Douglas Ruffin Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Worked with crew to help create 2 commercials, and 3 music videos.• Used charismatic and approachable personality to connect with clients.• Transported crew to and from hotels, airports and venues.• Drafted, printed and distributed important paperwork to crew members.• Tracked company inventory counts and ordered new equipment to prevent shortages.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

● Create vigorous scripts for clients looking to film short films or web series.● Assist in writing One Night Stands, a seductive thriller lover story about sexuality and COVID.● Created Act & Chill, a group of 1 Act thriller plays about lies and deception. ● Wrote supportive content for the stage musical called SARAFINA by Eric Ruffin where I wrote character backstories to help with teaching the play.

• Worked on the film "Run, Muffin, Run" that was nominated for multiple short film awards in Atlanta.• Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.• Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.• Prepared detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.

Greater Atlanta Area

-Helped to make sure classes of 30+ students are learning the essentials of Theater.-Create lesson plans that incorporates International Baccalaureate methods that helps to prepare students for the next level.-Assisting students in creating their own dramatic pieces, and directing performance rehearsals.-Choreographed the student showcase, and directed multiple scenes.

Howard University

Being Mr. Zeta Phi Beta (Alpha Chapter) entitles that I live up to the mission of Zeta Phi Beta, and help to incorporate different events that shows what Zeta Phi Beta has to offer.

Jacksonville, Florida

Theater teacher who teaches two different courses TheaterTheater TechAdapts course of study and training methods to meet student's need and ability.Teaches enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation.

While being in the Acting Department at Howard University, I have been able to excel in many classes like Dance, Costume Tech, Acting Tech, and Play Analysis. This helped me to earn the great honor of Dean's List. I also helped to do the costumes for Howard's Spring plays which include: The Colored Museum, I Too Sing America, and the Spring Dance Concert. I have starred in Howard's production of "Fabulation or the Re-education of Udine". At the end of the year I joined my freshman class and put on a great showcase that helped to show our growth within the department.

Al Freeman Environmental Space

I played Handsome Boy #2 in the World Premier of "African Americans" by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Martin Damien Wilkins. The play was also apart of the Women Voice Festival in DC, in which led it to be SOLD OUT every night.

Howard University

• Organized a Carnival on the Yard of Howard University that included attractions, food vendors, and free henna.• Drafted sponsorship packets to give to neighboring companies to help raise more money for the event.• Worked with a group of volunteers that helped with Social Media blasts, and preparations the day of the event.

Ira Aldridge Theater

I had the opportunity to join Chicago's American Theater Company from the workshop of the play "The Projects". Directed by PJ Paparelli, I was able to play the 90 year old griot Dr. Black and talk about the changes that took places in the Cabrini-Green projects in Chicago. Working on this project was a great experience and was my first time seeing my name published in a play.

Otherwise known as sales associate, the position of Hollister model also involves wearing brand clothing to showcase apparel and fashion accessories. Hollister models perform cashier duties during busy store hours. Typical work days include answering questions about products, services, and merchandise, organizing shelves, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Training involves both visual and verbal instruction and orientation. Strong fashion sense and personable, positive personalities typically benefit applicants during the Hollister hiring process.

• Produced all content that aired on different social media sites.• Edited music for appropriate content according to the standards of the FCC. • Drafted ideas of new ways to help diversify the general audience of Howard University’s Theater Shows. • Wrote scripts and produced quality sound and commercials for business.

Howard University

• Help plan campus events that are new, engaging, and also formal.• Serve weekly office hours, and communicate with students about campus events.

Worked with distribution of fliers and information at community events/festivals, assist STC at community festivals/events (work at the STC table and greet members of the community and promote STC programming).

Howard University

• Conducted meetings with co-coordinators and both head chairs on a daily basis.• Collected rosters for each event, compiled data, and submitted proper information to Residence Life.• Created deadlines for each dorm to submit all information for specified event.• Served as support staff for all events

The purpose of my position was to entertain the Guest via various show venues. Like performing shows in front of the park, in a closed venue, or just around the park. I had to sing, danc, and work with custome characters, and high profile characters. I also had to perform duties such as ushers and character escorts.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Tv & Film, Grad School

Working under the production track, and learning different roles like: -Script Supervisor -Director -Gaffer -Grip -Production Assistant

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Visual And Performing Arts

High School Diploma, Math & Science