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Los Angeles, CA, US

Gardena, California, United States

• Compiled, analyzed and organized 30+ years of archival materials related to the Unforgettable Gala, the nation’s longest- running award show celebrating AAPIs in arts, culture and entertainment
• Conducted 50+ on-camera interviews with the gala’s current and former planners, staffers, award winners and attendees
• Continuously collaborated with the director and editors to shape the documentary’s narrative structure
• Maintained communication with interview subjects and their publicists from pre- to post-production
• Streamlined the organization of post-production materials (interview transcripts/soundbite selects, archival assets, external media, marketing mood boards, legal documents)

Gardena, California, United States

• Pitched and published daily news stories and longer-form magazine features on topics including queer- and AAPI-owned businesses, formula race car drivers and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes
• Moderated on-camera junkets and interviews with actors, directors, influencers and musicians
• Hosted 60+ red carpet interviews with actors, directors, influencers and musicians at the 21st annual Unforgettable Gala
• Ideated video concepts and crafted editorial photoshoot mood boards for talent
• Copy edited news articles and magazine features in both AP and Chicago styles

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Designed and coded 15 interactive digital news stories including maps, photo galleries, modal pop-ups and/or polling functions using HTML, CSS and JavaScript programming languages
• Collaborated with news desk editors to implement story-enhancing interactives for topics ranging from local elections to sports tournaments to award shows, providing sole interactive support for the 2,000+ person.
• Directed a team of 8-12 novice coders to assist in larger projects; hosted weekly tutorial sessions to troubleshoot assignments

Culver City, California, United States

• Coordinated international casting efforts for feature-length documentaries on child prodigies and the African film industry
• Assisted with casting and location scouting for branded projects with Cadillac, Citizen Watches and Disneyland
• Spearheaded the collection and organization of community-shot footage and legal forms for a feature-length ‘Jazzy Jumpers’ documentary sparking interest from A24, Netflix and HBO Max

Culver City, California, United States

• Researched and developed over 125 pitches for the award-winning social media documentary series “60 Second Docs”
• Spearheaded communication between senior producers and talent to successfully coordinate documentary shoots across 11 countries
• Customized production books, call sheets and social copy for triweekly videos that averaged nearly 10 million views across platforms

Oakland, California, United States

• Pitched, reported and published four projects with the Corps cohort; topics included university vaccine mandates, federal Covid-19 aid for community college students, graduating seniors facing the pandemic and student.
• Authored a work of commentary detailing my personal struggles and successes of remote learning during 2020 quarantine
• Assisted senior reporters by conducting source interviews and compiling B-matter for breaking news stories on deadline

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Ideated, filmed and edited 12 short-form marketing videos to advertise products and promote the company’s brand; averaged between 2,000 - 4,000+ impressions per Instagram reel
• Monitored TikTok and Instagram trends to tailor content for targeted audiences; specific focuses on fashion and feminism
• Drafted copy and utilized alt-text to increase online traffic and promote accessibility for diverse audiences

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Worked in audio, lighting and stage management for various on-campus events (including conferences, concerts, speaker events and musical performances)

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Oversaw the remote editing and publication process of 5 essays, poems and works of art for a student-run journal of thought

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Edited written content and designed page spreads for 16 arts-related stories published in a remote, student-run digital zine

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Oversaw the production of each news/sports episode for Bearden High School's broadcast news station
• Weekly work included editing episodes, assigning stories, and leading the staff
• Responsible for editing/producing the school's annual video yearbook

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Weekly work included pitching/writing stories as well as on-screen reporting for Bearden High School's broadcast news station

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Weekly work included pitching, writing, filming, and editing feature stories for Bearden High School's broadcast news station

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism

Activities and Societies: USC Annenberg Media (Interactives Editor); Annenberg Ambassadors (Student Mentor); Annenberg Abroad London.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: AP Capstone Scholar, Bearden Broadcasting Network (Reporter, Anchor, Station Director), Varsity Tennis (Team.