JOHN NICKAS
********@*****.*** · 516-***-**** · Bayville, New York
Team Player who leverages communication & organization to increase project efficiency EXPERIENCE
H4B Chelsea New York, New York
Administrative Fellow June 2019 – July 2020
• Served as primary point of contact for external offices, Individuals and agencies
• Gathered data and conducted research for new business and client on-boarding
• Prepared and managed expense reports, travel arrangements
• Organized and facilitated client meetings, conferences, catering events, entertainment and more
• Provided support to executives by handling phone calls, inquiries, scheduling and maintaining calendars Warner Bros. Pictures (Ocean’s 8) and various employers New York, New York Production Assistant/Freelance October 2016 – June 2019
• Worked on countless sets across a variety of production companies including Figure 8 Films (Kate Plus Date)
• Lead cross-departmental communication while on set to guarantee successful filming
• Coordinated background (extras) on set per creative guidelines
• Assumed responsibility for organization and distribution of call-sheets and scripts
• Assumed position of production coordinator on numerous occasions ensuring schedules, budgets, transportation and more were in compliance with production needs
• Maintained crowd control and traffic while rolling on set, to ease work conditions and keep continuity of film Atlantic Pictures New York, New York
Production Intern January 2018 –May 2018
• Gathered production development research
• Script reading/coverage determining progression and follow through of potential projects
• Collaborated with creative team on script and treatment ideas for brand clients
• Leveraged technical skills to edit videos
EDUCATION
Iona College New Rochelle, New York
BA in Mass Communications with a concentration in Television & Video Graduated May 2016
• Minor in Criminal Justice
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Skills: Film-making, Cinematography, Video Editing, Strategic Planning, Bookkeeping, Project Management, Problem-solving, Verbal & Written Communication
Systems: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook), Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and iMovie
Volunteer Work: Church of Resurrection Midnight Runs and Bailey Arboretum Grounds Keeping Interests: Photography, Fashion, Creative Drawing, Traveling, Soccer, Ice Hockey and Music