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New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

- Developing and implementing the overall event strategy and vision, including setting goals, objectives, and timelines.- Collaborating with the Executive Director to create and execute a comprehensive event plan, including budgeting, scheduling, programming, merchandising and logistics.- Managing the production schedule, including coordinating with vendors and contractors, and ensuring that all elements of the event are delivered on time and within budget.-Working closely with the marketing and communications team to promote the event, including developing marketing materials and coordinating social media campaigns.- Managing event registration and ticket sales, including coordinating with ticketing partners and handling customer inquiries and requests.- Overseeing the setup and breakdown of the event, including coordinating with venue staff and ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are in place.- Managing on-site logistics, including coordinating with volunteers and ensuring that all event elements run smoothly.- Working closely with the event planning team to assess the success of the event and identify areas for improvement for future events.- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of event expenses and revenues, and preparing reports as needed.- Providing excellent customer service to attendees, sponsors, and partners, and addressing any issues or concerns that may arise during the event.- Overseeing the design and production of the live award show, including coordinating with the creative team to develop a concept and plan, and working with lighting, audio, and visual technicians to ensure that the show is delivered to the highest standard. This may involve managing rehearsals, rehearsing with presenters and performers, and coordinating with the stage crew to ensure that all elements of the show run smoothly.

Greater New York City Area

- Media Management, maintaining the festival's library of over 15,000 student films.- Website design and maintenance, ensuring that the festival's online presence is professional and engaging.- Film/photo submission judging and cataloguing, where I review and organize the submissions according to festival criteria.- Graphic design of festival assets and materials, including posters, banners, and program guides.- Production of short media, such as promotional videos and behind-the-scenes content.- Festival logistics and pre-production, where I help plan and coordinate the various events and activities of the festival.- On-site event production, where I support the team in setting up and running the festival events.- Partner/sponsor communication and implementation, where I work with our partners and sponsors to ensure that their involvement in the festival is smooth and successful.

Greater New York City Area

- Coordinated and organized the film festival with the production team.- Set up and broke down the event, including managing equipment, supplies, and facilities.- Handled the logistics of the event, such as transportation and accommodation for guests.- Collaborated with the production team to ensure that the film festival ran smoothly and efficiently.- Promoted the festival, including developing marketing materials and spreading the word about the event through social media and other channels.- Managed the festival website, including updating content and handling online ticket sales.- Assisted the production team and festival attendees by answering questions and providing information.- Performed additional tasks as assigned by the production team.

Greater New York City Area

- Coordinate and manage a team of volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the film festival- Plan and schedule volunteer shifts and tasks- Communicate with festival organizers and staff to ensure that volunteers are meeting the needs of the festival- Train volunteers on their duties and responsibilities- Troubleshoot any issues or problems that arise during the festival- Assist with set-up and tear-down of the festival- Help to promote the festival and recruit volunteers- Act as a point of contact for volunteers and festival attendees- Perform any other duties as assigned by festival organizers.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Coordinating and scheduling guest interviews- Conducting research for episodes- Collaborating with host and guests to ensure a high-quality final product- Staying up to date on industry trends and incorporating them into the podcast content- Familiarity with Riverside.FM podcast hosting platform- Managing the distribution and promotion of the podcast on Anchor.FM to all streaming services

Greater New York City Area

- Develop and pitch creative ideas for branded content, documentaries, social media content, music videos, narrative films, etc.- Plan and manage all aspects of production, including budget, schedule, and crew- Oversee the hiring of key personnel, such as the writer, cinematographer, and editor- Collaborate with the cinematographer to create a visual concept for the project and plan the shooting schedule- Direct on-set production, including working with actors and managing the crew- Collaborate with the post-production team to ensure a cohesive and compelling final product- Communicate with stakeholders, such as executive producers and investors, to ensure that the project stays on track and meets their expectations- Perform any other duties as required to support the success of the project.

New York, New York

- Credited on a range of exciting documentary projects and gained valuable hands-on experience in the industry. - Assisted producers in logging, sourcing archival materials, and ingesting footage into our non-linear editing (NLE) system for multiple projects in progress. - Supported the production team on set during shoots, where I learned about various aspects of the production process and contributed to the success of the project.Through this internship, I gained a deeper understanding of the documentary film and television production process, as well as practical skills in NLE software and production work. I also developed strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, which are essential for success in the documentary industry.

Central Valley, Ny

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Central Valley, New York

Central Valley, New York

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film Production

Advanced Regents Diploma With Distinction In The Arts

Activities and Societies: TV-Production, Photography, Art, National Honor Society Video Production student for all 4 years, youngest ever.