Summary

Akelah is a graduate from The University of Georgia, with a degree in Film studies. She has a passion for the cinema with an emphasis in post-production.She is currently seeking an internship that offers hands on experience in pre and post production.

Credits

8/15 – 8/15

Production Assistant

Staff Position — Mishka Brown Productions Details
8/15 – 8/15

Assisted with light setup • Supported sound technician • Captured B-roll • Aided talent with wardrobe and transportation • Scouted locations • Distributed appearance releases • Created intriguing questions for celebrity interviews

6/15 – 6/15

Production Assistant The Road Less Traveled

Film (Short) — Crimson Pictures Details
6/15 – 6/15

-Loaded equipment and assistied with setups. -Collected signed appearance releases and release photos. -assisted actors on set

9/12 – 8/14

Member

Staff Position — Di Gamma Kappa Details
9/12 – 8/14

• Attend workshops within the broadcast and mass media industry • Actively network with professionals in the broadcast and mass media industry • Participate in different activities to gain experience in the industry

7/14 – 7/14

Intern (Media Intern ) Naturals in the Park

Live/Special Event Details
7/14 – 7/14

• Assisted with filming performances • Created interesting and engaging questions for interviews • Interviewed and engaged with artists after performances

1/12 – 1/14

Member

Staff Position — Residential Hall Studios Details
1/12 – 1/14

• Collaborate with Club Members to complete video projects • Develop editing skills by cutting raw footage • Actively practice filming behind the camera

5/11 – 5/11

Contestant American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) — Advertising Details
5/11 – 5/11

Received first place prize of $500 on a two member team ,Filmed and edited the video with my teammate

4/11 – 4/11

Contestant

Staff Position — Skills USA Details
4/11 – 4/11

Selected to represent DeKalb county in a state competition, Competed in the video contest, Edited raw footage, added effects and sound in a timed environmen

Orgs

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
  • Caribbean Student Association
  • Di Gamma Kappa - UGA Chapter
  • Residential Hall Studios

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

The University of Georgia

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Class of '11

Stephenson High School

High School Diploma/Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • New Media
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Event Planning
  • Social Networking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Creative Writing
  • Computer Animation
  • Leadership
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Office Suite