Javasi Pezanoski-Young
Oakland
Summary
Versatile production professional with extensive experience as Gaffer, Grip, Key Grip, Utility, Swing, Best Boy Electric, and Production Assistant across film, television, commercials, and live broadcasts. Renowned for designing innovative lighting setups, executing precise set rigging, and thriving in high-pressure environments. Collaborates effectively with directors, cinematographers, and production teams to deliver visually striking projects within California’s competitive production landscape.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grip
Atrasentan
San Francisco
04.2025 - 04.2025
- expertly constructing sets and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Checked safety of equipment before each take to ensure proper functioning.
Key Grip
Valkyrie x Sephora
Oakland
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Directed rigging and equipment management for a high-profile branded shoot.
Grip
BAYFC Media Day
San Francisco
02.2025 - 02.2025
- efficiently rigging equipment for a dynamic sports media production
Grip
Samsung living memory commercial
Palo Alto
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Served as Grip, skillfully rigging equipment for a sophisticated commercial project.
Utility
Zaria Garg Practical People Hulu Special
San Francisco
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as Utility, providing critical support for a successful comedy special
Gaffer
AiChE Panel Discussion
San Francisco
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as Gaffer, optimizing lighting for a multi talent corporate shoot.
Swing
By The Roots feature film
San Francisco
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Served as Swing, delivering versatile support to G&E and art departments.
Gaffer
On24 Stage Shoot
San Francisco
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Served as Gaffer, enhancing visual quality through strategic lighting design.
Best Boy Electric
FOX NFL Pregame Div Jordan Love Feature Shoot
Santa Clara
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Served as Best Boy Electric, overseeing seamless lighting operations for an NFL feature.
Grip
Google Play Episode 5
San Francisco
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Served as Grip, expertly rigging equipment for a television/digital project.
Grip
SFMG GPLAY
San Francisco
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Served as Grip, providing robust equipment setup for a commercial production.
Grip
HP Commercial
San Francisco
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Served as Grip, executing meticulous rigging for a corporate video shoot.
Best Boy Electric
NFL Wild Card Shoot with Charissa Thompson, Deebo
Santa Clara
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Served as Best Boy Electric, enhancing lighting for a premier sports feature.
Best Boy Electric
NFL Sunday Week 17 Guy Fieri Feature
Lower Lake
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as Best Boy Electric, ensuring optimal lighting for a notable NFL segment.
Best Boy Electric
NFL22 WK 7 Travis Kelce Feature
Santa Clara
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Served as Best Boy Electric, supporting lighting operations for an NFL feature.
Swing
Shell Energy Commercial
San Francisco
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Served as Swing, efficiently providing versatile support for a production project.
Grip
Google Play
San Francisco
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Served as Grip, managing equipment rigging for a corporate executive shoot.
Grip
Adobe Summit Commercial
San Francisco
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Served as Grip, skillfully rigging equipment for a commercial/event production.
Grip
PG&E - 100 Days Video - Patti Poppe
San Francisco
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Served as Grip, providing essential equipment support for a corporate video.
Best Boy Electric
49ers Features Shoot
Santa Clara
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Served as Best Boy Electric, delivering reliable lighting support for a sports feature.
Utility
Madden NFL 20 Club Championship - Week 1
Redwood City
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Served as Utility, optimizing production logistics for a multi-day esports broadcast.
Best Boy Electric
Jimmy Garoppolo NFC Champ Feature
Santa Clara
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Served as Best Boy Electric, facilitating lighting for a key sports production.
Grip
Exposing Muybridge - Feature Film
Napa
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Served as Grip, enhancing cinematography through precise rigging.
Grip
Zed Concert at Bill Graham - Concert Shoot
San Francisco
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Served as Grip, expertly rigging equipment for a live concert production.
Grip
CGD Town Hall / FIFA eCL
Redwood City
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Served as Grip, supporting production logistics with effective rigging.
Swing
Mancini’s Sleepworld Commercial
San Francisco
11.2018 - 11.2018
- Served as G&E Swing, providing comprehensive grip and electric support.
P.A.
OPSWAT Commercial
San Francisco
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Served as Production Assistant, coordinating logistics for a multi-day shoot.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Allis Central
West Allis, WI12-2013
Skills
- Expert Lighting Design and Execution
- Precision Set Rigging and Equipment Management
- Advanced Electrical and Lighting Support
- Multi-Role Versatility (Utility, Swing, Production Assistance)
- Strict Adherence to Safety and Protocol Standards
- Effective Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Proven High-Pressure Time Management
Timeline
Grip
Atrasentan
04.2025 - 04.2025
Key Grip
Valkyrie x Sephora
04.2025 - 04.2025
Grip
BAYFC Media Day
02.2025 - 02.2025
Grip
Samsung living memory commercial
12.2024 - 12.2024
Utility
Zaria Garg Practical People Hulu Special
11.2024 - 11.2024
Gaffer
AiChE Panel Discussion
11.2024 - 11.2024
Swing
By The Roots feature film
07.2024 - 07.2024
Gaffer
On24 Stage Shoot
01.2024 - 01.2024
Best Boy Electric
FOX NFL Pregame Div Jordan Love Feature Shoot
01.2024 - 01.2024
Grip
Google Play Episode 5
10.2023 - 10.2023
Grip
SFMG GPLAY
08.2023 - 08.2023
Grip
HP Commercial
07.2023 - 07.2023
Best Boy Electric
NFL Wild Card Shoot with Charissa Thompson, Deebo
01.2023 - 01.2023
Best Boy Electric
NFL Sunday Week 17 Guy Fieri Feature
12.2022 - 12.2022
Best Boy Electric
NFL22 WK 7 Travis Kelce Feature
10.2022 - 10.2022
Swing
Shell Energy Commercial
06.2022 - 06.2022
Grip
Google Play
05.2022 - 05.2022
Grip
Adobe Summit Commercial
02.2022 - 02.2022
Grip
PG&E - 100 Days Video - Patti Poppe
04.2021 - 04.2021
Best Boy Electric
49ers Features Shoot
01.2020 - 01.2020
Utility
Madden NFL 20 Club Championship - Week 1
11.2019 - 11.2019
Best Boy Electric
Jimmy Garoppolo NFC Champ Feature
10.2019 - 10.2019
Grip
Exposing Muybridge - Feature Film
10.2019 - 10.2019
Grip
Zed Concert at Bill Graham - Concert Shoot
09.2019 - 09.2019
Grip
CGD Town Hall / FIFA eCL
05.2019 - 05.2019
Swing
Mancini’s Sleepworld Commercial
11.2018 - 11.2018
P.A.
OPSWAT Commercial
08.2017 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
West Allis Central