Abigail Brubaker

Experience

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  The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

  Kitchen Staff

  Duties include: meal prep and clean-up, worship service assistant, help with camp activities and camper supervision (canoeing, high-ropes course/climbing tower, ziplining, nature crafts, etc.) Summer staff live on-site from Sundays through Saturdays from early June to mid-August.

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  The George Washington University

  Oct 2021 - now

  Student Administrative Assistant for RGSLL

  Working closely with the office manager, the Student Administrative Assistant helps with the day to day workings of the office for the Romance, German, and Slavic Languages and Literatures department at GWU. Answering phones, creating graphics for department events, and updating the bi-weekly newsletter are regular tasks. You also respond to faculty member requests for printing, copying, scanning, laminating, copywriting, and other related tasks.

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  GW-TV: The George Washington University Television

  Jan 2022 - now

  GWeek is the news program for GW-TV. As Executive Producer, I facilitate the creation of the episode by overseeing package production of different beats, writing of headlines, and compiling the script. I also direct or technical direct during shoots and assign others to positions in the studio. Once the episode is shot, I edit the episode to include packages, closed captioning, credits, and sometimes graphics. Because this is a learning environment, I am also there to teach new members how to write, produce, and edit packages. Show less GW-TV is the student-run television station at George Washington University. As Director of Productions, I was in charge of all studio shoots. The day of a shoot, I was the point of contact for all staff that were present at the shoot. I was also the point of contact with the studio technician, an SMPA employee. I was in charge of setting up the studio for the shoots including connecting mics, rough positioning of cameras, turning on studio monitors, etc.. I was well versed in all the equipment, and for this reason was able to fill in for jobs in the studio and control room when needed to make the shoots run efficiently. Because this is a learning environment, I was also there to teach new members how to use the equipment in the studio and control room. Show less GWeek is the news program for GW-TV. As Senior Producer, I assisted the executive producers in creating the episode. I would help produce packages, technical direct during shoots, and write headlines. This position had less responsibility than the executive producers, but I was learning the administrative and behind-the-scenes aspects of producing the show so that I would be prepared to take over. Because this is a learning environment, I was also there to teach new members how to write, produce, and edit packages. Show less GWeek is the news program for GW-TV. As a News Reporter, I was in charge of producing packages for beats. Beats consisted of National, World, GW, DC, and Arts & Culture and were selected on an episode by episode basis. I typically reported for the Arts & Culture beat because of my interest in the subject. One to three people would be assigned the beat and would produce packages. Usually, I would write, shoot, and edit the package while someone else would be on camera. That being said, there were times it was a one woman show. Show less

  • Anchor for GWN (formerly GWeek)

    Sept 2024 - now

  • General Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Financial Director

    Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • Executive Producer of GWeek

    Jan 2023 - May 2024

  • Director of Productions

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Assistant Director of Out of Studio Shoots for District Debrief

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Senior Producer of GWeek

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  • News Reporter

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Director of Finance for District Debrief

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Co-Social Media Director for GWeek

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
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  The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Counselors are responsible for caring for a small group of kids each week leading activities and teaching the kids more about nature, themselves, and God. Camps run from Sunday to Saturday, so Counselors are in charge of putting kids to sleep, waking them up, and being on call for any emergency any time of the day. The age brackets for the groups are 5yrs to 3rd grade, 3rd to 6th grade, 6th to 9th grade, and 9th to 11th grade. Each week is a new camp and new kids. Some camps have specialities where counselors lead activities in survival techniques, arts and crafts, rock climbing, and water adventure sports. Supervise camp activities (e.g., crafts, hiking, cycling, swimming, canoeing, high-ropes course/climbing tower, ziplining, and overnight sleepouts, etc.) for the kids throughout the day. Show less

  • Head Cook

    May 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Camp Counselor

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

  Assistant Lighting Designer

  As an Assistant Lighting Designer, I supported the master electrician in bringing to life the lighting designer’s vision for the 2022 Fall Dance Concert. I hung, focused, and programmed lights according to the light plot and lighting designer’s instructions. During performances, I operated the board, pressing go when instructed by the stage manager.

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  Ventana Productions

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Spring Production Intern

  As a Production Intern for Ventana Productions, I supported Directors of Photography with approximately 20 shoots, both in-studio and out of studio. I assembled lights, monitors, and cameras. I helped with camera and mic tests as well as assisted the production team as needed in pre- and post-production.

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  Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Associate Lighting Designer

  For a theatre lighting design class, I, and a partner, were in charge of designing a piece for the 2023 Spring Dance Concert at GW. We worked closely with the choreographer to bring her vision to the stage. We communicated with the light board operator on programming cues specifying intensity, time, and color.

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  Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University

  Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

  Stage Manager

  As Stage Manager for GW’s Our Songs: A Musical Revue, I was in charge of scheduling rehearsals keeping in mind cast, crew, and creative team conflicts, making rehearsal and performance reports, and managing three assistant stage managers. I was also in charge of all paperwork for the show which included technical drafting, blocking and cueing books of the show, and medical records. When it came to rehearsals, I was responsible for keeping rehearsal running efficiently with breaks and keeping track of time. For performances, I live called cues and worked with front of house and backstage staff to coordinate house closing, entrances, exits, and movement of set pieces. Show less

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  THEATRE J

  Feb 2024 - Feb 2024

  Light Board Operator

  Filled in for as Light Board Operator for a a weekend (4 performances) for Theatre J's This Much I Know. Ran channel checks, did the show, and then helped with end of show shut down.

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  The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania

  May 2024 - now

  Leadership Staff

  As a member of Leadership Staff, I assisted the Camp Director with program needs which included leading climbing tower sessions and running adventure day trips involving spelunking, canoeing, and rock climbing. I also supported counselors and other staff when needed and led week-long adventure day trips in the Adirondack Mountains, along the Appalachian Trail and Susquehanna River, and Assateague Island. Leadership Staff helps coordinate day to day scheduling and other administrative tasks to support camp work continuing efficiently. Also in this position, I was the social media manager which entailed posting to our Instagram and Facebook updating families on what was happening at camp that week. I also shot throughout the summer and later edited a promotional video to be used to bring campers to camp. Show less

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  The Keegan Theatre

  May 2024 - May 2024

  Assistant Master Electrician

  Assisted the Master Electrician in striking the current light plot and then hanging and focusing the summer rep plot. This included working on a team of 3-5 people to coordinate light placement, cable management, and channel designation. This also included organizing the electrics room to working order.

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  NBCUniversal

  Sept 2024 - now

  Technical Production Intern

  As Technical Production Intern, I assist the Director of Media Operations with tasks including tracking global daily recordings, updating schedules, sending emails, etc. I shadow and support different positions/departments during broadcasts such as directors, technical directors, technical managers, audio (A1s & A2s), stage managers, utility, video, camera operators (robo & jib), editors (Avid), etc. I staff special events such as Election Night 2024, Pres. Carter’s Lying in State, and 2025 Inauguration. I have produce, shoot, and edit special intern packages. And I serve as a substitute for political booking as a guest greeter in charge of greeting and directing guests to studios and flash cams and tracking guests on other networks. Show less

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  Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University

  Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

  Assistant Master Electrician

  As Assistant Master Electrician for In Gentle Verona, I am a part of a lighting team that hangs, focuses, programs, and runs the show. I assist both the Master Electrician as well as the Lighting Designer in bringing their vision to life. As a part of this role, I present for tech rehearsals and performances to run channel checks and be a board operator.