Quality Control Los Angeles

Aaron Blankenbaker

310-***-**** ● Los Angeles, CA ● **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to get a position in the entertainment industry to build on my micro, mezzo, and macro skills and apply this knowledge to individuals, team members, organizations, and communities as a sound editor/recorder and photographer. EXPERIENCE

Photographer/Editor April 2021 - Present

Legacy Studios La Habra, CA

Photograph, edit and upload student identification cards across 25 schools with 400+ students. Directly influence growth of existing student base by developing strong relationships with headquarters and nationwide hubs and assisting in quality control and distribution of jobs.

Key Accomplishments:

● Capture important moments on camera

● Report to multiple locations for graduations, portraits, and school events

● Edit photos using Contrast, Exposure and Brightness with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom 2020, respectively

● Organize and import prime shots for clients through Microsoft Teams and Blueprint software

● Significantly increased productivity and workflow in quality control by reprinting smudged or mismatched cards, hole punching, sort and assigning for different schools and packaging/delivering ID cards for shipment Director of Photography January 2023 - Present

Weinhart Productions Los Angeles, CA

● Create and execute effective 3 camera setup and lighting layout

● Utilize recording software for live-feed and playback Production Assistant Freelance April 2021 - Present Balloon Media Inc San Francisco/Los Angeles, CA

● Assist Director, Producer, Director of Photography and Key Grips with building/breaking down production sets, light panels, C-stands and props

● Runner for actors, food, last-minute set pieces/tools. Pick-up and drop off of camera and accessories from storage to set Production Intern January 2020 - November 2020

Sherman Grinberg Film Library Archives and Cataloging Chatsworth, CA

● Research and document proofreading/editing of Paramount film newsreels from 1940s-1950s

● Data entry for company website and records

EDUCATION

California State University Northridge BA in Cinema & Television Production May 2020 Area of Focus: Sound Recording/Editing and Cinematography/Lighting SKILLS

● Problem Solving Skills ● Effective and Flexible Communication Skills ● Critical Thinking Skills

● Leadership/Organizational Skills ● Proficient in Microsoft Office System ● Data and Filing Management

● Quality Control ● Photography/Lighting ● Sound Editing/Recording

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