Michel Ramirez
North York,ON
Summary
Committed Event Production graduate with a passion for creating memorable and seamless experiences for people.
Armed with foundation in event planning, event production, customer relations, and visual storytelling. My academic background, combined with hands-on experience gained through internship, coursework and work experience, has equipped me with the ability to excel in all kind of environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Artist Intern
DM Creative
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Elaborated graphic projects and video edits for websites and social media for different clients
- Participated in various video shoots and photoshoots for clients.
Director of Photography Volunteer
Circling: Independent Short Film
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Created shot list
- Shot some scenes
- Supervised camera set up and movement
- Helped setting up the lighting.
Student Creative Director
Seneca College
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Designed all branding material for the event
- Created all graphics for social media
- On-site assistance to help locate decor items.
Camera Operator
Seneca College
12.2022 - 12.2022
- For Ontario's Collages Marketing Competition and Seneca's Esports program
- Set up all camera equipment
- Solved any technical issues
- Streamed live video with cameras.
Server
The Butler Did It
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Participated in several events, including weddings, receptions and dinners at venues such as the AGO and the ROM
- Set up all dining tables
- Served guests
- Kept venues clean and organized.
Sales Associate
Urban Oufitters
10.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
Cast Member
Cineplex
11.2021 - Current
- Help guests with concerns about tickets, pricing and promotions
- Provide quality service to guests and maintain optimum performance
- Make sure movies start at the perfect time
- Verify there are not technical difficulties with the screens and speakers.
Graphic Designer
Freelance/Self Employed
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Designed graphic materials such as banners, magazines and posters using Adobe Illustrator
- Worked along with clients to share mockups and discuss adjustments
- Shot high-quality images for either print and digital products
- Enhanced photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
Customer Experience Leader
McDonald's
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered unique customer experiences and solved concerns
- Served tables.
Education
Event Production -
Seneca College
Toronto, ON06.2023
Graphic Design -
Inesco
07.2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking strength
- Reliable and punctual
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Urban Oufitters
10.2023 - Current
Director of Photography Volunteer
Circling: Independent Short Film
09.2023 - 09.2023
Production Artist Intern
DM Creative
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Creative Director
Seneca College
01.2023 - 04.2023
Camera Operator
Seneca College
12.2022 - 12.2022
Server
The Butler Did It
07.2022 - 04.2023
Cast Member
Cineplex
11.2021 - Current
Graphic Designer
Freelance/Self Employed
07.2020 - 07.2021
Customer Experience Leader
McDonald's
10.2019 - 03.2020
Event Production -
Seneca College
Graphic Design -
Inesco