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About
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Introduction

I am a Peruvian and Italian American filmmaker, photographer, and artist based in Maryland. I graduated from the University of Maryland (UMD) in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree, double majoring in Graphic Design and Film Studies. My passion for storytelling and visual media drives me to highlight interpersonal and socio-political issues within the Latin community. I am pursuing an MFA in Filmmaking at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) to further my dedication to this craft.

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Skills

Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish


Software and Applications: Expert in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Zenbusiness, Wix, Canva, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canon Professional Print and Layout Software, and Procreate. Intermediate with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator


Art: Expert in screen printing, drawing, and super sauce image transferring. Intermediate in painting and sculpting


Filmmaking: Trained and equipped with Video and Audio equipment. Experience with producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. Trained in setting up and projecting 35mm film


Photography: Expert with Sony, GoPro, and DJI cameras. Trained in operating the Canon ImagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Printer. Intermediate with film photography


Health: ACE Personal Training Certified. CPR and First Aid Certified


Unique: Left-handed

Experience

Graduate Teaching Intern, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

August 2024 - Present

  • Help lead presentations and class critiques, engage with students, and give feedback

  • Assist the professor in the grading/assessment process on the learning management system, Canvas​​​

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Film/Video Equipment Cage Student Worker, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

July 2024 - Present

  • Administer the check-in and check-out of MICA production equipment and facilities

  • Maintain, and troubleshoot video & film production equipment

  • Assist faculty and students with on-site production and post-production needs

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Maryland Film Festival Volunteer, Parkway Theater, Baltimore, MD

May 2024

  • Maintain the upkeep of the multiple theaters in the building

  • Direct and orient other volunteers and guests around the theaters

  • Support festival  coordinators and staff in making sure the festival runs smoothly

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Red Carpet Premiere Staff, 20/20 Visions Entertainment Group, Gaithersburg, MD

March 2024

  • Set up backdrop, carpet, lights, and cameras at AMC theater

  • Take photos and videos of the event

  • Film interviews of producers, directors, and cast of the film, Kingdom Reign: Volume 1

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Assistant Director, Grad School Student Project, Brooklyn, NY

March 2024

  • Assists in developing the directors' plans and creative vision primarily

  • Oversee and make sure tasks and objectives on set get completed smoothly

  • Undertake crew responsibilities and maintain on-schedule

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Web Designer, Stand Mentorship Corporation, Columbia, MD

January 2024 - February 2024

  • Conceptualize client's needs and functions for the website

  • Design and layout the various pages of the website

  • Help set up a domain and publish the website

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Best Boy (Gaffer/Grip Assistant), Local Filmmakers’ Project, Baltimore, MD

January 2024

  • Assist in developing the gaffer and key grip primarily on any task on set

  • Help assemble and take apart lighting and rigging gear

  • Handle electrical equipment and keep it organized

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Photo Lab Technician, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

August 2023 - December 2023

  • Maintain the upkeep of paper, ink, and supplies

  • Shut down the desktops and printers, and lock the lab doors at closing

  • Assist students and faculty with operating the Canon ImagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Printer

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Assistant Director, Cinematic Imagery Films, Rockville, MD

October 2023

  • Assists in developing the directors' plans and creative vision primarily

  • Oversee and make sure tasks and objectives on set get completed smoothly

  • Undertake crew responsibilities and maintain on-schedule

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Production Assistant, Grad School Student Project, DC

July 2023

  • Support the director, cinematographer, and gaffer

  • Run tasks like clapping the slate, supervising continuity, and set design​

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Graphic Designer and Printmaker, DC and MD

September 2017 - Present

  • Design graphics, logos, and websites for clients

  • Create screenprint designs and print posters and t-shirts

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Photographer and Filmmaker, DC and MD

September 2017 - Present

  • Write articles and screenplays

  • Shoot and print landscapes, portraitures, and street photography in digital and film

  • Produce and schedule low-budget short films, documentaries, and advertisements

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Gym Management, Columbia Association, Columbia, MD

August 2017 - August 2024

  • Offer safe, enjoyable experiences to members

  • Maintain the upkeep of the gym and supplies

  • Lead a group of people

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© 2024 By Javier Ordonez

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