Joel Rao

Experience

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  International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Videographer

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

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  Savant Films

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  Production Assistant

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

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  International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Videographer

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

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  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)

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  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

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  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.

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  Gritless LLC

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Production Assistant
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  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.

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  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.

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  LPL Financial

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

  Client Service Specialist
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  Triple Point Productions

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  Office Production Assistant