Valerie Ramsey — Gaffer at Mane Co. — Fresno, CA
Work experience
Mane Co.
Gaffer | 10/2019 - 10/2019
Gaffer onset for the Social Media Campaign of Living Proof Inc. Coordinated and planned lighting setups for the social media campaign strategy. Supported the Director of Photography with 2nd AC assistance and executing lighting adjustments. Maneuvered, prepped, managed, and disassembled various lighting equipment while being flexible on set for sudden changes.
Room 7, LLC
Grip | 10/2019 - 10/2019
Grip onset of No Ceiling music video for the artist Evan Michael Green. Provided support for the Director of Photography with location moves. Executed various lighting sets established by Director and DoP to achieve dynamic scenes. Maneuvered, prepped, managed, and disassembled various lighting equipment while being flexible on set for sudden changes.
Room 7, LLC
Grip | 07/2019 - 07/2019
Grip onset of a music video for the artist Chef Sean. Provided support for the Director of Photography with location moves. Executed various lighting sets established by Director and DoP to achieve dynamic scenes. Maneuvered, prepped, managed, and disassembled various lighting equipment while being flexible on set for sudden changes.
Stellar Lense Productions
Grip | 06/2019 - 06/2019
Grip onset for Rosé All Day at Daou Vineyards, Paso Robles, with Stellar Lense Production and Oops Doughnuts Productions. Provided support for the Director of Photography with location moves. Executed various lighting sets established by Director and DoP to achieve dynamic scenes. Maneuvered, prepped, managed, and disassembled various lighting equipment while being flexible on set for sudden changes.
Room 7, LLC
Grip | 05/2019 - 05/2019
Grip onset of Good Chick music video for artist Evan Michael Green. Assembled and carried out a variety of lighting setups. Determined styling on location for a variety of scenes to make settings more compelling.
DUNCAN ENTERPRISES
PHOTOGRAPHER | 12/2017 - 04/2019
Leveraging my deep understanding of the visual language and behaviors of Duncan’s multi-brand target audiences, I created lifestyle photography that was trend relevant, which supported key brand initiatives and met business unit standards. Creatively captured product and lifestyle imagery for catalogs, packaging, in-store signage, websites, and digital marketing materials. Collaborated with Art Director, Brand Managers, and other Creative team members to carry out large photoshoots.
Freelance
BTS Photographer | 04/2019 - 04/2019
Captured behind the scenes photos of the production of Love Day short film. Flexible with the team through transitions of locations while easily working around actors and production company to photograph the sets special moments.
Duncan Enterprises
STUDIO COORDINATOR AND IMAGE SPECIALIST | 01/2017 - 12/2017
Introduced trend relevance to the company’s lifestyle photography in order to create pivotal content for all business units. Images were crucial to the success of online paid advertisements for brands such as Tulip, Tattoo Junkee, and Lique. Established a company standard for filing and accessing images through Duncan’s digital asset software. Managed studio scheduling, model booking, and photoshoot prep. Photographed a wide dynamic of product packaging and executed company standard post-processing.
DUNCAN ENTERPRISES
PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN | 09/2016 - 01/2017
Developed as an assistant by anticipating Lead Photographer’s needs when preparing for a wide range of photoshoots for a diverse portfolio of brands. Shadowing the Lead Photographer, I enhanced my abilities in studio lighting, product photography, post-processing and studio management. Regularly created personal goals for self-improvement & growth possibilities that I knew I could provide for the company.
ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER | 06/2013 - 12/2014
Photographed yearbook photos, award ceremonies, dances, sports, and other events for schools ranging from K-12. Developed the ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of ages and to work in a team to achieve a common goal.
CINECROWN
INTERN | 09/2014 - 11/2014
Assistant for a wedding photography and videography company. Responsibilities included marketing at bridal shows, image processing, and creating marketing plans. Gained knowledge of marketing and business development.
KRISTEN BOSWORTH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER | 03/2013 - 04/2014
Second photographer for weddings, receptions, and family portraits. Improved abilities to shoot in various types of lighting and to create comfortable environments in order to capture special moments.
