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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Oakland, California, United States

Wrote up to 15 news stories weekly on the film and television industry. Searched for breaking stories to aggregate. Formatted and self-published articles.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Wrote one to four stories per day about the film, television and music industry using WordPress. Interviewed talent during red carpet events and over the phone. Curated and maintained various galleries and lists about upcoming film releases and streaming libraries. Worked from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, coordinating with the news room remotely.

Berkeley, CA

Used critical thinking to independently resolve guest's issues and prioritize time-sensitive problems. Managed reservations over phone calls and emails. Utilized Check-Inn software to manage guest reports.

Berkeley, CA

Employed by UC Berkeley Professor Emirita Linda Williams. Created and arranged PowerPoints for upcoming academic conferences. Organized library. Edited academic writing.

Edited up to 15 articles every week and published pieces using WordPress. Collaborated on departmental projects and leading meetings. Communicated with publicists to organize coverage, pitched events to arts staff.

San Francisco Bay Area

One of two writers selected to specialize in film coverage for student-run press organization. Reviewed upcoming releases and wriote "culture shot" opinion pieces on the industry. Hosted podcast episodes discussing film.

Berkeley, CA

Served as Improv Director in fall 2018 and spring 2019, planning and leading practices for the team. Performed in hour long improv shows on a biweekly basis for a paid audience of about 100 students. Wrote, produced, edited, and performed in both live and video sketches. Created both promotional videos and fliers to advertise upcoming shows using Adobe.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked as both a ticketing cashier and concession stand worker. Helped unload and organize new utilities and supplies. Answered guests' questions on movies then showing and upcoming screenings. Emceed an event screening of "Space Jam."

3630 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Worked as both a ticketing cashier and concession stand worker. Helped unload and organize new utilities and supplies. Answered guests' questions on current and upcoming screenings.

3630 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Worked as both a ticketing cashier and concession stand worker. Helped unload and organize new utilities and supplies. Answered guests' questions on current and upcoming screenings.

Wrote news pieces on the video game industry. Composed editorials and reviews for both movies and games. Twice attended the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles with a team of writers to preview and report on upcoming releases.

Pier 15, The Embarcadero & Green St., San Francisco, CA 94111

Elaborated on the science of individual exhibits as a youth docent. Performed interactive science­focused demonstrations with guests from around the world. Participated in and attended daily staff trainings and projects.

2340 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Employed at the 4­ Star Theatre, Marina Theatre, and Presidio Theatre. Worked as both a ticketing cashier and concession stand worker. Cleaned theaters after each showing. Stayed after last screening to close theaters for the evening

Pier 15, The Embarcadero & Green St., San Francisco, CA 94111

Elaborated on the science of individual exhibits as a youth docent. Performed interactive science­focused demonstrations with guests from around the world. Participated in and attended daily staff trainings and projects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, 3.77 Gpa

Activities and Societies: The Daily Californian, jericho! Improv & Sketch Comedy B.A. in Film & Media, minor in Theater.

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