Melissa Seda

Student Production Designer

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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Timeline
About me
Preschool Teacher & New Hire Trainer
Education
- Seattle Film Institute
  2009 - 2009
  Activities and Societies: I studied at the Seattle Film Institute for only one summer, but learned a lot about being a Production Assistant on a film set. I worked within a team of students to write,shoot and edit a short film. Learning to collaborate with so many driven and creative individuals was a challenge, but in the end it made each of us better filmmakers.
- Mercer Island High School
  2005 - 2009
  Activities and Societies: Track and Field, Gymnastics team Although I participated in sports teams and music endeavors, my passion was my continued education in film. I took several media courses, was the host of our "Morning Announcements", and filmed many short comedy sketches to be broadcast for the entire school.
- University of Oregon
  2009 - 2013
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cinema Studies
  Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Graduated with a Cinema Studies major. Worked as a Production Assistant for Oregon Duck Television, and was an active member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.
Experience
- Seattle Film Institute
  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
  Student Production Designer
  ● Motivated actors and crew in order to generate positivity on set, with encouragement and consistent work ethic● Through reading scripts and communicating with the crew, I selected, designed and constructed props for use in the film● Identified and pursued multiple solutions to complications that arose, by my ability to brainstorm and creatively solve problems.
- Oregon Duck Television
  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
  Production Assistant, co-writer, assistant director
  ● Scouted the locations, assisted with set design and carried out the needs of the director ● Helped to maintain relationships and a working calm as the team cheerleader liaison between talent and crew● Conceived the ideas, wrote the scripts, initiated the creation of storyboards, and marketed the pre-production plans to the talent and crew through confident communication.
- MOD Superfast Pizza
  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011
  Pizza Chef
  ● Trained two new employees on standards of operation, customer service skills and assisting executive demands
- M3 Creative
  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
  Development Associate Intern
  ● Assisted in developing pre-production concepts through individual online research and carrying out the needs of the director of development ● Led the collaborative process by divvying up project workloads, generating write-ups for network pitches and designing storyboards for inspiration● Conceptualized television show ideas by discovering fresh talent and actively reaching out to potential clients
- Golden Road Brewing
  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
  Hostess Server
  ● Ensured customer satisfaction by taking orders efficiently and accurately, expediting timely delivery and all with my charming attitude and smile● Motivated fellow employees with my positive energy and ability to adapt in fast-paced environments● Upheld the amiable pub atmosphere by warmly greeting customers, answering all inquiries and organizing store merchandise
- Bake's Place
  Sept 2013 - May 2014
  Ticketing Administrator and Hostess
  ● Managed band scheduling and was the sole administrator for ticket sales and customer reservations● Operated computer revenue by handling all money; calculated the business income and was trusted to oversee the financial accounts for band payments and fees● Ensured customer satisfaction by taking orders efficiently and accurately, expediting timely delivery and all with my charming attitude and smile
- Argosy Cruises
  May 2014 - Aug 2020
  Tour Guide Narrator/ Senior Deckhand
  ● Narrated every tour that Argosy cruises provided for thousands of guests over five years, while using humor and local knowledge to make visitors fall in love with the Pacific Northwest.● Enacted vessel & crew safety procedures involving potentially life-threatening situations, leading to a promoted position of Senior Deckhand. Certified CPR included.● Trained new hires in public speaking, deck handing, bartending and customer service● Participated in writing a new tour script from the Lake Union and Lake Washington cruises Show less
- KCTS 9
  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
  Digital Content Producer
  In 2016 I began working with a non-profit youth organization known as Whats Good 206, led by a University of Washington student Austin Williams. I was able to help create a digital video focused on the health benefits of Laughter Yoga, by attending a class in Seattle, WA, and interviewing the class leader. This video segment was edited by an editor at KCTS 9, and posted on their website and other media platforms. It can now be found on Youtube.com
- Early Learning and Development Center
  Mar 2021 - now
  Preschool Teacher & Teacher Trainer
  ● Trained new hires on classroom management, ELDC protocol & provided coaching advice● Maintained subjective records on each student’s educational development.● Worked with the Lead Teacher to develop weekly activity plans.● Ensured that classroom areas were kept clean and free from hazards.● Participated in periodic meetings with parents via Brightwheel, and in person.● Selected appropriate games and stories for the children● Encouraged the children to laugh, dance, sing and play as much as possible. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
  Argosy Cruises
- CPR/AED/First Aid
  American Red Cross
  Mar 2023
Volunteer Experience
- Relay for Life Team Leader
  Issued by American Cancer Society on Apr 2009
  Associated with Melissa Seda
- Office Assistant
  Issued by Northwest Film Forum on Jan 2014
  Associated with Melissa Seda