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innovative, motivated professional eager to contribute creative talents in writing, photography and film, as well as dynamic business development and interpersonal relation skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance.

profile

ø  offer academic and applied theoretical background in film/television, journalism and photography, with comprehensive background in writing, screenwriting, copywriting and film production.

ø  effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize productivity and efficiency.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff, actors and the public.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult situations with tact and ease.

ø  strong knowledge of the structure, practice and role of media, as well as various copyright laws.

education & certification

diploma - new york film academy, new york, ny, 2008

  projects: writer/ director: beyond the pale, producer: slices, d.p: obnoxious teaching, writer/director: strung out, sound recordist: before after

 

bachelor of arts in communications - edith cowan university, western australia, 2005

  double-major in film/television & journalism, minor in public relations & advertising

 

cpr - red cross, new york, 2009

professional skills

communications c oral & written

  contributed advanced oral communication and interpersonal relation skills toward building and establishing key relationships and liaising effectively with customers, management and staff members.

  conducted comprehensive review and analysis of various topics to define, develop and write engaging articles on broad range of topics.

  effectively applied strong problem solving skills toward diplomatically troubleshooting and resolving conflict issues.

  contributed critical thinking and organizational skills in planning, writing and evaluating grants.

  carefully reported, wrote and edited articles for publication, with strong focus on accuracy and clarity.

  demonstrated strong knowledge of utilizing literary tools to educate, entertain and engage targeted audience.

 

film production

  proficiently developed and executed film production strategies to supporting enterprise-wide operations.

  proactively served as an active team member in a broad range of positions, including editing, directing, producing and scriptwriting, while supporting sound design, set design, light production and camera operation.

  cost-effectively allocated, administered and controlled budgets.

  strategically planned and coordinated schedules to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting film needs.

  innovatively designed, developed and implemented targeted marketing and promotional plans.

  applied sharp business acumen and negotiation talents toward managing contracts, handling grant applications and obtaining funding and sponsorship.

 

 

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photography

  illustrated advanced understanding of photographic production and commercial photography.

  exhibited photography at the pcp gallery in australia.

  displayed creativity and good composition skills in photographing food, landscape and people; published in wine enthusiast magazine, coral coast tourist magazine and the northern guardian.

professional history

sorted events, new york, ny                                                                                                          2009
freelance consulting, copywriter, grant writer

wine enthusiast magazine, new york, ny                                                                                         2009
freelance writer/ photographer

bone films, new york, ny                                                                                                               2008
intern, assistant director

northern guardian, carnarvon, western australia                                                                               2007-2008
journalist, photographer, sub-editor

coral coast, north-western australia                                                                                                2007-2008
writer/photographer

planet of sound, connecticut                                                                                                          2007
assistant music video producer, promotional photographer

synovate market research communications, west perth, western australia                                       2007

researcher

soma media, highgate, western australia                                                                                        2006-2007

camera assistant/ receptionist

documentary production the maestro for the town of vincent                                                        2006
filmmaker, interviewer, film editor, assistant director/screenwriter

stadium events, subiaco wa                                                                                                          2006
public relations officer

santa s photo factory, caulfield, vic                                                                                               2005    

photographer

technical skills

computer skills: microsoft office: word, excel, access, powerpoint & publisher; adobe photoshop, adobe premier & final cut pro; internet browser & email applications

 

photography skills: post production and image manipulation software: photoshop cs, light room & flash; photographic printing skills (b&w and color); slr and digital cameras; all digital photography formats and storage media; film processing skills: b&w, c41 (colour negative), e6 (transparency)

volunteer activities

fundraising - sea shepherd and animals asia

rescuing wildlife and rehoming pets