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Sean J. Riley
Cliffside Park, NJ
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Objective
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A position in the field of Television/Film Production.
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Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
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August 2003
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Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Emphasis: Media Studies
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Production Experience
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Key Grip, Mindlight Films
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Chicago, IL, 11/04
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- Worked for an independent film company on a feature-length movie shot on HD, Welcome Back to the Barrio
- Set up lights, ran power, and moved equipment
- Responsible for generator, grip truck, and training apprentice in addition to regular duties
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Grip, IV Entertainment
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Chicago, IL, 5/04
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- Worked for an independent film company on a feature-length movie shot on HD, Finding Preet
- Set up lights, ran power, and moved equipment
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Best Boy and Key Grip, Apoyando Films
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Chicago, IL, 5/03-6/03
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- Worked for an independent film company
- Set up lights, ran power, and moved equipment
- Supervised and delegated responsibilities to grips and production assistants
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Production Assistant, Big Deahl Productions and High Road Productions
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Chicago, IL, Summer 03
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- Worked on several national ad campaigns
- Set up backdrop for table top shot and prepared product
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Production Assistant, Mathew Brady Films
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New York, NY, Summer 02
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- Procured materials throughout New York area needed to shoot commercials
- Moved lighting equipment and positioned rigs for table top shots
- Conducted film runs to Technicolor
- Commercials included Domino's Pizza, Dairy Queen, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Haagen Dazs
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Television Director, DeKalb City Council
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DeKalb, IL, 1/03-5/03
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- In charge of live broadcasts of City Council meetings and special city events
- Set up equipment, operated cameras and switcher, sent signals to local cable station
- Instructed camera operators, selected shots
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Additional Experience
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Projection Booth Manager, Goodrich Quality Theaters
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Oswego, IL, 10/03-5/04
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- Promoted from Booth Operator to Booth Manager after one month's employment
- Attached and edited trailers, pre-screened new arrivals, maintained projectors, and ran films
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Assistant Projection Booth Manager, AMC Cantera 30 Theatres
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Warrenville, IL, 2/98-5/02
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- Promoted from Concession Worker to Assistant Booth Manager after 16 months' employment
- Scheduled other booth employees, attached and edited trailers, pre-screened new arrivals, maintained projectors, and ran films
- Note: this 30-screen theatre was often the world's busiest movie theatre
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Computer Skills
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Video: Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, Impression DVD Pro, Final Cut Pro, Ulead VideoStudio
General: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel)
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References
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Furnished upon request.
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