Crew Members Post-Production
Resume:
Jamien Smith
Katy, TX *****
************@*****.***
As an Independent Film Producer, I am responsible for overseeing the production of a film from development to post-production, working closely with the director, writers, and other key crew members to bring a creative vision to life. I have strong organizational and communication skills, be able to manage budgets and timelines effectively, and have a passion for storytelling. Willing to relocate to: Houston, TX
Work Experience
Producer
Midnight Mirror Films-Houston, TX
April 2024 to Present
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a production plan and budget for the film, working closely with the director and other key creatives
• Oversee all aspects of pre-production, including script development, location scouting, casting, and scheduling
• Manage the production schedule and budget, ensuring that the film is completed on time and within budget
• Coordinate with key crew members, including the director of photography, production designer, and sound designer
• Collaborate with the director to ensure that the creative vision is maintained throughout the production process
• Liaise with actors, agents, and talent representatives to secure casting decisions
• Coordinate logistics and travel arrangements for cast and crew
• Oversee post-production, including editing, visual effects, and sound design
• Manage the distribution and marketing of the finished film
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and labor laws Photographer
Lifetouch National Photography-Houston, TX
August 2019 to Present
• Works with other Photographers and Photo Assistants to create a positive picture day experience; properly setting up equipment to optimize photo quality; and exhibiting energy and enthusiasm while using appropriate language, body language, and approach with each subject in order to achieve desired expression.
• Consistently captures high quality photographs in accordance with Company Posing Guidelines.
• Adheres to the photography schedule by arriving on-time to set-up equipment and ensuring all subjects are photographed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Uses safe work habits including proper lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, squatting, twisting, and driving techniques.
• Maintains all necessary equipment, supplies to perform the duties of the job.
• Maintains confidentiality of school/student related information.
• Exhibits energy and enthusiasm while establishing a connection with subjects. Ensures subjects have a positive picture day experience.
• Represents Lifetouch in a professional manner at all times while adhering to all Company and school rules and policies and displays confidence and professionalism even during times of stress and in difficult situations.
• Safeguards and properly handles money, job bags and photography equipment.
• Enters accurate information on paperwork from camera and returns all paperwork to the Area office in a timely manner in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Works to ensure the safekeeping and proper maintenance of provided photography equipment. Reports any defects or functional issues to the Photo Manager. General Manager
Top Dog Fireworks-Houston, TX
June 2018 to November 2018
Hired and trained my own staff to run the 2920 location for the Halloween season. As well as worked as a team member for the 4th of July season. Unloading and stocking equipment., Customer service, HR duties, money management.
Assistant Manager
Party City Corporation-Katy, TX
September 2010 to January 2018
As a member of management, I've supervised hundreds of employees. In addition to being directly involved in the stores day to day operations, I also dealt with quite a bit of upper management tasks. These tasks include inventory management, controlling freight flows, rapid merchandising to reflect holiday change, various human resource responsibilities, and assisting other stores outside of my own.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of store merchandise and presentation standards, including;
Merchandise store to company Plan-O-Gram direction
Coordinate store signage and pricing (labels)
Direct store freight flow and receiving processes/procedures
Coordinate stockroom organization, including EOS packaway
Performa top stock management for inventory replenishment
Address sales floor inventory levels through cycle counts
Coordinate merchandise transfers, damages/RTVs/Recalls
Merchandise instore merchandising to address NOP and maximize presentation
• Serve as a member of the store's leadership team and perform general operations responsibilities, including;
Store opening and closing procedures; performs director on duty (DOD) responsibilities as required
Scheduling of store staff to maximize productivity
Ensure accuracy of Associate time records
Recruiting and interviewing perspective store Associates
Lead new hire onboarding and ongoing associate training and development activities
Guide Associate performance including performance feedback, coaching and appraisals
Support the operation of the store's front end including authorizes register functions (post voids, returns and associate discounts POS overrides/returns, ) queue management and balloon execution
Coordinate completion of company directed operations tasks (app task sign off)
General supervisory and administrative duties
Responsible for cash handling procedures including but not limited to preparing and dropping bank deposits
Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room etc.
• Role models customer service expectations through personal contact with customers
• Reviews and understands financial data to support driving profitable sales and decision making
• Adheres to all standard operating procedures, policies and Best Methods and ensures store compliance to audit/safety standards
Customer Service Representative
Walmart-Katy, TX
May 2008 to January 2009
Handledreturning merchandise to their positions on the shelf, accepting exchange and returns of merchandise, making refund of money tocustomers, and ensuring that balance of cash is maintained Sales Associate
Sears-Las Vegas, NV
June 2007 to February 2008
Primarily provided customer service. Specificjob dutiesinclude assisting in sales and answering questions about products, services, and merchandise.Searssalesassociatesalso assist with shelf-stocking responsibilitiesand organizing displays
Education
Film Production
Lone Star College System - Houston, TX
September 2015 to June 2019
Rancho High School - Las Vegas, NV
September 2003 to June 2007
Skills
• PROBLEM SOLVING (10+ years)
• TIME MANAGEMENT (10+ years)
• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• Editing
• Post Production
• Photography
• Adobe Photoshop
• Scripting
• Filming
• Video Production
• Adobe Premiere
• Video Editing
• Copywriting
• Creative writing
• Organizational skills
• Production planning
• Analysis skills
• Photo editing
• Adobe Lightroom
• Management
• Microsoft Word
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Additional Information
SKILLS
Problem Solving, Strong Work Ethic, Time Management, Time Management.
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