Merritt Gohn

Experience

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  Studio 47

  Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Staff Member
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  Aurora Films LLC

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern
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  Odyssey.

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Staff Writer
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  AwesomenessTV

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Production Intern

  - Provided production office assistance including organizing expense forms, making copies of scripts and schedules, answering and transferring phone calls within the office, and ensuring office was client ready at all times- Coordinated logistics for YouTube celebrity concert tour including venue selection, rental equipment and set up - Liaison between the director, producer, talent, clients on-set to ensure efficiency and adherence to budget

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  Scripps College

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  SOAR Coordinator

  - Organized a college orientation trip for 200+ students involving different activities around the Los Angeles area- Ensured emergency information and plans were developed for all students and staff for the duration of trips- Maximized budget through negotiated contracts with vendors for transportation and activities

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  Windfall Films Ltd

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Production Intern and Researcher

  - Logged 100+ hours of footage for several documentaries and created an excel based solution for quick access - Researched through social media to identify key figures in the LGBTQ+ activists and secured interviews - Utilized online databases to contract with vendors for key footage of the London Underground history

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  Kitsune Tale Productions LLC

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Production Intern and Transcriber

  - Transcribed 180+ minutes of interviews for final cut of the documentary and the Ukrainian-Museum Archives- Negotiated licensing fees of archival footage in order to maximize the project’s limited budget- Developed marketing strategy for social media, pop-up events and museum installations to advertise film in NYC

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  Aurora Films LLC

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Freelance Production Assistant

  -Provide onset assistance for commercial shoots (script notes, slating, lighting, sound, set cleaning). -Assist in set design, script rewrites and other tasks assigned to you by the producer or director

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  Red Seat Ventures

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2021

  Production Assistant - CrimeCon

  - Developed, coordinated, and produced 6 national and regional true crime events, including issuing speaker and vendor agreements, coordinating staff and volunteers, and organizing on-site logistics- Managed 50+ speakers during each event regarding speaking schedules, travel booking, contracts, and logistics- Pulled and analyzed comprehensive reports monitoring ticket sales pre and post-event as well as attendee data collected on-site to present to sponsors and key stakeholders in a follow-up report- Acted as the customer service representative for attendee inquiries before and during the event and managed help ticket software to field customer questions - Conducted post-event evaluations, analyzing feedback and metrics to assess the success, determine improvements, and influence programming for future events- Utilized apps, email campaigns, and social media to keep attendees informed about schedules and updates Show less

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  Next Great Step

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Digital Marketing Intern

  -Created various forms of creative content including written copy, blogs, and promotional videos for social media-Wrote and edited 20+ blog posts about relevant topics and information related to the job search process for recent graduates-Assisted in the development of digital resources to provide career assistance to recent graduates entering into the job market

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  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2024

  - Coordinate and execute on-site hiring events tailored to locations with substantial hiring requirements, including advertising initiatives, logistical coordination, and event facilitation- Provide full cycle recruiting support for over 40+ sites including but not limited to interviewing, sourcing, screening, and managing end-to-end recruitment processes - Design and produce marketing materials for Human Resources representatives, including promotional content for on-site hiring events and monthly email communications spotlighting available opportunities across three divisions- Employ marketing and branding strategies to enhance candidate engagement, leveraging communication channels such as social media (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Handshake, etc.), professional networking sites, and on-site events - Gather, compile, and analyze data related to employee retention, satisfaction, wage comparisons, and the enhancement of onboarding processes- Collaborate in end-of-year compliance reviews to ensure adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards and pay transparency laws Show less

  • Talent Acquisition Sourcing, Marketing, and Administrative Associate

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Talent Acquisition - Sourcing Specialist

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Pure Barre

  Jan 2024 - now

  Instructor
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  Fig Industries

  Mar 2024 - now

  Studio Administrator