Experience

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  Tvt records

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Sales and marketing intern
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  Women in need

  Sept 2007 - Feb 2009

  Jewelry workshop instructor, career counseling research intern

  -Organized and taught a monthly jewelry workshop for clients with domestic and substance abuse issues-Led the therapeutic discussion during workshops for 10-15 clients at one time-Single-handedly fundraised and collected in-kind donations and supplies from individuals and wholesale jewelry companies-Assisted clients with job recommendations through online research as an intern

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  Esquire magazine

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Esquire fashion closet intern

  -Participated in the culmination of the 2008 Big Black Book Issue -Handled check-ins and returns of sample garments and accessories -Maintained a well-organized showroom-Created look boards for upcoming shoots, organized and filed lookbooks -Assisted on editorial shoots

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  Bust magazine

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  Event coordinator and intern

  -Conceptualized and spearheaded the Stylist's Closet shopping event at BUST’s Holiday Craftacular on December 14th, 2008-Secured in-kind vendors and paid sponsorships for the Stylist's Closet-Managed and curated incoming product and sponsor's promotional materials-Optimized client database, prepared media kits and performed research for new client outreaches-Fashion Blogger on BUST.com -Stylist assistant for fashion editorial Dec/Jan Issue #55

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  Niche media

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Aspen peak sales assistant to the publisher, event coordinator, editorial

  -Composed marketing proposals, digital sponsorship packages and media kits-Planned events, such as fundraising benefits, issue-release parties and VIP client soirees-Scheduled appointments, assisted in sales, conducted marketing research, transcribed interviews and performed administrative tasks-Pioneered a weekly “Street Style” online editorial-Published the print article “Secrets of Master Mixologists” in the Summer/Fall 2011 issue-Stylist's assistant on the Summer/Fall 2011 fashion editorial-Managed all interns, providing them with stimulating and educational tasks Show less

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  Museum at eldridge street

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Docent, event videographer

  -Led detailed tours of the museum's restored synagogue, built in 1887 by Eastern European Jews on the Lower East Side-Relayed the rich history of the immigrant neighborhood and house of worship to museum visitors, including large groups -Filmed museum's bi-monthly eclectic concert programming, engaging lectures, Annual Egg Creams and Egg Rolls Festival -Shot and edited 2014-2015 Museum at Eldridge Street Concert Programming Compilation video -Directed, shot and edited segment covering Streit's Matzo Factory for documentary short, Lower Feast Side about the oral history of food and culture on the Lower East Side-Segment includes, rare interview with Rabbi of the legendary Matzo Factory and remarkable footage of the factory's machinery, detailing the fascinating matzo-making process Show less

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  Mara cates

  Jan 2012 - now

  -Nearing a decade of experience connecting individuals to their family history by conducting oral history interviews, researching databases, advanced Google keyword searches, archival research, adoption records, census records, other historical resources, and digital genealogy and consumer DNA testing resources-Technical and social expertise within the following subcategory locations and cultural groups: Ashkenazi Jewish populations, New England and colonial ancestry, adopted and donor conceived individuals, Eastern and Western European populations, and the Jewish diaspora in Israel -Proficiency utilizing supplementary archival, genealogy and consumer DNA testing resources-Communication liaison and conducting outreach on behalf of clients to DNA matches, sperm banks and previously unknown family members with the utmost discretion and respect for client privacy - Contract genealogy researcher with Trace.com Show less - Master's Degree in Media Studies, specializing in Digital Cinema Production and Documentary Film at The New School for Public Engagement-Director of Photography on documentary and narrative shorts; features *See Summary for Selected Filmography -Shoots, edits visually intriguing, story-focused, on-brand video content; editorial, commercial, non-for-profits, entrepreneurs, start-ups, artists and creative personalities -Shoots, edits events, conferences, concerts and artistic performances at venues throughout NYC*Some clients I've worked with include Museum at Eldridge Street, League of Kitchens, Laika Magazine, Poland Spring, Crocs, Met Life and Field Innovation Team at the Tribeca Film Festival's Disruptive Innovation Anti-Summit-Camera: Owns Panasonic Eva1 Camera, Cinema Cameras, DSLR's, GoPro's -Gear: Gimbals, Dollies, Sliders, Tripods, Lights, Cinematography and Audio Packages -Edit: Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite, Adobe Creative Suite Show less

  • Genealogist, Family Historian

    Jan 2012 - now

  • Director of Photography, Documentary Filmmaker, Videographer, Digital Media, Documentary Research

    Jan 2012 - now
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  World summit on innovation & entrepreneurship

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Director of sponsorships, membership outreach, event coordinator

  -Responsible for co-orchestrating both the 2013 Summit held at the Museum of Moving Image in Astoria, Queens (400 attendees) and the 2014 Summit held at the Copacabana in Manhattan, New York (300 attendees), held in partnership with the United Nations -Working alongside a small team to plan and execute the conference-Recommending attendees and sponsors through collaborative research with other team members-Brainstorming unique channels and creative marketing strategies to elevate the Summit's brand -Securing paid and in-kind sponsorships with corporations and foundations-Managing excel invitations lists for sponsors, partners and delegates-Coordinating direct marketing campaigns via email, Facebook and Twitter-Assisting the Summit's chairman with scheduling, project planning-Managing conference set-up including, curating the interior design of the venue and coordinating with caterers-Managing conference volunteer staff, registration, needs of conference attendees, ensuring all sessions (including break-out sessions) run on time Show less