Franchesca “Chess” Cabrera • he/she/they

845-***-**** • ad479f@r.postjobfree.com • https://sites.google.com/view/chesscabrera?usp=sharing Ithaca College Class of ‘23 Roy H. Park School of Communications B.A. Documentary Studies and Production, Minor in Sociology FILM / TELEVISION EXPERIENCE

Pegasys Community Media Center (Spectrum) Ithaca, NY Video Editor OCT 2023 - PRESENT

● Collaborate with a team of seven (7) editors on a multilingual (Spanish and English) educational television series, Conversemos, Cocinemos, y Comamos

● Design and edit graphics, soundscape mixes, and creative expressions of new vocabulary terms

● Prepare episodes for television broadcasts and YouTube streaming Spirit + Soil Productions Ithaca, NY

Co-Founder SEPT 2023 - PRESENT

● Conceptualized and designed brand logos, contracts, newsletters, social media, content calendars, and more multimedia packages

● Maintained relationships with documentary subjects spanning over 915 miles, with film travels accumulating over 700 miles

● Managed finances utilizing Google Drive (Photos, Docs, and Sheets) for principal photography reimbursement through Ithaca College Pendleton fund/private sponsored seed money up to $3000 Key Achievement: After months of preparation, I presented Spirit + Soil’s 18-minute proof-of-concept film at the Roy H. Park School of Communications Nonfiction 6+1 Thesis Screening to a crowd of around 150 (both virtual and in-auditorium) with official documents necessary for application for larger pitch forums, such as the Hot Docs Documentary Forum

Ithaca College Television (ICTV) Ithaca, NY

Sports Final

Assistant Producer JAN 2022 - DEC 2023

● Edited video highlights and boards for live broadcast with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects in turnover times of less than two hours

● Outline highlights information such as team and player stats, pictured (and unpictured) plays

● Pitched segments for special edition episodes, such as one-hour season finale live broadcasts Key Achievement: Sports Final’s 24th season (aired January through May 2023), was a finalist in the CBI 2023 National Student Production Awards for “Best Sportscast” and is an official Television Academy Foundation Emmy/College Television Award nominee as of December 2023

Social Media Production Assistant AUG - DEC 2022

● Edited vertical/portrait videos to supplement Sports Final audience outside of live broadcast to two corporate Instagrams (@ictv607 and @ictvsports607) for up to 1,580 followers

● Managed the social media content calendar and coordinated segment sets

● Coordinated social media segments both in collaboration with and separated from primary live television broadcast content

BLACKLISTED

Production Assistant

● Conceptualized base set designs for brand “look” as well as seasonal set dressing (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukkah) with materials provided by Ithaca College prop rooms

● Managed the speed and pacing of the teleprompter script to match the speaking cadence of block hosts and maintained a natural flow

● Volunteered to take on additional roles in circumstances of absences - such as camera operation, floor management, set breakdown, and more

The Mind’s Eye

Social Media Supervisor AUG - DEC 2022

● Managed the social media content calendar and coordinated campaigns to align with brand voice and themes

● Collaborated with show producers and writers to maintain a consistent brand voice across multimedia platforms and workshop launches

● Managed social media production assistants and prepared them to take over managerial roles and duties following

Better Left Unsolved

Executive Producer APR - DEC 2021

● Conceptualized limited television series and pitched to award-winning television station ICTV, the longest-running student-run television station

● Managed role expectations, training facilitation, and communication between pre-production, production, and post-production teams accumulating over 80 staff members

● Oversaw end-to-end execution of numerous projects, ensuring adherence to station deadlines, regulations, and quality standards

Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications Affiliated Films

“Ascent” (2024) dir. Dominic Berardi

Producer

“十と銃代 TEN AND GUN GENERATION” (2024) dir. Masaki Mitsuhashi Producer, Assistant Director, Casting Director, Script Supervisor

“From Earth to Earth: The Lost Art of Dying in America” (2023), Spirit + Soil Productions Producer, Production Manager, Location Audio Technician, Lead Financier

“K-CLIMBING: Climbing into South Korea’s Digital Age” (2023), Hanyang University Producer, Researcher, Writer

“Living Image - TORI 生きる画像 - トリ” (2023), dir. Masaki Mitsuhashi Producer, Assistant Director, Script Supervisor

“Alpaca SHOWTACULAR” (2022)

Director, Producer, Researcher, Promotions Editor

“Of Sound Mind” (2022), dir. Maddy Leitner

Boom Operator

“Advocacy Center PSA” (2022)

Producer, Director, Editor, Script Writer, Actor

“The Quiet Machine” (2021)

Self-Produced

“Road Trip” (2021), dir. Sarah Borsari

Actor, Assistant SFX Makeup Artist, Wardrobe Assistant

“Bored To Death” (2020)

Self-Produced

RamTV Carmel, NY

AV Crew Member SEPT 2017 - MAY 2020

● Generated content for Carmel High School legible for promotion, from cinematography with SONY cameras to finalizing films with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

● Wrote, formatted, critiqued, and edited short film scripts for professional production

● Managed production schedules balancing multiple concurrent productions and small crew size Key Achievement: Footage from the 2019 Carmel High School Graduation Ceremony (available as “The Silent Graduation” (2019) on YouTube channel Raney Day Media) featured on major news media such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and BBC

BROADCAST / PRINT JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Brewster HamletHub Carmel, NY

Intern, Student Reporter OCT 2017 - PRESENT

● Cover breaking news valuable to the local community covered by the franchise - Carmel/Brewster/Mahopac, NY; New Haven/New Fairfield, CT

● Promote HamletHub at various community events and increase newsletter recipients

● Pitch story ideas to editors and collaborate with administration teams to develop compelling narratives to resonate with district audience

Ithaca Week Ithaca, NY

Podcast Host, Ithaca Unsheltered JAN 2023 - MAY 2023

● Researched the longstanding homelessness crisis in Ithaca, New York

● Interviewed local Tompkins County community members

● Wrote podcast script with co-journalists for the soundscape medium WICB Radio 91.7 FM Ithaca, NY

Social Media Coordinator (Instagram) JAN - AUG 2023

● Designed promotional Instagram posts to announce the weekly release of WICB’s podcast series, Ithaca Now

● Coordinated photography and graphic design (on Canva) with featured reporters

● Constructed attention-grabbing captions with credits at contractual promotional deadlines and edited with corrections (when applicable)

Newscaster JAN 2021 - MAY 2021

● Prepared newscast script for the broadcast including breaking news on international, national, state-wide, and local relations

● Performed newscast script live on-air to local Tompkins County community

● Adhered to ethical standards in journalism, ensuring unbiased and objective reporting, and complied with station policies

VIC Radio Ithaca, NY

VI-Zine Contributing Editor JAN 2022 - AUG 2023

● Worked with a small team to plan independent magazine (zine) content

● File data found through research/Google Forms analytics

● Designed editorial section pages on Canva

Remote Newscaster AUG 2020 - DEC 2020

● Prepared newscast script for the “Morning Drive” broadcast including breaking news internationally, nationally, state-wide, and local news

● Recorded self-prepared script with personal equipment

● Collaborated on various professional development opportunities and cross-company collaborations The Ithacan Ithaca, NY

Opinion Columnist OCT 2021 - DEC 2021

● Developed new column series “Checkmate: Advice With Chess” at the award-winning student newspaper, The Ithacan

● Planned article content based on academic calendar trends/events to keep content relevant to readers

● Blended anecdotal references with core content to match the brand voice ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

JED Campus Coalition Ithaca, NY

Mental Health Awareness Events Subcommittee OCT 2022 - DEC 2023

● Planned and coordinated community events such as “Stop & Breathe Week” and screenings (depression, anxiety, and substance abuse)

● Designed promotional posters and instagram posts using Canva, which were then dispersed around various campus organizations and information boards

● Met bi-weekly with subcommittee members to discuss student community needs based on engagement and event data

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival Ithaca, NY FLEFF Ambassador JAN 2023 - MAY 2023

● Facilitated and participated in post-screening discussions, often with key project contributors, from film directors to multimedia performance artists

● Promoted the East Coast premiere of the “Move When The Spirit Says Move” documentary

● Engaged with @fleff_26 Instagram page followers through story takeovers Ithaca College Residential Life Ithaca, NY

Social Media Coordinator AUG 2021 - MAY 2023

● Met weekly with @icreslife Instagram page manager to plan content and discuss short-term and long-term media goals/intentions

● Collaborated with up to 95 Resident Assistants to provide equitable event promotion across various living communities on campus

● Collaborate with campus organizations to graphic design content on Canva that pertained to general student body

Resident Assistant AUG 2021 - MAY 2023

● Bridge gaps of access between campus services and residents to address individual needs and concerns

● Fostered a positive and inclusive residential community by organizing and leading community-building activities and events

● Maintained accurate and thorough records of incidents, reports, and resident interactions, ensuring compliance with university protocols

REFERENCES

Alyssa M. Beebe • ad479f@r.postjobfree.com +1 (303) 304 - 0070 Mikaya Hall • ad479f@r.postjobfree.com +1 (860) 754 - 4708 Lyndsey E. Honor • ad479f@r.postjobfree.com +1 (781) 708 - 3930 Masaki Mitsuhashi • ad479f@r.postjobfree.com +1 (607) 794 - 3011

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