James Houston Filming Resume

Actor • Camera/Lighting Support • IT Manager

Arcata / Humboldt County, CA
thejameshouston@outlook.com
IG: @thejameshouston

Profile

Multidisciplinary creative and technical lead: IT Manager (2019–present) at a U.S. watersports manufacturer, surfer and actor with workshop and on‑set experience, musician, and hands‑on builder with automotive and fabrication skills. I’m comfortable in fast turnarounds, clear communication, and carrying responsibility—on set or in the server room. I’m pursuing film opportunities that leverage both physical performance and technical problem‑solving.

What I Can Offer a Production

On‑Set Support: Camera PA / Utility, lens & media handling, slate, battery and cable runs, dolly/slider setups, basic audio assistance.
Grip & Lighting: Sandbagging, rigging basics, flagging, practicals, ND & exposure workflow; safety‑first mindset.
DIT / Data Management: Verified offloads with checksum tools, folder schemes, and quick dailies on DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere; meticulous media organization.
Post & Tech: Build/maintain edit workstations, shared storage, and backup plans; help the editor with transcodes and exports.
Physical Roles: Surfing and athletic background suitable for water, beach, and stunt‑adjacent work; quick learner with direction.
General PA: Reliable, early, and solutions‑oriented; comfortable switching hats to keep the day moving.

Selected Acting & Modeling

2024 –Where the Heart Lies — Surfer Extra
Dir. Brianna Chapman

2013 – Runway — Skateboarding Streetwear
Arcata High Runway Show, Arcata Community Center

Workshops & School
Scene work, music videos, skits; Aladdin (Guard/Executioner)
Various classes and community performances

Training

Drama I — College of the Redwoods (2018)
Solo Singing I — College of the Redwoods (2013)
Voice Acting & Script Memorization — Nine9 Workshops (2023)
Intro to Extra Work — Redwood Curtain Casting (2014, Woodshock)

Technical & Creative Skills

Cinematography: BMPCC familiarity, Resolve, lighting fundamentals, exposure/ND workflows, basic directing & audio support.
Post: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Affinity V2, Foxit, Photoshop/Illustrator equivalents, InShot (mobile).
IT & Security: Network/server admin, database ops, Microsoft/Azure/AWS, PCI DSS SAQ A‑EP; NIST 800‑171/CMMC context.
Software: C# tooling, scripting, automation, data logging/forensics; GitHub; Windows/Linux servers.
Athletics & Stunts: Surfing, paddleboarding, sprinting, weightlifting; football (WR/Slot/QB/Safety); XC skiing.
Builds: Automotive repair & paint/restoration; carpentry/demo; basic CAD for layout.
Languages: English; Thai (basic – lodging/transportation/shopping/etiquette).

Other Notable Works

Oasyc (Rock Band) — 2020–2021: Recorded a prototype music video for Hypersonic and songs including Angel Where You Gonna Fly, Hypersonic, and Jimmy’s Labor Day. Primarily guitar live. Studio work included vocals, drums, and guitars.
James Houston (Solo Artist) — Produced and recorded the Bangkok Goods 5th Anniversary Edition.
KNGDM (DJ) — 2013–2015: Rented venues, deployed equipment, and performed on a concert stage at Redwood Acres. Remixed and produced songs. Primarily house music DJ.

Professional Experience

2019 – Present
IT Manager — Kokatat, Inc.

Watersports Manufacturing

Lead IT strategy, security, budgets, vendor relationships, and project delivery; orchestrate cross‑team problem‑solving.
Support regulated workflows (PCI; U.S. Gov/Military contract requirements); drive system hardening and backups.
Built automation and reporting (C#, SQL, Python) to accelerate operations and reduce errors.

2018 – 2019
IT Lead — Kokatat, Inc.

Coordinated projects, supervised technicians, and improved procedures across infrastructure and apps.

2014 – 2018
IT Technician — Kokatat, Inc.

Company‑wide support, hardware/software lifecycle, network maintenance, routine upgrades.

2013 – 2014
Production Worker — Kokatat, Inc.

Manufacturing assistance, quality standards, inventory coordination, safety compliance.

2011 – 2013
Cashier — Target

Customer service, accurate transactions, and front‑end operations.

Education

College of the Redwoods — Digital Media (2013–2014); Computer Science (2015–2019); Automotive Technology (2025–present)
Arcata High School — 2013

Certifications

Insight and Strategies — Supervisor Certificate