Alex Witkowski
Production Manager · Succulent Coffee Roasters
Huntington Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Dedicated and meticulous Videographer Editor with extraordinary eye for detail and an excellent record of colleague satisfaction. Comprehensive experience with all aspects of video production and post-production. Proven ability to handle a variety of simultaneous projects and work under high-pressure deadlines.
Core Qualifications
• Exceptional experience with audio recording video taping and editing
• Strong expertise in non-linear and linear editing
• Superior proficiency with analog and digital editing systems broadcast applications and general production
• Excellent skills in editing and digitizing raw footage
• Outstanding facility at working on multiple production assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of building sets, lighting and production assistance
• Produced content ranging from mini documentaries, action sports videos, and commercials for local businesses.
• Directed, shot, and produced full length action sports video
• Ability to showcase work through venues and public amenities
Work Experience
Production Manager
Succulent Coffee Roasters2021 – Present
• Uphold company standards of excellence by making decisions that positively affect the wellbeing of your teammates, customers, and yourself • Maintain clean and sanitary work environment at all times • Oversee fulfillment of orders for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce sales channels • As requested by Production Roaster: weigh and prepare green coffee for roasting in accordance with daily roasting schedule • Weigh, package, and ship roasted coffee in accordance with production orders • Serve as delivery driver to ensure all wholesale orders requiring physical delivery are delivered to clients throughout Los Angeles and Orange County according to the company’s delivery schedule • Ensure all production supplies are cleaned and properly organized on a daily and weekly basis (includes, green and roasted coffee buckets, scoops, scales, racks, etc.) • Manage inventory and organization of packaging and shipping supplies (bags, sticker labels, boxes, tape, etc.) • Learn to execute production roasts of all coffees with precision, adhering to all company standards of excellence • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the coffee roasters and roasting accessories, as requested by the Production Roaster • Learn to evaluate roast quality in accordance with company standards through coffee cuppings • Act as a company representative with existing wholesale clients by answering questions and providing guidance during regular coffee deliveries, and by elevating client concerns to company ownership as necessary • Execute all tasks with speed and precision • Safely operate all coffee production and brewing equipment Communicate early and often with teammates and managers to solve problems when they arise •Contribute thoughtful ideas and suggestions for improving operations • Happily assist the roastery team with various tasks as needed
Head of Production / Delivery Driver
Portola Coffee Roasters - Costa Mesa, CA2020 – 2021
- Assembles and packages roasted coffee in quantity for the purpose of deliveries - Fulfill online orders accurately for shipping - Manages inventory of green coffee and other fulfillment supplies - Order packaging and fulfillment supplies from approved vendors - Measures, weighs, and mixes necessary ingredients in accordance with standardized recipes - Provides support to coffee roasting staff such as supplies delivery and other maintenance tasks as needed - Maintains constant flexibility to address any related ad-hoc or unplanned tasks not otherwise described - Operates weigh & fill machine, label printing machine, and bag sealing machines. - Performs mathematical calculations to adjust bag sizes. Has knowledge of basic math measurements, can add, multiply, and divide accurately. - Knowledge of weights and measures to accurately weigh and measure items for packaging. - Prepares required reports and maintains daily production worksheets, following record keeping requirements. - Cleans equipment, supplies and facility to ensure safe and sanitary work area and working conditions. - Maintains proper storage of food and supplies. - Maintains storage areas in neat order. - Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. - Packs and loads products in preparation of delivery. - Maintains inventory of backup coffee and supplies for each delivery site. - Picks up reusable containers and dishes for cleaning and sterilization at central facility. - Responsible for tracking maintenance needs of delivery van and ensures services are performed at required intervals. - Safely operate a forklift, unloading cargo from trucks - Attends meetings and trainings as requested. - Implements safe work practices in accordance with the Cal-OSHA. - Identify workplace hazards and/or unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to make the area safe & notify supervisor. - Works as a member of the Portola team by promoting the mission and philosophy of Portola.
Videographer/Editor
Icon Dance Awards - Orange County, CA2020 – 2021
- Loading-in and Breakdown event set-up. - Capturing video of routines at competitions events - Providing superior customer service to event attendees - Engaging customers and maximizing sales at each event - Communicating inventory and supply needs to event Director
Production Assistant / Assistant Delivery Driver
Portola Coffee Roasters - Costa Mesa, CA2020 – 2020
- Assemble and package coffee in quantity for the purpose of deliveries - Measures, weighs, and mixes necessary ingredients in accordance with standardized recipes. - Performs mathematical calculations to adjust bag sizes. Has knowledge of basic math measurements, can add multiply and divide accurately. - Knowledge of weights and measures to accurately weigh and measure items for packaging. - Prepares required reports and maintains daily production worksheets, following record keeping requirements. - Cleans equipment, supplies and facility to ensure safe and sanitary work area and working conditions. - Maintains proper storage of food and supplies. -Maintains storage areas in neat order. - Uses interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. - Packs and loads delivery proportionate for order. - Maintains inventory of backup coffee and supplies for each delivery site. - Picks up reuseable containers and dishes for cleaning and sterilization at central facility. - Responsible for maintenance of transportation process including vehicle safety inspection, gas check, cleanliness, safety precautions, road safety. - Maintains clear and ongoing communication, provides documentation for the purpose of providing written support. - Attends meetings and trainings as requested. - Implements safe work practices in accordance with the Department of Environmental Health. - Identify workplace hazards and/or unsafe conditions, take appropriate action to make the area safe, notify supervisor
Manager
Munchies Pizza2012 – 2020
• Welcome customers as they arrive at the restaurant, and ensure that they are being serviced properly • Oversee the order-taking and delivery system, ensuring that all is being carried out according to standards • Create and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, to ensure on-time delivery of supplies • Oversee equipment maintenance work, ensuring that preventative measures are taken into place • Ascertain the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of both customer serving and dining areas, and the kitchen • Balance out cash register. Responsible for opening and closing shop. • Answer and direct a multi-line phone • Supervision of all kitchen staff. Training of kitchen staff, and distribution kitchen tasks to the employees
Freelance Video Editor
Yours Truly Media - Costa Mesa, CA2019 – 2020
- Sync multiple cameras in post - Editing music into a film score - Editing documentary audio & video clips into various length creative films that match brand style. - Simple exposure, color corrections and camera matching - Ability to accept and deliver footage online - Able to take creative direction when needed for quality control
Video Editing Intern
Race Service2019 – 2019
- Worked one on with senior editor organizing sequences - Created variable lengths of deliverable video - Edited a short project on Shelby Daytona race car
Documentary Filmmaker
Cal State Long Beach Capstone Class2017 – 2018
• Investigated potential documentary subjects to understand their relevance and what would be required to create a solid production that conveys the right message and meaning. • Interviewed documentary subjects and participants to uncover their stories and to imbue the film with their voice. • Shot, edited, and added music tracks and selections to documentaries.
Video Producer
The Coach House Concert Hall2018 – 2018
• Shot and edited live events, keynote speakers, and shows. • Edited raw footage for promotional uses • Recorded and created short promotional videos for bands
