- Approached story development with understanding of fact-based information and practicality - Allocated qualified crew members and equipment according to productions' needs- Conducted preliminary research of environment including social/cultural norms and identified key contacts- Raised funds for, budgeted for and scheduled progress from pre-production to completion- Adapted to new situations by maintaining flexibility and anticipating change- Communicated with locals to establish rapport within communities- Selected interviewees, drafted pertinent questions, wrote accurate transcripts and developed compelling story structure- Assigned challenging deadlines and facilitated progress of crew members to efficiently reach goals while maintaining high morale

→ Managed a crew of 12 artists to complete 10 viral films for the Ocean Exchange within a 3 month period→ Responsibilities included: scheduling productions and meetings, story development, location scouting, casting, budgeting, deadlines, etc.→ Collaborated with and mentored by Mark Bauman (Chairman of Smithsonian Institution) and Mehmet Caglayan (Director of Blue Voyage Productions)