Microsoft Expert
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Post Production
Final Cut Pro
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Maya
Experience
Experienced in Adobe Creative Cloud
Production
Director of Photography
Lighting Director
Equipment Management
Meet Damani
I am a graduate of California State university. I have a bachelors in Fine arts with a focus on Video and Animation. I found my love for creating at a young age. I would watch a Television Show or when I went to the movies I would instantly go off to write a story of my own stories. As I grew older my creativity evolved and eventually I found myself searching for ways to be apart of local productions. I am a congenital amputee, meaning I was born without my left hand. Instead of letting that be hindrance I have used that as motivation to work harder and problem solve at the highest level. Over the past 5 years I have been working with a film production doing various jobs on production sets. I specialize in organizing and running the pre-production and set up for most shoots.
I love creating content that people can enjoy watching and now I am looking to become involved in and work on higher budget productions such as Major Motion Pictures and Network television.
Work Experience
graphic art
Art Assistant – Hayward, CA
August 2019 - present
Assist with checkout of photography, video, and multimedia equipment.
- Use WebCheckout online database to track inventory items.
- Worked with co-workers to create informative signs
- trained staff
Supplemental Instruction Leader, CSUEB–Hayward,CA
April 2017 – June 2017
Develop study plans for CSUEB students struggling in classes
-Offer guidance, support, and resources for students who come into the session
-Write reports in regards to each session
Camp Counselor, Camp Winning Hands – Oakland, CA
June 2014 – present
Serve as a camp counselor for a summer camp for children with various hand deficiencies
-Create, plan, and set up several activities for the children
-Provide guidance, support, and also train in emergency response
Production Assistant, Baybizfilms – Antioch, CA
Feb. 2012 – present
Provide assistance with production design for film and photography shoots - setup lights, backgrounds, manage and swap lenses, work with models, and find locations
- Videography for political campaigns, independent artists, musicians, and weddings
- Oversee production equipment and ensure functionality
- Editing and post-production effects using Final Cut Pro
