Arleen R. Jones-Harkness
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Vision:
To communicate and share thoughts, passion, ideas, and purpose; to visualize and explore human behavior in the midst of conflict in Film, Television, Comics, and Animation art imitates life.
Career Objective:
To find a challenging position where I can expand my knowledge, skills, and experience in traditional and new media, and entertainment.
WRITING EXPERIENCE
FANNIE: Feature-length Screenplay (Biopic Drama) 2012
In 1935, a young brilliant African-American teacher loses the chance to teach in the Chicago School System only to discover that her career is in jeopardy back home in the Deep South due to the antics of a bitter School Board Chairman.
MACKENZIE AND FLO: Web series (Animated) 2012 (Development)
A rambunctious tuxedo Tabby and a needy diva Main Coon join forces to explore the world around them, face obstacles, and defeat villains that threaten their world. Through it all, they learn to get along.
LA TROUPE: Web Series (Comic) 2012 (Development)
Young and pretty girls discover that they must work as Can-Can Dancers to help support themselves and their families and escape the ugly, mysterious world of human trafficking.
THE MULT: Web Series (Animated and Comic) 2012 (Development)
Two people travel between multi-universes (multi-verses) to learn about the anomaly of colliding universes. They join forces to try to stop it.
MORE THAN I DESERVE: Biographical Novel 2012
The amazing life of Reverend Eugene Mathis, who, while a soldier in the Vietnam War, became one of the first African-American telegraph readers.
SERENE: Feature-length Screenplay (Biopic Drama about a In progress woman named Serena.)
PUBERTY HAPPENS: Feature-length Screenplay (Light Comedy) 2013
An 11 year old boy works hard at not growing up but a determined high school principal thwarts his plans.
ATLANTA CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE, Contributing Author 1990s
Wrote non-fiction religious articles.
EXAMINER.COM, Contributing Author Presently
Atlanta Humanitarian Issues Examiner
WORDPRESS AND HUBPAGES, Blogger on writing Presently
THE REEL NEWSLETTER, under WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION, Contributing Writer Presently
Focus: Entertainment News
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Amrep Inc. (Zep Inc.), Quality Coordinator/Chemist 1991 to Present
Reformulated adhesive and furniture polish products to meet current Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Regulations.
Made products more competitive in the aerosol I & I market.
Created products that were easier to manufacture. On the adhesive formulations alone, the company saved $50,000.00 on each 20,000-pound batch made per week.
Created functional production documents to replace antiquated set-up and mixing instructions.
Created a quality documentation program.
Trained production staff on quality procedures and issues, changing regulations, ISO, and Standard Manufacturing Procedures.
SKILLS
Final Draft Access
Storyboard Pro 2 Power Point
MAC Book Pro Internet
Windows Outlook
Word Excel
• Wordpress, Hubpages, Examiner
EDUCATION
Full Sail University 2012
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
GPA: 3.83 (180 credit hours)
Oglethorpe University 1983
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor-Chemistry
Post-graduate Courses in Math and Physics, Southern Polytechnic State University and University of Georgia, Athens
ORGANIZATIONS
Women In Film and Television Association
Women In Film And Television International
Atlanta Screenwriters Group
Freelancers Union
VOLUNTEER WORK
Leland Qwest United Methodist Church
Hospitality Committee
Weight Loss, Exercise, and Nutrition Workshop