Russell Emerson

Russell Emerson Napa CA- Objective Passionate Photographer looking to gain experience, expand my horizons and continue working in many fields, not just photography. Experience Assistant Operations Manager/Director | Napa Valley Film Festival | Seasonal/ YEarly - Assistant Production manager | Napa Valley Film Festival | Seasonal/ YEarly 2018 Operations work to productions work; each year this encompasses setup of up to 12 different theater sites and party event areas, coordination of sound systems, vender assignments, security for all patrons (including extra attention for celebrity VIPs), sales, networking skills, and hospitality work. This has been and is a huge responsibility and a great opportunity. HOST, DINING ATTENDANT, AND EVENT BANQUET WORKER | Lakeside Grill at Vintners Golf club | Seasonal- I worked daily on operation of Napa Valley Vintners Golf club, assisting in extravagant holiday events and numerous weddings. Briefed on event timelines and assisted in support of all areas: bar, transition of events, and food service, and breakdown. AIrsoft Staff/Ref Start-up founder | Project Airsoft CALIFORNIA | - I assisted in initiating Project airsoft California; this entailed building and set up of the game field, game structure, guidelines and regulations, event setups, advertising, and oversaw daily activity operations. Builder, setup, sales, and planning | Evike.COM Outpost Atioch | - I helped start the satellite store for EVIKE.COM; it consisted of stocking, building, sales, representation and planning. Tech assistant and general operations | Lincon theater | 2015 I assisted with tech work and setup of events such as Kenny Logins concert and TED talks. Education Associates of Arts | Psychology | - | Napa Valley College Associates of science | Natural Mathmatics and Sience | - | Napa Valley College National Emt Certification | 2017 | Onsite Medical Services California EMT Certification California Ambulance Drivers license High School DIPLOMA | 2012 | New Technology High school Awards: Principles choice student award Student Technical Liaison- Skills & Abilities Communication I am an accomplished public speaker as shown in Regional Semi-Finals of the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition 2012, awards in the Poetry Out Loud competition, and countless Plays and Musicals. Since 2007 I have been a stage actor for many productions as well as musicals including the most notable: Music man, Tom Sawyer, Christmas Carol, Pirates of Penzance. Leadership and influence I have a small but professional Youtube Partnership for airsoft videos called “Will Shoot For Food” with 148,393 Views, 513 Subscribers. I run a Facebook page called “Airsoft Info, Northern California” that currently has 1,585 followers. Able to work in groups and lead as shown by and bay area airsoft team “Honor Integrity Tactical” and Clan “Clever Team Name” (A Destiny/ Destany 2 clan). Volunteer Work Tours New Tech, December 2009 to 2013 Napa County Office of Education, Refurbishing Computers, February 2011 to 2012 Teaching golf Vintner’s Junior Golf Camp, Summers 2009, 2010, 2011 Modeling for photo-shoots 2015 REFERENCES References available upon request