Joel Rao

Joel Rao

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  • About me

    Office Production Assistant

  • Education

    • New York University

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Cinematography and Film/Video Production 3.7 GPA
    • New York University Shanghai

      2018 - 2018
    • Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

      2017 - 2017
    • The Chicago Academy for the Arts

      2011 - 2015
      High School Diploma Media Arts
  • Experience

    • International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
      Videographer

      • Produced, directed, edited, and ran social media for conferences in Montreal

    • Savant Films

      Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
      Production Assistant

      • Locked off sets, organized receipts, and managed craft services for Norman Pinski Come Home (Released 2017)

    • International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      Videographer

      • Produced, directed, edited, and ran social media for conferences in Dublin

    • Kartemquin Educational Films

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Post Production Intern

      • Conducted research on the documentary, ’63 Boycott (Released 2017)• Assistant edited the documentary, ’63 Boycott (Released 2017)

    • Leo Burnett

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Production Intern

      • Drafted preliminary AICP Estimate Forms for GREENHOUSE Producers• Assistant edited on a case study for the Chicago Field Museum• Rigged lights, set up cameras, shot B-Roll, and acted as DIT on set• Produced, directed, shot, and edited an intern team project for Chicago non-profit, “The Center for Enriched Living” • Collaborated on an intern team project to produce an affluent youth oriented ad campaign for Kraft’s Grey Poupon Brand

    • Scott Rudin Productions

      Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
      Junior Assistant

      • Provided administrative support to Mr. Rudin.• Assisted in the filming and production of promotional materials for upcoming films and stage plays.• Researched and presented weekly entertainment trend reports to Mr. Rudin.

    • Gritless LLC

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
      Production Assistant
    • ARRI Rental

      Jul 2019 - Nov 2020
      Prep Tech

      • Prepped camera packages for film, television and commercial production.• Assisted assistant camera crew and cinematographers in prepping their camera packages for film, television and commercial production.

    • Chicago Filmmakers

      Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
      Marketing and Communications Intern

      • Created engaging copy and graphics for our newsletters, social and email marketing. • Coordinated with local non-profits to advertise our events and drive customer engagement.

    • LPL Financial

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2022
      Client Service Specialist
    • Triple Point Productions

      Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
      Office Production Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Series 7

      FINRA
      Jul 2021
    • PR Council Agency-Ready Certificate

      PR Council
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Bloomberg Market Concepts

      Bloomberg
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • SIE

      FINRA
      Mar 2021
    • Series 66

      FINRA
      Feb 2022