forever 21, Pepsi, Muller Greek Yogurt, Ruby Tuesday’s, Chevy, and Northrop Grumman, a promotional spot for BET’s “One Night Only” event, directors’ reels, “The Trunk” (short film), event coverage for CSULB’s College Beat, UCB Digital comedy sketch and “Secrets of Emily Blair” (featured film)
• On-set production experience: camera assistant, grip and lighting, running equipment and food errands, setting up and wrapping up production, assisting art department with prop design, assisting 2nd AD with talent schedule
• Office PA experience: Budgeting petty cash, creating/managing/returning inventory and delivering final edits of produced shows
Work Study Student, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater; Los Angeles, CA July 2014-March 2015
• Checked in guests at the box office, ushering them to their seats before the show; Prepared house for the next show
• Cleaned/maintained theater, lobby and bathrooms before, during, and after each show – managed and replenished concession and merchandise items
• Answered guests’ theater and improv/sketch class questions and ensured patrons had a positive experience Education
California State University, Long Beach Class of 2011 Bachelor of Science in Biology with an option in Physiology (Pre-Physical Therapy), minor in Chemistry Organizations and Achievements
Co-Host/Coordinator, Indie Spotlight Special at Io West Theater; Hollywood, CA August 2014-March 2015
• Produced and coordinated monthly four-team improv show and assisted with promotional efforts via social media and Photoshop