Sydney Bauer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Work with directors on impact campaigns for documentary features and shorts, and narrative films- Develop overall strategy for a film’s impact campaign by identifying the director’s goals and target audience(s) - Research organizations that align with the values and goals of the film and could participate in the impact campaign- Conduct outreach to potential or current community partners via email and build relationships- Write social media and email copy for the films’ online marketing campaigns- Organize events and programs within the impact campaign, researching and booking speakers or panelists, and attending film festivals to represent the film- Evaluate engagement around the film and its overall impact by identifying metrics and KPIs based on campaign goalsProducer for documentary film and other media projects, including:-STIGMA App-'Undue Burdens'-'The Road Up'-'A Tiny Ripple of Hope'-'Hayden & Her Family'-Matutine Network

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Project Manager for the New Americans Campaign (NAC)

- Consult with Catalyst supporters on their needs for diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) initiatives - Determine the specific needs of the supporter and identify which workshops would address those needs- Advise as a Subject Matter Expert on Catalyst’s workshops for supporters and potential supporters- Coordinate with the Operations team to schedule facilitators for workshops, hosted globally- Manage the preparation and implementation of the workshops using Asana- Track supporter communication and updates in Salesforce

- Consult and advise clients on the design of their diversity, equity, & inclusion, (DEI) programming, including but not limited to, selecting a documentary film to screen, determining topics/themes of the programming, selecting a facilitator, etc.- Conduct discovery conversations with clients to determine their needs & communicate those needs to the Learning Experience Designer-Execute virtual, live programing via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Livestorm, and Google Meet-Review DEI programming designs and communicate them to clients-Create, write, and deploy email campaigns for client engagement via HubSpot-Coordinate, schedule, and conduct Dress Rehearsals for all live programming with clients-Internally liaise between the Sales & Product Teams to ensure product viability-Create and write proposals for clients to select films and programming-Review, edit, and deliver Impact Reports to clients, measuring the impact of our programming & collect data from participants to inform future DEI initiatives

- Develop a content/episodes calendar and write content for podcast episodes on the topic of dating violence and abuse- Interview subject matter experts, community organizers, fellow survivors, and artists- Manage an Operations Coordinator and Associate Producer- Research potential sources of funding and partnerships- Partner with organizations such as the One Love Foundation to create content for the podcast- Facilitate relationships with potential community partners, including organizations and survivors of abuse- Record and edit audio using Blue Snowball microphones and Adobe Premiere

Temporary, part-time position, supporting the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge (KMSSIC)

Impact Coordinator for new documentary series, Loyalty: Stories

Chicago, Il

● Review and contribute to proposals to submit the documentary films into relevant film festivals.● Research organizations and community partners on films currently in production.● Update the Airtable database for each documentary, tracking all contacts, interactions, and online activity of partner organizations including their website and social media pages. ● Plan and strategize events such as specialized screenings to engage target audiences around documentary films being distributed and exhibited. ● Initiate first contact and communication with potential partners on films.

I assisted Directors of Photography, Art Directors, and Wardrobe Coordinators on commercial shoots for our clients. I organized and completed in-office tasks, expediting the progress on daily operations and large-scale film and video projects. I worked with both office and video production equipment, consistently gaining new expertise.

As an intern, I coordinated communications within the office and managed the online store to sell Kartemquin merchandise. I participated in workshops with high-level and award-winning documentarians, sound and lighting specialists, and Kartemquin Associates.Currently, I am assisting in the production of an upcoming Kartemquin film. I help manage both the Facebook and Instagram pages for the film, and assist in finding subjects and content.

Selected as a Tour Guide and Admissions Representative through an exhaustive application and two-round interview process. Chosen for a strong dedication to the university and a charismatic and out-going, well-rounded personality. Quickly learned extensive facts about the university and developed the ability the share that knowledge with all visitors in unique style. Enthusiastically guided visiting students and families around campus, sharing a wealth of knowledge about the university, while also focusing in the student’s specific interests. Advocated for the university as a whole, while advocated for each individual visiting student. Gained expertise in interpersonal interactions and connecting with visitors based on their interests and needs. • Completed over 50 tours of campus, connecting with both U.S. and international students.• Received multiple reviews and accolades from visitors, including being “informative”, “entertaining”, and “an excellent campus tour guide”.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Elected to the position by the general membership through an application and voting process. Voted for based on a record of dedication to the entire organization and a strong platform of ideas to extend new member training and development and expand the professional development program. Coordinated the recruitment process for a class of new members, entailing a marketing campaign, applications, interview rounds and member selection. Carefully managed attendance and engagement for all 80 members of the organization, recording membership points and creating new events and programs to engage members. Conducted extensive New Member Training, creating new programs and integrating the New Member Class into the organization. Effectively utilized social media and weekly newsletters to keep members engaged outside of weekly meetings. Expertly planned and successfully facilitated two member retreats, inspiring a renewed sense of commitment and dedication in all members. • Selected a New Member Class of 40 students from an application pool of 143. • Worked in collaboration with fellow Vice Presidents to successfully transition the organization from the Alumni Association to the Office of Student Affairs on campus. • Presented with the Distinguished Service award for work as Vice President, recognizing a commitment to Student Alumni Ambassadors and the continued success of the Membership Program

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Selected by the Executive Board through an extensive application process. Chosen based upon an immediate dedication to the organization and a detailed, original plan for the event.Wrote the entire script for the program, gaining expert experience in scheduling and facilitating large-scale events. Designed unique marketing techniques to attract attendees. Recruited multiple groups on campus to participate and perform at the event, engaging and inspiring a sense of school pride in all who attended. Managed all aspects of the program while following a strict budget of $1,500.• Successfully began the tradition of setting off fireworks, which is still used in the event today. • Over 300 students, alumni, and community members attended• Coordinated the event all within budget.

Specifically recruited to the position by the Camp Director for over 10 years of dedication to and enthusiasm for the camp and extensive knowledge of camp operations and traditions.Supervised a unit of over 75 campers, aged ten through twelve, and 12 counselors. Coordinated 8 field trips, staying within an individualized budget for each trip. Worked in collaboration with fellow unit heads to plan 8 large-scale, all-camp events, engaging all campers and counselors to ensure an enriching and enjoyable camp experience inspiring campers to come back summer after summer. Trained over 60 counselors in camp activities, safety, and leadership. Acted as a liaison between the camp and parents of campers to answer all questions and provide a positive experience.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Minors In English And Cinema Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Ambassadors, James Scholar Honors Program

Young Non-Profit Leader Series

Impact Leader Series