Summary

I'm an aspiring film writer who is looking to start at the bottom and work my way up in film and TV production. As a highly motivated self-starter, able to take direction and learn on the fly, I feel I would be an asset to any company or production team.

Credits

8/12 – 12/15

Executive Assistant

Staff Position — Elk, Inc. Details
8/12 – 12/15

Provided administrative and clerical support to the Director of Operations of a hospitality business firm, including filing, typing, phones, email, scheduling, database management, supply runs and driving. Used Facebook and Twitter accounts to raise corporate profile and expand client base. Calculated daily, weekly, and monthly sales totals with category breakdowns. Calculated and processed payroll checks. Coordinated with Director of Operations on the hiring of new staff. Interacted with other staff to ensure smooth operation of product sales and recordkeeping, as well as the collection of social media content, particularly pictures.

12/13 – 1/15

Editor International Minds

YouTube — Digital — The Foundation for Creative Diplomacy Details
12/13 – 1/15

Created educational videos about international issues and Model United Nations for a non-profit foundation. Responsible for topic selection, the drafting of scripts, planning and shooting some of the individual videos, and supervising all aspects of post-production, reporting only to the foundation’s Executive Director. Helped to assemble a free, comprehensive educational program for high school students, focused on global issues.

9/13 – 12/13

Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro CS6) The Palisades

Film (Short) — Name Redacted Productions
9/13 – 12/13
8/13 – 9/13

Camera Operator (Nikon D7000) The Palisades

Film (Short) — Name Redacted Productions
8/13 – 9/13
5/12 – 9/12

Boom Operator (Lead) This Spying Life

Film (Feature-length) — Name Redacted Productions
5/12 – 9/12
5/12 – 9/12

Assistant Camera (AC) (Canon 5D) This Spying Life

Film (Feature-length) — Name Redacted Productions
5/12 – 9/12

Media

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Education

Class of '12

Michigan State University, James Madison College

B.A., International Relations