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The following resume was last updated: November 2003

Education

  • Emerson College; Boston, MA. Undergraduate junior
  • The Bromfield School; Harvard, MA.
      GPA: 3.2
      Year of Graduation: 2001
      Awards: Honor Roll, Quill and Scroll, Poetry/Friends of the Public Library Scholarship, Senior Band Award (flute), Swim Team Letter.
      Professional courses: Adult Education Editing Clinic 1999: Certified to use deck-to-deck system and qualification for access to town video cameras and equipment.
      Media and theater classes
  • Summer Filmmakers Workshop at the Tisch School, New York University,
      GPA: 4.0
      Duration: July- August 2000
      Summary: Introduction to theory and techniques of developing and producing short digital videos, daily lectures and labs on the art of (pre/post) production. 4 college credits.

Employment and Experience

  • Digital Production Labbie. Emerson College: Boston, MA. Aid students with digital production questions/complications; monitor labs and digital production floors. September 2003 - Present.

  • Mother's Helper. Nancy and Chris Stone. Nantucket, MA. Aided mother with children and household chores, provided transportation, engaged in activities, lived with family. July 27 - August 6, 2003.

  • Dance Instructor/Camp Counselor. Bonnie Castle Riding Camp at Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Greenfield, MA. Designed and taught dance routines; supervised meals and bedtimes, led activities, lived on campus. June 27 - July 26, 2003.

    • Math Tutor. Bonnie Castle Riding Camp. Prepared camper for high school Algebra class. July 13 - July 26, 2003.

  • Resident Assistant. Emerson College, campus in the Netherlands. Worked with the residences, aided students with problem solving/advice, held floor meetings, assisted staff with various responsibilities. January 2003 - May 2003.

  • Driver. Emerson College, campus in the Netherlands. Picked up/droped off teachers from/at train station (to main campus). January 2003 - May 2003.

  • Cinematographer/Photographer. Bob Mayerson. Photographed and filmed Bar Mitzvah. November 2002.

  • Intern/Volunteer. Boston Casting. Place calls to talent, aid directors with office tasks and organization, assistance with casting. September 2002- December 2002.

  • HBO Family. Sold personal short video Streaming Whit to two year run on program 30 by 30: Kid Flicks. 2001-2003.

  • Mother's Helper/Personal Assistant to Steven and Kathleen Haley. Dover/Cotuit, MA; Santa Barbara, CA. Cared for children and family dog, provided transportation, traveled with family, conducted secretarial tasks for Mr. Haley. May - August 2001/02.

  • Desk Receptionist, Emerson College, Boston. Answered phones, checked in guests, and swiped ID cards for security measures. January 2001- May 2001.

  • Cinematographer at the Subtech 6th International Conference on Substantive Technology and Legal Education at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. Video recorded several meetings throughout the three day conference. September 2000.

  • Page. Harvard Public Library, Harvard, MA: Part-time. Shelved returned books and covered new items. October 1999- March 2001.

  • Tutor. Aided elementary student with math, writing, science, and social studies assignments twice a week. October 1999 - April 2000.

  • Flute Tutor.Aided and practiced with young flutist. January 1998 - April 1998.

  • Caretaker of several children and pets in the town of Harvard, MA. Tend to children and pets, cook meals, provide transportation. May 1994- present.

Skills

  • Video editing- Final Cut Pro, Avid Express, Media 100, I Movie, Pinnacle Systems, Linear/Deck to Deck.
  • Film Editing- Steenbeck, Rivas and Guillotine Splicers.
  • Still photography and darkroom experience/skills (black and white)
  • Computer proficiency- PC and Mac
    • Word/script processing- Microsoft Word/Works, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Money, Word Perfect, ScriptMaker; Typing speed: 50 wpm
    • Photoshop; After Effects; Live Type
    • HTML, Dreamweaver
  • Speak and write French
  • MA Drivers license- possession of car, ability to drive manuel/stick shift.

Highlighted Interests

    Dance (hip-hop), rollerblading, music, psychology, Australia, Europe, Shakespeare, marine life, health/exercise, the New VW Beetle (proud owner), The Simpsons.

References are availible upon request