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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California

Manager of SCA's Department of Cinema & Media Studies. Supervising program operations and administrative functions including planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising and proposal development. Contributing to design of program content, policies, and strategic planning efforts.

Los Angeles, California

Instructor of CNTV 595 - Professional Practicum, a course that connects graduate students with industry experience in areas of interest, while also helping them develop a personal brand through writing assignments and group discussions.

Los Angeles, California

Offered counseling to just under 200 majors and 900 minors, served as a liaison with other university departments, and provided assigned students with information regarding university policies and procedures. Hosted information sessions for non-majors and promoting extracurricular activities and networking opportunities to relevant populations. Initiated conversations with departments and students regarding course registration, curriculum changes, and program enrollment.

New York, Ny

Assisted with in-person and virtual networking events and organized an alumni mentorship program for juniors and seniors in Newhouse's semester in NYC program. Collaborated with senior staff to create social activities for students such as a magic show, yoga class, and field trips to major companies including Facebook and NBC. Supported faculty with the transition to hybrid classes in 2021 by supervising Zoom rooms and redesigning classrooms to accommodate social distancing.

New York, Ny

Maintained two large event spaces, an art gallery, classrooms, overnight rooms, and offices for Syracuse University faculty and staff in NYC's Lubin House. Performed general administrative work for staff and guests such as event planning, scheduling, supply orders, and tech support. Adapted to needs of visitors and served as representative for each office (Admissions, Alumni Relations, Development, and Operations).

Syracuse, Ny

Observed residence hall entrance overnight, checked student IDs, and signed guests in to create a safe enviornment and maintain a record of all residents and guests in case of emergency.

Syracuse, Ny

Represented Syracuse University during campus tours and admissions events attended by thousands of prospective students and families. Promoted to Manager in 2019 and designed special campus tours for visiting alums and donors. Recruited and trained new tour guides.

Syracuse, Ny

Aided Office of Recreation and oversaw multiple fitness facilities at Syracuse University as a front desk attendant and later supervisor. Collected patrons IDs, provided equipment, and addressed guests questions. Walked each fitness room throughout shift to ensure appropriate use of machines and maintain cleanliness of spaces.

Syracuse, Ny

Presided over a residence hall floor of over eighty college freshman and provided them with information to assist with their college transition and better their academic and social experience. Enforced building policies so that residents felt respected and supported at all times. Planned events with peers to encourage bonding amongst floors and initiated difficult conversions with both staff and students regarding roommate disagreements and problematic behaviors.

Newington, Ct

Collaborated with a team of six counselors to ensure the safety of over one hundred children ages eight to fourteen in an outdoor environment. Initiated large-scale and educational activities and games for campers. Promoted a welcoming and safe space for all and addressed behaviors amongst campers deemed inapporpriate.

Hartford, Ct

Managed a summer SAT preparation and college counseling course for ten high school students ages fifteen to seventeen from low-income families in Hartford, Connecticut. Created lesson plans, study guides, mock exams, and educational activities and games that helped students acquire and strenghten reading and writing skills before taking their SAT exams. Facilitated open discussions addressing college-related topics such as applications, interviews, and student loans.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Cinema Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Film and Screen Studies Track