Experience

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  Anchorage international film festival

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Digital media intern

  A trailblazer at heart, I collaborated with University of Alaska’s Journalism department and the Anchorage International Film Festival to create an internship that didn’t exist. Carving out a new role meant trying new things and experimenting with responsibilities including creating online content, managing social media pages and creating a promo video for the festival, fundraising, accompanying filmmakers on tours and photographing various events.

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  University of alaska anchorage

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Project manager, video producer

  Collaborated with my Co-Producer to write, film and edit a web series to help Alaska Native students transition culturally to a university setting from rural Alaskan villages. Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule. Supervised 30 team members throughout the production and editing process. Decreased production downtime by accurately scheduling call times and locations. Collaborated with the University Provost's office to develop scopes and implement project plans. Worked with senior leadership to ensure complex projects were completed on time and under-budget. Developed solutions and strategy through effective research. Show less

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  Finnmax llc

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  Key production assistant (nbc's the voice)

  Created a smooth workflow of processing thousands of contestants through auditions by coordinating with Assistant production coordinator, production manager, talent producers, venue managers and “artists” at nationwide open call auditions. Conducted briefings to groups of 100+ “artists” at a time to prepare them for the auditions with producers. Kept auditions on schedule by coordinating producer interviews with “artists” advancing to the next round. Supervised and trained production assistants on procedures and regulations. Assisted new hires with administrative functions such as I-9s, crew deal memos and time sheets. Show less

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  Shanghai street films

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Executive assistant

  Provided logistical and administrative support specializing in clerical duties, records management and customer service. Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings. Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Prepared reimbursement forms, receipts, budgets, maintained domestic and international tax documents for prior and current years. Frequently used word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Filing hard copy and digital files. Coordinated with major studios to secure fully executed licensing contracts as well as handled NDA’s and other official documents. Participated in meetings and assisted with special projects as needed. Show less

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  Clarksville montgomery county school system

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  Substitute teacher

  Demonstrates flexibility and leadership in classroom management, classroom instruction, and communication. Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials and encouraged learning through diverse strategies. Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details. Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or deescalated disputes and disruptive behavior. Followed lesson plans when available to teach on a range of topics. Planned and executed activities to promote communication, leadership and character development. Show less

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  Happy snails entertainment

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2024

  Manages and oversees multiple facets of production, including pre production i.e. budgeting, securing locations, hiring department heads and crew members, getting releases signed for performers, music clearances, casting, creating the shooting schedule, coordinating with department heads to make sure they’re on track. Overseeing physical production and managing receipts and equipment inventory, making sure we follow union rules and regulations on set and monitoring cast and crew’s wellbeing. Coordinating editing efforts between music composers, editors and colorists to ensure a quality final product to proper specs. Completed marketing tasks such as designing the movie poster and festival flyers, posting on social media and promoting the film via word of mouth. Evaluating distribution options, researching and submitting to festivals and collaborating with festivals to get them proper materials to display our films in theaters. Show less Partnered with creator and host Phylicia Jimenez to produce a 5 star rated educational podcast aimed at empowering BIPOC communities with knowledge to build generational wealth and personal prosperity. Episodes cover a range of topics like healthcare, self-care, entrepreneurship, finances, local government and more. The podcast climbed to the top 5% of Apple podcasts in its first year.Used my production experience to select proper equipment for audio recording. Consulted the host on performance delivery and best practices on audio recording. Collaborated with the creator to determine interesting topics and write interview questions. Collaborated with the creator and host to find and choose professionals in fields that were passionate about education. Promoted the podcast by creating digital fliers and social media content. Edited full length episodes and created clips for social media content to promote episodes. Show less

  • Producer, Co-writer- Bury the Hatchet (Film)

    Jun 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Digital Producer, Black Joy & Bootstraps (Podcast)

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2023