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Nicole Alyssa Del Valle
Producer.
Production Designer.
Logistics Administrator.
Queens, New York
Work Experience
August 2024 - Present
September 2022 - Present
May 2022 - Present
Logistics Administrator, Lead Producer
Outta Pocket Pictures, New York, NY
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Acting as project manager for the company; managing the company calendar, internal workflow, and communications.
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Serving as lead producer for internal and external projects; scheduling, budgeting, team leading, and client coordination.
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Assisting the CEO and COO in fulfilling logistical and administrative duties within the company; cultivating company organization.
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Online brand and web development; copywriting and marketing.
Art Department Freelancer
Self-Employed, New York, NY
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Designing and dressing sets with intricate details, including transforming spaces with custom graphics and set dressings.
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Constructing and painting set pieces to replicate realistic textures and designs, enhancing visual appeal and continuity.
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Assisting with food styling, set construction, and scenic work.
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Sourcing and styling for period and fantasy projects,.
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Mastering spacial visualization and set dressing techniques.
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Collaborating on high-intensity projects, ensuring continuity and handling delicate props, set pieces, and practical effects.
Freelance Producer
Self-Employed, New York, NY
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Liaising effectively between clients, talent, and production teams to ensure smooth communication and project success.
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Managing budgets up to $15,000, overseeing scheduling, location scouting, and coordination of crew tasks for various film and commercial projects.
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Directing all logistical aspects, including hiring, casting, and equipment sourcing for multimedia productions and photo shoots.
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Streamlining pre-production workflows, optimizing on-set processes and enhancing team efficiency across film, commercial, and music video projects.
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Leading cross-functional teams to execute creative visions within tight deadlines and budgets.
Music Video Treatment Writer
Self-Employed, New York, NY
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​Conceptualizing and writing pitch-deck style treatments for music videos.
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Utilizing graphic design principles to design and assemble pitch decks.
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Editing video treatments using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
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Merging the creative desires and the logistical concerns of the client, director, and producer.
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Incorporating industry references and current stylistic trends in the music video space to concepts.
June 2023 - May 2024
Education
Ghetto Film School, New York, NY
30-Month Intensive Filmmaking Fellowship
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Completed over 2,000 hours of industry training in film production, including directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and acting methods.
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Worked closely with industry partners to refine expertise in pitching, directing actors, lighting, and all stages of production.
Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
Associates of Arts & Science in Video Arts & Technology
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Member of the Fashion Flick Society, modeled and assisted in producing editorial and fashion photoshoots.
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Gained hands-on experience working in a live TV studio as technical crew member.
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Acquiring expertise in media law, copyright, and industry standards.
High School Diploma, Film & Video Production Major
The High School of Art & Design, New York, NY
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Graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma and a Career & Technical Education Endorsement in Film & Video Production.
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Produced 15 short films and videos.
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Excelled during professional and business development competitions.
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Extracurricular Courses: Computer Arts & Technology, Design Foundation, Art History, Financial Literacy, Creative Writing, Economics
Certifications
The MBS Group at Kaufman Astoria Studios, Queens, NY
Training in Grip & OSHA Safety
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Transporting and handling grip equipment, including C-Stands, ladders, rails, poles, and flags.
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Practicing shaping light using silks, solids, scrims, and cucolorises.
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Attending a talk event hosted by OSHA certified and union grips.
The MBS Group at Kaufman Astoria Studios, Queens, NY
Training in Lighting & Electric
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Using tungsten, LED, and HMI lights.
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Handling high power lights and their various lighting stands.
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Wire handling and organization.
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Participating in a lecture outlining electric basics and safety protocol.
Adobe, New York, NY
Certified Associate in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
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Mastering the use of tools in Photoshop.
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Understanding basics of visual design.
Adobe, New York, NY
Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
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Mastering the use of tools in Premiere Pro.
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Understanding how to edit videos digitally.
NYCCTE Endorsement, Pathway in Film & Video Production
New York City Career & Technical Education, New York, NY
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Participating in 4 years of art, film & video instruction.
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Completing 80 hours or more of industry-level work-based learning experiences.
Awards &
Screenings
Teen Truth Film Festival, 'My Truth' Category
"Morph" - Writer, Director, & Producer
URBANITE Arts & Film Festival, Short Screenplay Category
"Another Day at the DMV(?)" - Writer, Producer, Production Designer
URBANITE Arts & Film Festival, Award for Best Comedy Script
"Another Day at the DMV(?)" - Writer, Producer, Production Designer
URBANITE Arts & Film Festival, Spoken Word Performance
"About Being a Woman" - Writer, Performer
Museum of the Moving Image's Teen Film Festival
"Another Day at the DMV(?)" - Writer, Producer, Production Designer
Scholastic Gold Key Exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"Another Day at the DMV(?)" - Writer, Producer, Production Designer
Scholastic Arts & Writing Gold Key Award
"Another Day at the DMV(?)" - Writer, Producer, Production Designer
Astoria Film Festival, Youth Festival, Audience Award Winner
"Neighbors," Dir. Ryo Schreifels - Gaffer, Set Dresser