J.R. Hardman

Experience

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  Holiday Inn St. Paul East

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Sales and Catering Administrative Assistant

  • Answered calls for Sales and Catering Managers• Organized meeting room schedule• Managed client contact database• Sent mailings to potential clients

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  Trojan Vision Television

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

  Production Group

  • Recorded sound and video for campus events at University of Southern California• Videographer for The Cutting Edge student television show

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  University of Southern California

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

  • Assisted Senior Lecturer in USC School of Cinematic Arts Sound Department• Taught use of Pro-Tools software and proper file management techniques• Scheduled and managed Foley recording sessions and mix sessions for short student films • Checked out audio equipment to students and managed equipment inventory• Managed database of student films• Coordinated schedule for edit rooms, mixing stages, and Foley recording studio

  • Student Assistant to Senior Lecturer

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Sound Department Window Worker

    Aug 2006 - Dec 2007
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  Filmosonido Postproduccion

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

  Postproduction Intern

  • Assisted picture editors, Foley recordists, and audio mixers• Performed all duties in Spanish language

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  3 Arts Entertainment

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2010

  Floater Assistant

  • Supported high-profile talent and literary managers with A-list clients• Rolled calls, scheduled appointments, tracked submissions, and created bookings• Managed script/DVD libraries and edited client reels• Trained and supervised new mailroom staff and interns

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  Gitlin Productions

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Assistant to the President / CEO

  • Supported President / CEO by rolling calls, managing executive calendar, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel, and tracking script submissions• Prepared pitch materials, conducted research, created talent lists, and wrote script coverage

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  Campus MovieFest / Ideas United

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2019

  • Hired, trained, onboarded, and managed 15 tour members• Increased internship applications by 400% through enhanced outreach• Led biannual staff evaluation process to improve employee performance• Managed program logistics and promotions on university campuses in 17 U.S. states and at 7 universities in London, UK• Planned and executed CMF London Screenings and Award Ceremony• Managed annual budget of over $150,000• Brand ambassador for major partners including Prime Video, Adobe, Panasonic, Sennheiser, and the Elfenworks Foundation• Managed tech support phone line and Zendesk customer service system• CMF Cannes Film Festival Program Director• Technical Director and counselor supervisor for Camp Flix summer camp, which served 300 campers ages 11-17 Show less • Managed 4-5 tour members for Campus MovieFest, the world’s largest student film festival• Coordinated logistics and facilitated promotions for on-campus student filmmaking and screening events at 6-9 universities per semester in various U.S. states• Scheduled and booked travel and lodging arrangements for touring staff• Managed budget of approximately $13,000 per semester• Tracked equipment inventory and transportation for laptops, cameras, and other filmmaking gear• Managed projection and Q&A sessions for over 150 short films at CMF Hollywood Film Summit• Liaison with celebrity presenters for CMF Hollywood Workshops and Award Ceremony• Brand ambassador for major corporate partners including Adobe, Western Digital, and Doritos• Led team that represented Campus MovieFest at the 2014 Cannes International Film Festival inCannes, France Show less • Created unique promotions strategies for filmmaking and screening events at 6-9 universitycampuses per semester• Increased submissions and attendance for select events by 25% through digital marketing, social media, press relations, and grassroots promotions• Drafted press releases for campus newspapers, radio and television stations, and other media outlets• Hired and managed on-campus street teams for tabling, flyering, and other grassroots promotions efforts• Liaison with school administrators, student contacts, and campus organizations• Created and implemented social media strategy for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Show less • Taught filmmaking skills (ideation, cinematography, and editing) to university students in the United States and Mexico• Conducted technical support for Final Cut Pro, iMovie and Adobe Premiere via phone and Zendesk customer service system• Shot and edited archival video content for on-campus events at 6-9 universities per semester as well as CMF Grand Finale screenings and awards events in Mexico City, Mexico, and Hollywood, California• Ran A/V setup for screening events• Hosted various live screening events as Master of Ceremonies• Represented Campus MovieFest at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Market in Cannes, France• Performed duties in both English and Spanish Show less

  • Senior Tour Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Tour Manager

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Promotions Manager

    Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Video Manager

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
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  Reenactress Productions LLC

  Jan 2016 - now

  Director

  Reenactress (in production) is a documentary showcasing the little-known subculture of women who cross-dress as men to portray soldiers at historical reenactments and living history events. These female military reenactors are on a mission to raise awareness of over 400 real women who disguised themselves as men and served in the American Civil War. More info at https://www.reenactress.com/

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  Sundance Institute

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  Manager, Operations: Artist Programs

  • Planned, marketed, and executed educational programs for groups of 10-1000+ participants• Adapted 6 in-person events to the online environment on Zoom• Managed $180,000 budget for major grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation• Collaborated with marketing team, social media team, web developers, and outreach & inclusion department to increase diversity of artists and audiences• Hired, trained, and managed community outreach coordinator and volunteers• Fostered relationships with community leaders in 8 cities• Negotiated and drafted venue, catering, and vendor contracts• Coordinated travel, lodging, and meals for guest speakers, advisors, fellows, and artists• Compiled data reports from participant surveys with metrics team to evaluate and improve programs• Supported Director of Operations by managing cross-departmental events calendar, maintaining databases, tracking expenses, conducting research, and scheduling meetings Show less

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  Salt Lake County

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  COVID-19 Training Specialist

  • Led new employee and volunteer orientation for COVID-19 responders• Conducted orientation for over 800 new hires in 6 months• Created, copy edited, and distributed learning materials including course outlines, curricula, manuals, presentations, infographics, and micro-learning materials• Recorded and edited video and audio content for virtual trainings and employee recognition• Input and closed classes in Saba Learning Management System (LMS)• Scheduled and managed in-person and virtual training sessions• Scheduled and maintained facilities and equipment• Managed course registration and transcript data• Prepared analytic reports for various stakeholders Show less

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  Sundance Institute

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Sundance Film Festival Technical Lead, Digital Screenings

  • Facilitated virtual Q&A sessions with filmmakers and festival programmers for Sundance Film Festival 2021• Reviewed training material for Festival Tech Lead team• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for live events including closed captioning services for accessibility • Edited and archived video content and ensured quality control of recordings

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  PBS Utah

  Apr 2021 - now

  Associate Producer

  Associate Producer of Utah Insight and This Is Utah on PBS Utah