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Isabella Ferro

Wilmington

Summary

Isabella Ferro (Isa) is a current senior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, majoring in Film Production. In the classroom, Isabella is a hard worker and an active participant in school projects and small scale productions. Most recently Isabella has taken the role of Director for an upper level narrative production class, where they had the opportunity to direct a short film over the course of two days with a full crew of student filmmakers. Outside of the classroom, Isabella has had several industry level, on-set experiences, working as a production assistant. Some of these production assistant jobs have been commercials with Goya Foods, Doritos, Honey Head Films, and PSA’s with PANDA Blair TV. In her spare time Isabella enjoys getting outside and spending time at the beach, surfing, creating art, and watching movies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

King Neptunes
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Relayed guest comments or suggestions to the manager on duty for further action.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Assisted in training new host staff, and sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.

Production Assistant

Honey Head Films
10.2023 - 10.2023

I worked on set as a production assistant for Goya Beans "Press Pause".

  • Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
  • Assisted with setting up Crafty on set at the start of the day.
  • Assisted and interacted with the clients throughout the day at Video Village and saw to their needs.
  • Efficiently locked down designated areas on set.

Production Assistant

Honey Head Films
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with setting up Crafty at the beginning of the day.
  • Interacted positively with crew and actors.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Locked down designated areas on set.
  • Efficiently communicated with crew over walkie-talkies.


Food Service Worker

The Workshop
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Trained and supervised new employees on operation of assigned station within the kitchen area.
  • Deep cleaned and re-arranged the kitchen to make it more open and workable.
  • Operated cash register to process payments from customers for take-out and dine-in services.
  • Made food items and delivered them to customers.

Production Assistant

PANDA Blair LLC
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked as Key Production Assistant on Panda Blair's "Bedtime Math" PSA for a three-day shoot.
  • Communicated efficiently with the assistant director and crew via walkie-talkies to coordinate production events.
  • Managed actors throughout the day and escorted actors to set from trailers as needed.
  • Assisted in the props department by pushing child actors on bikes on set while filming.
  • Acted as a stand-in on set for the camera crew as requested.
  • Acted as a runner to distribute messages or items within film crew and cast.
  • Monitored the set outside of the filming areas to ensure quiet on set while also keeping my designated locations on lock down.

Dining Services Employee

Bright View Senior Living
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations.
  • Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
  • Assisted with training new wait staff members to ensure proper procedures were followed at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

University Of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington NC
05.2025

Skills

  • Effective Multitasking
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Set etiquette
  • Film crew support
  • Sanitation Standards Compliance
  • Positive Attitude and Energy
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Production Assistant

Honey Head Films
10.2023 - 10.2023

Production Assistant

Honey Head Films
09.2023 - 09.2023

Hostess

King Neptunes
05.2023 - Current

Food Service Worker

The Workshop
09.2022 - 05.2023

Production Assistant

PANDA Blair LLC
06.2022 - 06.2022

Dining Services Employee

Bright View Senior Living
05.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

University Of North Carolina Wilmington
Isabella Ferro