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• Researching and writing humorous and interesting content for online consumption
• Pitching original ideas to draw viewers and appeal to online market
• Editing and publishing articles in a timely fashion according to deadlines

Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

• Provided guests with recommendations and extensive knowledge on local craft beers
• Mixed a variety of specialty cocktails and experimenting with the creation of new recipes
• Served a high volume of guests efficiently during events and busy weekend nights
• Promoted from barback position to bartender position after three months

New Orleans, Chicago

• Ran set operations such as craft services, equipment rental, prop set-up and talent scheduling
• Ensured timely completion of necessary shots and content
• Adapted to a variety of set environments and roles as needed

Chicago, Illinois

• Managing the production of various digital advertisements for agency clients.
• Providing feedback and oversight in the design and development of web banners and websites.
• Acting as a liaison between various departmental teams.
• Mapping out schedules and budgets for an array of projects, prioritizing said projects, and ensuring quality completion in a timely fashion.
• Communicating the specific digital needs and risks within a specific assignment, and overseeing that these needs are met.

New Orleans, LA

• Filmed live performance events and fundraisers for local non-profit organization.
• Interviewed and recorded staff, volunteers, and board members for video content use.
• Edited various promotional videos for donations and community outreach.
• Compiled a library of footage for future promotional videos.
• Performed improvisation for children in hospitals.
• Trained in weekly improvisation sessions to become a qualified performing volunteer.

New Orleans, LA

• Provided hospitality and customer service at a Besh Group Restaurant.
• Organized reservations and table assignments.

New Orleans, LA

• Planned and organized promotional events for local and national clients
• Ran event operations, including set-up, admission, and filming.
• Intensive involvement in NOLA Fashion Week Spring Season 2013 and Autumn Season 2013.
• Edited previous Fashion Week video footage into a promotional video to be shown during the current season events.
• Engaged with various social media platforms to promote client events and news.

Greater Chicago Area

• Filed and maintained office organization.
• Assisted in handwriting class and pre-handwriting class.
• Worked one-on-one with children ages 4-8 with developmental and/or attention disabilities.

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication And Media Studies, 3.67

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi, PanHellenic Recruitment CounselorB.A. in Communications and Digital Media Production, Magna Cum.

Study Abroad, Spanish Language And Literature, 3.9

Semester abroad in Valparaiso, Chile

Education record