Michael Jorgensen Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles

– Designed quarterly creative writing workshops focusing on dramatic arc, plot pacing, and creative problem-solving using pop-culture trends like Dungeons & Dragons and Fortnite.– Wrote and revised lesson plans, created graphics, built PowerPoint presentations, instructed teams of 4-8 volunteers to work with classrooms of 15-20 students.– Led weekly storytelling field trips focused on building characters, establishing goals, and creating meaningful dilemmas and decisions. Worked with teams of 3-6 volunteers and classrooms of 20-30 students.

Princeton, Nj

– Conducted independent research of online databases, archival videos, and publications to write biographies about filmmakers and create advertisements for university lectures, screenings, and events.– Compiled and formatted lists of resources for website appendices, logged changes in online database, wrote notes assessing quality of sources, and integrated feedback from other team members.– Used Final Cut Pro to edit video sequences, Photoshop to edit graphics, and WordPress and HTML to format website content.

West Hollywood, Ca

– Led trainings, organized meetings and phone conferences, booked event space, and purchased supplies for 10 regional programs and 300 volunteers working on outreach, public relations, and fundraising for nationwide nonprofit organization.– Planned annual Youth Advisory Council conference for 20 young LGBT leaders by interviewing and selecting candidates, planning travel to New York City, tracking budgets, and programming 30 hours of lessons, presentations and group activities.

Los Angeles, Ca

– Credits include Emmy-nominated Outrage (2009) and Sundance selections These Amazing Shadows (2011) and Troubadours (2011).– Created and maintained digital file database to log and organize video footage, archival clips, photographs, and transcripts; provided notes on dailies, edits, visual effects, and sound.– Oversaw team of two Assistant Editors, reviewed and approved clip breakdowns, and interfaced with legal team to track rights management and licensing costs.

West Hollywood, Ca

– Board President (2012-2013) & Vice President (2011-2012).– Directed board members and staff, established board meeting agendas, and approved marketing, fundraising, and community engagement events for nonprofit LGBT sports organization serving 200 members, 30 volunteers, and 10 staff.– Designed team apparel using Adobe Illustrator, visited production facility to approve proofs, and directed staff and volunteers to distribute finished product.– Authored monthly newsletter and wrote weekly bulletins using HTML web platform.