1. JAMES DREWES
(352) 206-8015 | Jamesdrewes92@gmail.com | LinkedIn.com/JamesDrewes
EDUCATION & CORE SKILLS
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, FL – Degree earned August 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television with a Minor in Film & Cinema Studies
Microsoft & Mac Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
DNP Studios – Orlando, FL (August 2014 – September 2015)
DNP Studios is a television and film production company that has produced several feature films and
television commercials for universities, living communities, nonprofit organizations, and other
organizations.
Production Assistant Intern
• First Assistant on daily operations, to include review/editing/photocopying documents
• Designed and assembled production books which contained the shot list, scene breakdown, schedule,
maps, and contact information for everyone involved in the production
• Researched set location, props, and stock photos for various projects
• Updated and streamlined the company online presence; posted and organized company commercials,
promotional videos, and film trailers on YouTube and Vimeo
• Primary assistant to the director on five television commercial shoots
• Responsible for equipment safety and end of day equipment lockup
• Assisted crew with setup and deconstruction of set
• Operated boom microphone and recorded sound on shoots
• Frequently provided creative input on scene specifics involving lighting, actor/prop positioning and word
choice
• Responsible for phone lines coverage and conveyance to the director/producer, and timely
telecommunication with clients
• Relayed specific information about meeting times, location information, overnight accommodations, and
other logistics with cast and crew prior to shooting on set
• Managed meal/refreshment needs of staff during conference and shoots
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital – Tampa, FL (June 2011-August 2013)
Production Assistant in the Media Department
• Assisted Medical Media Chief shoot and produce news packages for the national VA News bulletins
• Designed flyers, news memos and posters for hospital-related events
• Served as a receptionist in the Patient Escort department. This involved directing patient transport issues to
include appropriate modes of transport (e.g., wheelchair, stretcher)
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Public Radio West – Culver City, CA (October 2016 – Present)
Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Temp position through AppleOne Employment Agency)
• Answer phone lines – transfer calls and convey messages
• Screen visitors and offer guests refreshments while they wait to be escorted from the lobby
• Interact with high-profile guests/celebrities with professionalism and respect
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA (January 2016 – October 2016)
Prep and Line Chef
• Prepared and served a variety of menu items safely and quickly
• Maintained a positive, energetic demeanor in high-pressure situations
• Responsible for cleanliness and overall upkeep of kitchen area at all times