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Syracuse, New York, United States

For The Daily Orange, I write for the Screentime Column under the Culture Section. Currently, I write film reviews for new releases in theaters.

Syracuse, New York, United States

As an intern for Jeremy Garelick, I help with ad hoc tasks and projects on the ground at Syracuse Studios. With the scripts I received, I do detailed coverage and notes that would then be passed off to the writers to revise for future drafts. Additionally, I helped create pitch decks for a remodel of the studio website to make it a seamless landing page for audiences to find American High's projects. Finally, I also created spreadsheets to assemble a cast list for an upcoming project.

Over the course of this internship, I participated in weekly development calls and helped to curate and edit TikTok content. Additional duties included providing script coverage and working in small teams to complete other projects given to us by the studio's Head of Development.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Over the course of my eight-week summer internship with IE, I worked closely with the studio's Development Department on script coverage, trend newsletters, art reviews, and agent profiles. I would also put together lists of rising stars and comedians that I'd send to the Development Executives. I finished my time at Illumination creating a pitch deck of an original feature length animated film that I presented to the Development Team.

Los Angeles, California, United States

While working under Writer/Director/Producer David E. Talbert, I served as a post-production PA for his film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. In this position, on top of doing daily ad hoc tasks, I sat in with the team taking notes during different meetings with the distributor, VFX companies, voice recording sessions, and the final mixing process. I would also assist in the film's cutting process and help the editing team where needed. Currently, I'm doing script coverage and research for some of Mr. Talbert's upcoming projects.

I have written film reviews for movies in theaters and critical analyses of 70s horror films and the way that they have influenced modern horror. I am continuing my work with the organization and am planning future articles about the upcoming awards season.

While working at the Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, my goal was to give each guest the most memorable experience possible. To do this, I would personally assist shoppers throughout their time in the store, work the cash register to check out guests, and liaison between sections to help with any engravings or product questions. Additionally, I worked as a product stocker. In this position, I would constantly survey the floor and restock different products and manage our supply of goods in the back-of-house.

At American High, a Syracuse-based production company founded by Jeremy Garelick, I would assist the company with script coverage. Each week, I would receive a new script where I would take carefully detailed notes and then provide in-depth feedback about what I read back to the development team.

Calabasas, California, United States

During my time at Regal Cinemas, I would constantly be cleaning theaters, prepping food in the kitchen, working the concessions counter, checking the picture and sound quality in theaters, and fielding guest service questions. My top goals were to help maintain a good relationship with all team members when working in small groups and personally assisting each guest. I also helped open and close the theater, working closely with management.

Woodland Hills

I mainly assisted with take-out orders. My duties consisted of answering phones and assisting guests with any questions, fielding over-the-phone take-out and online delivery orders, and working in the kitchen to assemble and label to-go orders. Additionally, I would also bus and seat tables, take any drink orders, serve food, and assist the kitchen where needed.

Bachelor'S Degree (In Progress), English And Textual Studies And Television Radio And Film

Activities and Societies: Intern for American High, Film Critic for The Daily Orange, Member of the Renee Crown Honors SocietyI am.

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