Resume
MICHAEL RAPUANO
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Recently graduated with a B.A. in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago. A hard-worker skilled in proper equipment operation, maintenance, communication, and efficiency. Experience with equipment rental as well as numerous film/video projects as camera operator, 1st & 2nd AC etc. Knowledge of several 16/35mm motion picture film and digital cinema cameras including RED, Arri, Canon, Sony, and Panasonic equipment, among others.
SKILLS
Equipment: Extensive experience with film/digital camera systems and their corresponding accessories.
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, iWork, Microsoft Office, RentalTrax & WebCheckout.
Professional: Familiarity with Chicago film community, work experience alongside Columbia & Depaul alumni.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Columbia College Film Equipment Center - Chicago, IL Equipment Technician / Teaching Assistant Jan 2018 - May 2019
� Assisted professors and students with daily classroom procedures.
� Facilitated equipment rentals for students including camera, lighting and sound equipment.
� Distributed film stock, shipped exposed film and delivered film negatives to be scanned.
AbelCine - Chicago, IL Training Intern Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
� Assisted with equipment classes, workshops and events including the REDucation course.
� Inspected ingoing and outgoing equipment including cameras, lenses, accessories etc.
� Troubleshot equipment issues and answered client questions.
Camera Ambassador Rentals - Chicago, IL Rental Tech Intern Jan 2018 - May 2018
� Prepped outgoing equipment orders for clients as well as returns.
� Troubleshot equipment issues & performed general maintenance.
� Practiced equipment operation through demos and practical application.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Cinema Art + Science June 2015 - May 2019
Columbia College Chicago Grade Point Average - 3.934
STUDENT WORK
The Art House Film Appreciation Society May 2016 - May 2019
Marketing / Media Manager
� Maintained social media pages, designed graphics, and announced semi-weekly screenings/events.
� Organized appearances by filmmakers/critics including John McNaughton, Gabe Klinger and Jonathan Rosenbaum. � Communicated with nearly 500 members and gathered feedback.
REFERENCES
Adam Jones - Coordinator of the Cinematography Department, Columbia College
Chicago ------------
Megan Donnelly - Training Manager, AbelCine ------------
Adam Wayne - Assistant Director of Operations, Camera Ambassador Rentals ------------
Justin Bailey - Manager, Columbia College Chicago Film Equipment Center ------------
MICHAEL RAPUANO
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Recently graduated with a B.A. in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago. A hard-worker skilled in proper equipment operation, maintenance, communication, and efficiency. Experience with equipment rental as well as numerous film/video projects as camera operator, 1st & 2nd AC etc. Knowledge of several 16/35mm motion picture film and digital cinema cameras including RED, Arri, Canon, Sony, and Panasonic equipment, among others.
SKILLS
Equipment: Extensive experience with film/digital camera systems and their corresponding accessories.
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, iWork, Microsoft Office, RentalTrax & WebCheckout.
Professional: Familiarity with Chicago film community, work experience alongside Columbia & Depaul alumni.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Columbia College Film Equipment Center - Chicago, IL Equipment Technician / Teaching Assistant Jan 2018 - May 2019
� Assisted professors and students with daily classroom procedures.
� Facilitated equipment rentals for students including camera, lighting and sound equipment.
� Distributed film stock, shipped exposed film and delivered film negatives to be scanned.
AbelCine - Chicago, IL Training Intern Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
� Assisted with equipment classes, workshops and events including the REDucation course.
� Inspected ingoing and outgoing equipment including cameras, lenses, accessories etc.
� Troubleshot equipment issues and answered client questions.
Camera Ambassador Rentals - Chicago, IL Rental Tech Intern Jan 2018 - May 2018
� Prepped outgoing equipment orders for clients as well as returns.
� Troubleshot equipment issues & performed general maintenance.
� Practiced equipment operation through demos and practical application.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Cinema Art + Science June 2015 - May 2019
Columbia College Chicago Grade Point Average - 3.934
STUDENT WORK
The Art House Film Appreciation Society May 2016 - May 2019
Marketing / Media Manager
� Maintained social media pages, designed graphics, and announced semi-weekly screenings/events.
� Organized appearances by filmmakers/critics including John McNaughton, Gabe Klinger and Jonathan Rosenbaum. � Communicated with nearly 500 members and gathered feedback.
REFERENCES
Adam Jones - Coordinator of the Cinematography Department, Columbia College
Chicago ------------
Megan Donnelly - Training Manager, AbelCine ------------
Adam Wayne - Assistant Director of Operations, Camera Ambassador Rentals ------------
Justin Bailey - Manager, Columbia College Chicago Film Equipment Center ------------