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ARTIST PROFILE

Education

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  Bachelor’s Degree with Honors Distinction / UWM 

Graduating from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in 2021 with a major in Film, Video and New Genres, as well as, a minor in Journalism, Ad PR and Media Studies. 

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  High School Diploma with Highest Honors / Eastview High School

Graduated from Eastview Highschool in 2017 in the top 10 percentile and with highest honors. 

Resume: Bio

CV

October 2021- December 2021

"B POSITIVE"
WARNER BROTHERS

Covid PA

  • Worked under CCO on Warner Brothers multi-cam show to ensure compliance with local and set specific Covid rules.

  • Assigned and managed the use of Trace Alert Covid tracking devices for all cast and crew on stage.

  • Ordered set specific PPE.

September 2020 - March

"PACKAGE DEAL"
UWM PRODUCTION CLUB

Director

  • Head the pre-production planning such as creating shot lists, mood boards, story boards, script revisions, location scouting and casting. 

  • Work with actors of differing ages and lead crew on set. 

June 2020

"GOLD"
MUSIC VIDEO

Set Decorator

  • Placed props and decor items on set. 

  • Assisted with aging and distressing of walls and items on set. 

September 2018 - January 2019

"LAST WILL" 
LINDSAY BANGSBERG SENIOR FILM

Art Department

  • Created props for set using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

  • Assisted with wardrobe design and makeup, both in planning and on set.

  • While on set I was responsible for helping design and dress the sets.

October 2018 - April 2019

"DRAGONS"
UWM PRODUCTION CLUB

Production Assitant

  • Helped prep and wrap equipment on set. 

  • Placed food orders. 

  • Also acted as Script Continuity.

October 2019 - December 2019

"SOLACE IN IRENE"
SERBATA TRARRE SENIOR FILM

Art Department

  • Acted as set dresser, placing furniture, props, and art.

  • Kept track of continuity of props and general set pieces.

October 2017 - April 2018

"BLUE HIGHWAY" 
UWM PRODUCTION CLUB

Art Department

  • Designed and shopped for props and costumes for the film. 

  • Assisted the Set dresser on set. 

January 2021- Present

FICTION EDITOR
FURROW

  • Review, report and create coverage for incoming submissions.

  • Collaborate with other editors and supervisors to make final publication decisions.

  • Communicate with authors to provide content edits, and rejected and approved submission notices.

January 2021- Present

LAYOUT DESIGNER
FURROW

  • Work with InDesign to plan and execute layout of Furrow Literary Magazine, including prose, poetry and art pieces.

  • Collaborate with other designers to create layout.

  • Format all accepted submissions for print.

December 2018 - Present

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE     SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

  • Post Content to the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Honors College Instagram, Twitter and Facebook profiles. 

  • Take photos of events and student life for the social media platforms. 

June 2020 - August 2020

DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN
URBAN ARRAY

  • Create video and social media content for the non-profit Urban array using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator.

  • Organize social media schedule and research relevant events and topics to post.

  • Collaborate with colleagues remotely using Slack, Zoom, and Google Drive.

September 2019 - Dec 2019

BUSINESS OF SCREENWRITING
UWM CLASS

  • Write a feature length script over the course of a semester.

  • Work with various scriptwriting softwares such as Celtx and Final Draft.

  • Provide coverage and editing sugesstions for fellow classmates.

November 2009 - January 2011

OFFICE CLERK AND RECEPTIONIST
PIONEER ENGINEERING

  • Work at front desk and answer client calls and emails.

  • Input invoices and orders into online workspace Ajera and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Format and sent out paperwork in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as, file paper copies for all employees.

August 2019 - Present

BARISTA
UWM GRIND

  • Work at the register taking orders and helping customers.

  • Make coffee drinks, organize unit, and make supply orders.

Resume: CV

UWM HONORS AGGREGATE

I have written and taken pictures for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Honors College Aggregate for the past three semesters. The Aggregate is a bi-annual newsletter surrounding events, people, and the daily life of the Honors College and its students and faculty.

Resume: Text

Skills and Acknowledgements

Volunteer at Julien Dubuque International Film Fest / 1 year
Writer and Photographer for UWM Honors Newsletter / 3 years
Deans Honors List / Freshman, Sophomore, Junior year, and Senior year
Experience using Adobe Create Cloud / 4 years
Experience using Sony and Canon digital camera, 16mm, and 35mm film / 4 years
Experience with film equipment and lighting
Experience with screenwriting software such as Celtx and Final Draft
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite / 5+ years
.EDU Film Fest Award / 2015

Resume: Text

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