General Manager Los Angeles
Resume:
Jimmy Castor, Jr.
Creative Director & General Manager
*************@*****.*** • 310-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-castor-jr-11747020 /• LA, CA Areas of Expertise
• Creative Direction
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Creative Strategy
• Continuous Improvement
• Brand Development
• Product Development
• Visual Communication
Professional Experience
Freelance - Los Angeles, CA
Film/Video Editor - Editor Reel:
https://vimeo.com/839913584/a6ad9612e4?share=copy
Photographer https://vimeo.- com/Portfolio: 839916668/0285d49178?share=copy 2012 – Present
• Leverage the Adobe Creative Suite to craft visually compelling narratives, enhancing project quality and viewer engagement.
• Edit trailers, promos, and documentaries, crafting captivating visual narratives for effective communication and engagement.
• Recognized as editor of an award-winning documentary short for exceptional storytelling through editing and creative vision.
• Lead and manage diverse photo shoots, crafting compelling visual narratives across multiple genres to boost brand engagement.
• Provide expertise in Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera Raw, and Bridge, delivering edited images that exceed client expectations.
• Source strategic project locations and models, optimizing resources for seamless production and achieving desired visual outcomes. Ice Rink General Manager 2015 – Present
Willy Bietak Productions - Santa Monica, CA
• Enhanced event efficiency through strategic load-in/out coordination.
• Elevated team performance via targeted recruitment, training, and leadership.
• Maintained superior rink conditions round-the-clock through expert ice management and equipment operation.
• Strengthened client-Bietak Productions relationships as a key liaison.
• Optimized payroll and amplified marketing impact for clients and Bietak Productions. Band/Tour/Road Manager 2004 – 2012
• Strategically organized worldwide tours, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.
• Successfully brokered band contracts to optimize financial and artistic opportunities.
• Recruited local talent to enrich band performance and adaptability across venues.
• Elevated band's brand and visibility through strategic marketing and public appearances.
• Ensured seamless travel and accommodations, facilitating smooth tour progression.
• Efficiently managed concert revenues, ensuring accurate collection and financial growth. Page 2 2
Relevant Experience
Production Management • Production • Post Production New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA
• Launched career in NYC, expanding across states, now based in Redondo Beach, CA.
• Versatile in Production, Production Management, and Post Production roles.
• Enhanced visual content quality for LA freelance projects as Editor/Photographer/Retoucher.
• Improved production efficiency as Location Manager for Wily Bietak Productions.
• Boosted client satisfaction as Front Office Manager at The Post Group in Hollywood.
• Drove audience engagement at Panda TV CH53 in Torrance.
• Expertly negotiated and managed film site agreements for MTV Networks in LA.
• Ensured timely project completions as Location Coordinator for MTV Networks in NY.
• Optimized resource allocation for MTV News across NY, LA, and FL.
• Elevated production design quality as Assistant Art Director for MTV News.
• Ensured smooth operations for SNL Location Shoots in New York, NY.
• Coordinated talent for the Apollo Comedy Hour in New York, NY.
• Managed audience dynamics for the Apollo Comedy Hour and Def Comedy Jam.
• Provided critical support to the Executive Producer of Apollo Comedy Hour.
• Directed production coordination efforts in New York, NY, for various companies. Additional Experience
Front Office Specialist
Hospitality - Los Angeles, CA
Apprenticeship in Film Editing
Film Editing Pro - Los Angeles, CA
Apprenticeship in Film Editing
Moviola Education Center - Los Angeles, CA
Education
Associate of Science - Photography
Santa Monica College
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