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Tacoma, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Chicago

• Led prescreening committees updating the programming strategy to produce a more equitable and inclusivein international youth film festival.
• Coordinated juries, consulted with the Education Advisory Committee, scheduled and hosted screenings/Q&As.
• Maintained network of after-school programs, youth media programs, and film schools to ensure submissions.
• Managed logistical arrangements, secured: venues, teaching artists, digital film materials/assets, and equipment.

Chicago

• Built and distributed daily projection schedules, detailing specifications for 130+ feature films.
• Ingested and tested DCP’s, creating playlists while managing the projection team.
• Supervised delivery, receiving, and quality control of festival content to the theater.
• Organized and oversaw technical checks with filmmakers.
• Manage virtual presentations and upkeep of CineSend streaming platform.
• Coordinate delivery of film materials to venues, marketing teams, and virtual spaces.

Chicago

• Curated and evaluated international feature film submissions. Wrote synopses for official selections.
• Communicate with sales agents and distributors regarding potential official selections.

Evanston

• Coordinate, organize and produce final student film festival.
• Assign film equipment to students and manage equipment scheduling.
• Assist with daily operations, including helping students with editing and film shoots.

Chicago

• Oversaw archival database while developing clearance logs.
• Maintained database of donors and process outreach mailings.
• Researched local crews, equipment rentals, and logistics for future shoots.

Chicago

• Curated 50th Anniversary gallery at Expo 72, involving photo displays and video collections.
• Catalogued photos/videos into a numbered database, developing an accessible archive for office use.
• Evaluated festival entries from around the world.
• Edited promotional videos for web.

Chicago

• Mentor students on equipment, proctoring camera certification examinations.
• Organize and manage lighting equipment, ensuring functionality.
• Maintain advanced camera and lighting gear.
• Worked independently queuing film screenings while handling student reservations.

West Dundee, IL

• Helped locate books for customers, along with troubleshooting their Nook devices.
• Operated at the register, made drinks in the cafe, and performed inventory on both the book floor and Music/DVD department.