Natalia Casio Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Assisting with content creation for Jennis Flower, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering foster youth and help them bloom their flowers.• Develop and produce high-quality multimedia content, including videography, video editing, and storytelling assets, to support the nonprofit's mission and outreach efforts.• Collaborate with the CEO to spearhead a documentary project highlighting the nonprofit’s Seed to CEO program, which supports foster youth entrepreneurs in developing their businesses.• Serve as Executive Director for the Seed to CEO documentary, overseeing creative direction, production planning, and storytelling strategy to bring this impactful story to life.

Van Nuys, Ca

• Collaborated with other producers on a social justice documentary about over-medication of foster youth.• Spearheaded/solely responsible for editing the trailer using Adobe Premiere Pro.• Assisted the lead editor on the documentary by organizing select bins, reviewing interview footage, and identifying sound bites for inclusion.• Developed skills in Adobe Illustrator for creating visual assets to support the film's marketing and promotion.• Managed videography tasks, including recording B-roll footage.• Helped outreach efforts and event planning to promote listening sessions and panels, focusing on engaging foster youth.• Oversaw and delegated tasks to team members and managed project timelines on Monday.com.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

- Participated in KITS Young Filmmakers/Script-To-Screen Program- Collaborated with industry professionals to write, cast, and star in a short film, gaining hands-on experience in scriptwriting, acting, and production.- Developed Key Film Industry Skills; Worked in a writers’ room to pitch and develop stories, conducted casting auditions, and was part of a production crew during an intensive 12-hour filming day, resulting in a completed short film.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

- Awarded a scholarship to conduct my own undergraduate research. I worked under Dr. Norma Mendoza-Dentón and it was a linguistic anthropology project that aimed to understand how people use language when cooperating in a virtual reality (VR) game environment. - Conducted over 50 participant screenings by reviewing intake surveys and contacted eligible individuals for participation in the research study.- Established efficient communication channels by sending out informative emails and implemented a scheduling system utilizing Excel and Calendly to streamline participant appointments.- Administered informed consent procedures for study participants, demonstrating a strong understanding of IRB protocols and ethical research practices.- Assumed responsibility for the setup, maintenance, and operation of AV/audio equipment during data collection sessions, ensuring smooth and accurate data acquisition.- Managed the setup and integration of VR equipment with OBS Studio for seamless recording of experimental sessions.- Edited and compiled video clips, ensuring high-quality footage for subsequent analysis by the research team.- Presented research findings confidently and effectively in front of academic audiences during research week, showcasing the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally.

Monterey Park, California, United States

- Conducted 50+ virtual and in-person interviews with youth in foster care, ages 12-20, as part of the Los Angeles Reproductive Health Equity Project (LA RHEP) leadership team at Children's Law Center (CLC).- Assessed and ensured that youth in foster care were receiving and comprehending vital information related to their reproductive and sexual health rights during interviews.- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by optimizing data management by creating and maintaining a master Excel list of clients. This involved efficiently categorizing clients based on their scheduled court dates, resulting in improved workflow and team coordination.- Developed and implemented a systematic approach to divide and delegate work responsibilities among coworkers, enhancing team productivity and ensuring that interviews were conducted efficiently.- Contributed to LA RHEP's mission of promoting reproductive and sexual health among youth in foster care, playing a vital role in gathering crucial insights for future initiatives.- Maintained a high level of professionalism and sensitivity when interacting with youth in foster care, fostering a comfortable and open environment during interviews.

Marina Del Rey, California, United States

- Chosen for competitive 160-hour fellowship training at Venice Arts in video production andediting, with heavy focus on the fundamentals of visual storytelling.- Developed hands-on experience learning the process of professional filmmaking from pre-production, production, and post-production utilizing a wide array of equipment, programs, and film knowledge. - Edited commercials, documentaries, music videos, and short projects using Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition (gained intermediate skills).- Created sketches, storyboards, shotlists, and scripts to visualize ideas.- Gained experience in camera operation, including: use of gimbals, tripods, and rigs.- Developed skills in shot composition, filming, editing, and directing to create a short narrative film, which was chosen for the graduation showcase.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

- Completed photo assignments and essays for the BruinLife lifestyle website- improved on photo composition and camera operation- Created compelling visual content for a lifestyle blog, focusing on the diverse activities and culture in the Los Angeles area.- Utilized film photography for a documentary project/photo essay capturing the vibrant life of street vendors in Los Angeles.- Developed strong storytelling skills by documenting and showcasing the unique experiences and perspectives of local street vendors.- Contributed to the blog by highlighting L.A culture and activities through high-quality, engaging photographic content.

Los Angeles, Calfornia

◦Researched content creators and social media influencers that represent the museum'saesthetic for potential collaborations◦Monitored inventory of digital items in office and processed receipts for returns◦Completed errands for supervisor and kept office space clean and organized◦streamlined outreach efforts by creating extensive document with contact information of 30+ artdepartments at local art schools◦Conducted product research to identify potential items to sell at museum gift shop

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

◦Retrieved, pulled, and assembled documents for court staff use◦Boxed files for storage to conducted file searches for missing files◦Scanned indexes and verified court documents