MICHAEL J. APOHEN

• Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
• Used [Software] to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
• Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
• Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling, and tagging with metadata.
• Worked closely and communicated regularly with

clients to understand and capture vision on video.

• Networked to build strong relationships and personal contacts
• Involved in writing, programming and engineering
• Proficient in studio techniques, including digital recording equipment
• Collaborated with others under intense pressure and tight deadlines

• Provided new and established businesses with security solutions
• Daily foot canvasing and cold calling
• Developed strong relationships with new and existing business owners, gaining referrals which often lead to incremental personal residential sales
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding monthly quotas in an all commission based environment
• Oversaw and managed all installs to ensure customer satisfaction
• Diligent follow-up with all leads to drive new business daily

• Responsible for all opening and closing procedures and running the daily operations for the video store including daily inventory
• Trained all staff in accordance with company policies pertaining to payments, rental fees, running the cash register and educated employees about new releases ensuring the they had vast knowledge about movies
• Built strong relationships with customers and motivated team to provide world class customer service to increase rentals and sales

• Created a positive and welcoming experience for customers and stayed current with all new products and promotions
• Asked open ended questions to learn more about the customers, listened to their needs and suggested relevant merchandise. Increased store sales by recommending additional products based on my discovery
• Demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with customers and store employees proving a team oriented mentality
• Met and exceeded store quotas

• Welcomed guests, presented menus, made recommendations and answered questions regarding food and beverage
• Listened effectively to all guest needs and communicated with kitchen staff, provided orders to customers and maintained proper accountability for all orders and funds in a timely manner
• Demonstrated leadership qualities that inspired and motivate others in regards to guest handling