Declan Lavery
Santa Clara,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teachers Assistant and Equipment Manager
Santa Clara University Film Department
09.2023 - Current
- Taught beginner and advanced: camera operation, film lighting, equipment maintenance, and editing in AVID
- Organized and updated the equipment room and checkout procedure
- Repaired and maintained cameras, lights, and audio equipment
- Prepared and ran checkout procedures for advanced students and equipment
Development Assistant
Johanna Lee
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked with Johanna Lee on developing an upcoming Television project
- Researched and compiled information on a confidential project
- Found and secured informational interviews with topic experts
Development Intern and Production Assistant
Arka Media Works
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped with pre-production organization and coordination.
- Worked with the producer on breaking down the script and scenes.
- Shadowed the director, producer, props department, VFX, and cinematographer.
Production Assistant and Equipment Manager
Skerritt Productions
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Helped organize, clean, and prepare video equipment for set.
- Worked as a production assistant on commercial shoots for Amazon.
- Learned the business dynamics of commercial filmmaking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications With Emphasis On Digital Filmmaking
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Premier Pro, AVID, and the Adobe Suite
- Cinematographer, Director, Camera Operator, Key Grip, Production Assistant, and Audio Technician in various student films and professional projects
- Equipment Management and Maintenance
- Teaching filmmaking and equipment procedure
- Research and story development
- Screenwriting
Timeline
Development Assistant
Johanna Lee
06.2024 - 09.2024
Head Teachers Assistant and Equipment Manager
Santa Clara University Film Department
09.2023 - Current
Development Intern and Production Assistant
Arka Media Works
06.2023 - 08.2023
Production Assistant and Equipment Manager
Skerritt Productions
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications With Emphasis On Digital Filmmaking
Santa Clara University