Resume

Jesse Aaron Resnick

jesse@jesseresnick.com

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An adaptive, personable and highly resourceful visual artist specializing in broad and versatile media applications.  A fast and trans-modal learner, who seeks challenges that necessitate an innovative and inquisitive process.  Focused on synthesizing experiential skills from diverse fields and media.

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Education

Syracuse University, Syracuse NY                                                                                          Class of 2012

  • Undergraduate College of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Department of Trans-Media, Art Video BFA

    Coursework includes:

  • Film Theory Studies and Production: Sound/Image, Screenwriting, Problems of Film Perception, Cinematic Modes of Production, Film Theory, Storytelling Production, Cinematography
  • Art Video and Trans-Media: Art Colloquiums, Trans-Media (film, photography, art video computer art, sculpture) studios, Culture Jamming, Vidsonics, Advanced Post Production, Wood/Metalworking Sculpture Studio
  • Black & White, Color, and Digital Photography
  • Film, Art, and Architecture Histories
  • Spring Semester 2011 at Università degli Studi di Firenze in Florence, Italy

Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects), Final Cut Pro Studio (Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Color, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro), Logic, Celtx Scriptwriting

Related Experience

Camp Med-O-Lark                                                                                                      June 2010 – August 2010

  • Served as live-in counselor for children ages 7 to 16 in a long-term residential fine arts camp
  • Designed curriculum for and taught Art Video, Film Making, Photography (digital and film), and various athletic courses as well as daily camp-wide events
  • Structured and enforced group dynamics by anticipating and responding to the needs of 300+ campers and administration

Wellesley High School                                                                                    September 2007 – June 2008

  • Photography Teacher’s Assistant, responsible for class instruction and one-on-one direction
  • Designed and executed lesson plans, critiques, and demonstrations

Needham Town Cable Station                                                                        September 2006 – June 2007

  • Editor, contributed to all programming
  • Camera work in-studio and on location
  • Audio recording and mixing in-studio and on location
  • Control booth operation

Box 21 Productions                                                                                                            May – August 2006

  • Editor, contributed to Bose in-store advertisement and iRobot commercial advertisement
  • Principal camera operator for Brigham and Women’s Hospital advertisement

Other Experience

Back Bay Restaurant Group                                                                                    May 2009 – June 2010

  • Server, at Paparazzi Trattoria
  • Responsible for restaurant maintenance, efficient and personable service, and commitment to resolute team work

B&R Artisan Bread Won “Boston’s Best for Bakery in August 2008                             May 2008 – August 2008

  • Bread Baker, baked and coordinated output of bakery
  • Responsible for independently managing all facets of 24-hour bakery production

Exxcel Gymnastics and Rock Climbing                                                       Fall 2004 – Summer 2009

  • Rock Climbing Coach, taught classes and competitive Exxcel Climbing Team
  • Managed rock climbing gym maintenance, equipment, and design of facilities
  • Designed lessons and exercises, organized and ran outdoor climbing trips
  • Taught children ages 4-17, coached Adult Open Gym

Skills Proficient in German; mountaineering and rock climbing

References provided upon request