looking for steady work/willing to re-locate can anyone help

[Sheik Yerbouti]

heres my resume:
 OBJECTIVE: A digital video production/editing position in which my production skills can be utilized, with an opportunity to improve these skills.


QUALIFICATIONS
Graphics and multimedia software- Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Macromedia Flash/Dreamweaver,
Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro (all versions), DVD Studio Pro, QuickTime Pro, Discreet Cleaner, Pinnacle Commotion Pro, Sonic DVD.

Skills- Scanning and color correction for still images.
          Extensive knowledge of Macintosh OS 7.0-10.3.
           Macintosh software/hardware troubleshooting.
           Proficient with digital video cameras and related equipment.
           Proficient with digital still photography and manipulation.
           Experienced in configuring and maintaining high end non-linear                                                
           Editing suites.
           Complete understanding of digital video codecs, compression,  
           and distribution for web, DVD, and film.

EDUCATION
Berkeley Computer Training, Bala Cynwyd, PA  2000-2001
Desktop Publishing Program
Certification in over 200 hours of hands on training in Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, scanning and color correction, graphic file formats, working with service bureaus, design fundamentals, typography, pre-press and production, and computer maintenance and operation.

Future Media Concepts, Philadelphia, PA  2001-2002
Final Cut Pro, Master Classes
On October 17, 2001 I received my Apple certification in over 50 hours of hands on training in Final Cut Pro 2.

Web Design Master Classes
In June of 2002, I received my Macromedia certifications in over 120 hours of hands-on training in Dreamweaver,
Flash Mx (action scripting), and Fireworks.


Cabrini College, Radnor, PA   1998-2000
Part-time studies included courses in Psychology 101, Philosophy, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Practicum, English Composition, College Radio station DJ for 89.1 FM. In early 1999 I worked as an intern with Pierre Robier at 93.3WMMR.

       
           University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA  2002
Part time studies included Film 101, sound design, and digital multimedia. My studies abruptly ended due to class cancellations.


    EMPLOYMENT

 Rivers of the World
(Non-profit charity work)
In the summer of 1999 I drove in a convoy of several Land Rovers to Belize C.A. to deliver school and medical supplies to children in need. While in Belize I was amongst the ten or so volunteers who built the 1st library in the Belizean city of Orange Walk.




Image Arts Etc. - King of Prussia, PA
                   March 2001-September 2001
Position held- Graphic Designer, Photographer, Tech Specialist, and Manager.
Responsibilities- Digital portrait photography, graphic design/page layout. Custom framing and matting of a variety of 2-D subject matter intended for output to multiple diverse sources such as coasters, t-shirts, mugs, and tiles. Digital photo color correction, enlargement, manipulation and restoration. Technical troubleshooting for Mac/Pc networking. Customer service and managerial related tasks.
 

Je2Associates -  Blue Bell, PA
                               March 2002-October 2002
                              Position held- Video Editor, Tech Specialist
                              Responsibilities- Non-linear video editing, color correction, and
DVD creation. Technical troubleshooting, system maintenance and repair.


Sherwood Studios/Mr. DVD - Philadelphia, PA
                   November 2002-March 2003
Position held- Video Editor, DVD Creator, and Tech Specialist
Responsibilities- Non-linear video editing, title design, media management, replication/duplication supervisor. DVD creation.


                             SPS Technologies- Jenkintown, PA
                  March 2003-June 2003
                 Position held- Video Editor, Cameraman, Script Supervisor
                 Responsibilities- I was contracted to shoot and edit several short  
                 training segments, including the company?s one hundred year
                 anniversary special.

               
                 Burndown Studios L.L.C.- Philadelphia, PA
               October 2003- present day
                 Position held- Video Editor, Director of Video Photography.
                 Responsibilities- Non-linear video editing of archival and current
                 material relating mainly to the collaborative Philadelphia music
                 scene. That of which includes full feature music videos, and live
                 shows. All for intended distribution via Internet and DVD.

               
                Union 237 Gallery- Philadelphia, PA
               December 2003- April 2004
                Position held- Assistant Video Editor, Tech Specialist.
                Responsibilities: Non-linear video editing of a wide variety of
                creative content including, commercials for local bars/clubs,
                visual effects (eye candy) for projection screen viewing.
                Animated slideshow creation. Motion effects and workflow
                supervisor. Final color corrections and DVD creation for a
               documentary on historic war/combat photographer entitled
               ?Adrian Wecer?.  Other major tasks included troubleshooting
                and maintaining several Mac OS based graphics and video
                based workstations.

             
            Eot Productions L.L.C.- Blue Bell, PA
            March 2004- present day
           Position held- Co-Founder/Producer/Editor
           Responsibilities- This Company was formed by my father and myself
           in order to facilitate the production of my first film project. The film
           is a documentary about a private, therapeutic boarding school for
           troubled adolescents. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in                                    
           mid June. I am in charge of creating the shooting script, crew and
           equipment acquisition, and all post production.

      A full portfolio of my graphic design and still photography work is available upon request. A full reel of my video production and motion effects work is also available upon request, and can be delivered via miniDV tape, DVCAM tape, DVD, or on a VHS transfer.

*I also posses my own in-house non-linear video editing suite. This consists of a high end Mac G5, professional video decks, a broadcast compliant Xl1 DV camcorder, tripods, and portable audio solutions. I am equipped to edit video formats ranging from analog, DV, (24p) DVCAM, SD, to compressed HD.*


_________________
Jordan Eisman
No. 5 Road
Philadelphia PA, USA
Elan 7 survivor, August 28, 1995-March 20, 1998
JordanEisman@comcast.net[ This Message was edited by: Sheik Yerbouti on 2004-05-20 09:08 ]

[Anonymous]

that is a pretty impressive resumee ya got there jordan! seems to me that you'd have no trouble landing a gig. why are you sitting at your computer all day and not going out ther and finding work by yourself, like most people do? you are always p[osting to this sight so you must be home, right? get some dignity and dont be a pusseye..if ya cant find anyting, then make up wit your dad and go back to work on the docu, ddude..get a life!
begging for work on the internet is sort of pathetick dude. you're bigger than that, so go DO IT.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

thanks DAd, but u know i have the only way to get a job like that in philly is if somone "has to die" that is a quote from a current camera man at center city film and video, i have sent out over 150 emails with my resume to various places from here to la, to london, to even vancouver.. not as easy u might think, and most the work that i do get i do from home, hence the close proximity to my computer..

[Sheik Yerbouti]

btw, making up wiht my dad isnt that easy..... infact its nearly impossible i have run out of things to aplogize for, even if im not responsible for them.. and i dont need to get a life, i have one, and it sux, but things get better, at least im not in elan.

"all energy flows accroding to the winds of the great magnet"
                                                     -Hunter s. thompson

[Marina]

Jordan,

The film industry is probably the most unstable and competitive business in the market. Once you're through with you project, they're through with you and you have to go look for another job. Is it possible to be hired permanently as a producer? Of course it is, but you gotta be THE PRODUCER, there are few steady positions available. I'm sure you already know about all this stuff. My point is: Chances are, you might have to open your mind and look for whatever work is available at the moment. Eventually something better will come along, but for now... you need to make a living, right? Even it's a job that you happen to be overqualified for, you should just take it for now.

Dude, I'm impressed! Bush has totally fucked you guys over, didn't he? When I used to live in the US (2 and a half years ago), there were people moving to the US from all over the Americas to find work. The levels of unemployment were a lot lower than the rest of America (except Canada, i think). The presidential elections are coming up, you guys need to put a competent person in charge so he/she could follow up after Bush's mess. It's a shame! It really is. Hopefully, when I come over to visit, Bush will be far far gone!   :wave:

  Peace!

[Anonymous]

jordan, i appreciate the comparison but i aint your daddy.
my advice for what its worth...cop to your guilt and clean up your mess.
you are 100% wrong from what i have just heard...(not from your dad, but someone even closer than that).
the jist being this dude...you did something, (you know what it is) worse than one (but just as unforgivable)who also was sacked, recently. look to yourself , if your life sux. you chose it, you make it happen on a daily basis, you enable it. so when are you going to cop to it already?
we had some good times up in maine...too bad you forgot all the good things elan taught us. stop trying to be like the losers on this site..( they know who they are, too). you have everything going for you, why throw it all away because your pride is hurt?
pablo....come to florida!

[Sheik Yerbouti]

who the hell are u then? what are u talkin about "We had some good times in maine" whats with the vague and evasive responses, how am i even supposed to consider ur advice, (let alone argue with it) if u dont identify yourself.. u imply that u are someone i know, then grow the fuck up and indetify yourself, unless of course its good ole DAD vicariously trying to point me in (what he thinks is) the right direction) by posting what u did, i feel u are obligated to identify urself.. ok, i mean if u heard this from someone closer than my father, the who was it? cop to ur guilt and clean up ur mess? what guilt, what mess? if im not mistakenm u sound just like my father and im a fool to belive that u arent unless u identify urself, stop taunting me.. btw at least im mature enough not to pretend im someone else in this exchange of posts..