Jonathan Duder

Experience

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  Meaford Youth Film Studio

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Line Producer

  - Instructor for a youth film program (ages 12-17) that teaches participants about the film making process - Assisted the producer with scheduling, lesson planning, and prepared daily call sheets for the students and parents - Supervised daily production and monitored equipment usage - Prepared equipment sponsorship proposals, and coordinated the gear rentals for the program.

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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Sept 2009 - now

  -Oversees daily front-line operations of Technology Centre including reservations, control and distribution all equipment and departmental resources.-Determines client equipment needs and informs user on availability; suggests appropriate alternatives, if necessary, and ensures equipment and facilities are available when required.-Conducts research and collects information on acquisitions of new equipment from vendors-Facilitates equipment purchases. Maintains a budget and purchasing records for supply purchases and repairs and works within each year’s budget limits. -Coordinates, updates and distributes communication notices on policy changes. Explains and enforces all relevant policies, procedures (e.g. overdue fines, equipment holds, payments) and ensures adherence by users.-Implements and maintains internal practices/systems/procedures for the efficient recording and retrieval of information associated with operational activities. -Participates and attends learning events and activities (e.g. conferences, training sessions) to maintain and expand currency of film and photography technologies.-Acts as lead hand by providing direction to technical, part-time and student staff assigned to the Technology Resource Centre including training, assignment of duties and coordination of work and work schedule. Show less - Distributes departmental equipment, monitors their general upkeep and maintenance, and ensures the availability and effective functioning of equipment for faculty and student use; ensures security and the safekeeping of all video/audio production equipment.- Checks all returned equipment for damage and ongoing maintenance; determines damage/repair needs; advises repair technician regarding priorities of equipment repair; performs any immediate and common repairs or replacements.- Investigates reports of missing or damaged items and determines solutions and levies fines when required. - Advises students on the proper and safe use of equipment, as well as techniques and procedures for equipment use. - Works in front-line operation of Technology Centre, handles telephone requests for equipment and facilities from students, faculty and other staff for booking or for cancellations and extensions.- Explains and ensures adherence to all policies and procedures.- Conducts tests on film, video, audio and lighting equipment as required.- Trains and supervises work study/student staff Show less

  • Equipment Distribution Technician

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Booking Assistant

    Sept 2009 - Nov 2019
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  Grey Bruce Arts Collective

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  Administrative Assistant

  - Assisted with the marketing for the 100 Mile Playwright Festival, which includingdistributing promotional material, composing press releases, and selling ad space- Prepped and arranged the lobby displays, and oversaw the receptions that followed eachperformance- Created a video loop that played during the reception; the process included shooting andcompiling footage, as well as editing.

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  Write Label

  Oct 2020 - now

  Freelance Writer

  Paid contributor of creative copy for a variety of clients including brands, media companies, agencies, and individuals.