Tasnim Mahdi Hindeyeh
E-mail: ******.********@*****.***, Current cell phone: + (962) 079-69-
*****, (U.S) +520-***-****
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MEDIA ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, USA-MAY 2010
Young, dynamic film and television arts major from the University of
Arizona, USA with accredited qualifications in funding film projects,
script packaging, shooting, editing, and assistant directing. Marital
Status, single, therefore, keen on traveling to complete documentary,
advertising, and short film projects. Born in the United States, raised in
a multi-cultural environment, thus, I have a basic of knowledge in
American, Middle Eastern, Latin, and European television/film program
settings. Nationality: American.
OBJECTIVE
Seek a position as video editor, camera operator, director's assistant,
concept developer (research), distribution/media coordinator, assistant
producer for documentaries, Ads, corporate projects, that all recognize my
skills and potential and provides me the opportunity to help tell a story
while rising up the media hierarchy. Willing to start afresh in an area of
film making not covered by my experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts, Television/Film Aesthetics and Criticism,
University of Arizona, USA-May. 2010
Minor, linguistics, Spanish Language and Literature, University of
Arizona, USA-May. 2010
Arts Associates in Digital Arts, Videography/Cinematography, Pima
Community College, USA-May. 2008
Continuing Education, Registered for Certificate in AfterEffects Course,
Adobe Editing Operating software used for creating motion graphics and
special effects, SAE Institute- September-October. 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Videographer
Work Summary: filmed public and privatized events amongst other independent
film projects.
Tucson, Arizona, USA-May 2008-2010
Roles and Responsibilities:
. Filmed six high school plays and two weddings
. University of Arizona's freelance videographer,covering local events
on campus
. Filmed two U.S. national culinary competitions for Pima Community
College
Independent project experience:
"America Becoming Hungry" worked on a short documentary about hunger for
the Arizona community, reviewed by Palms for Life Foundation - New York
Faces of Hunger Film Competition, October 2010
"Ulalume" a short film based on Edgar Allen Poe's short poems,
experimental film concentrating on costume design and musical scores
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
KOLD News 13, CBS Company LTD.
Company Brief: KOLD-TV is a full service television station. It is the CBS
affiliate in Tucson, Arizona and is owned by Raycom Media. KOLD channel 13
airs live, late breaking news across the city of Tucson, Arizona, ensuring
quality news programming to viewers.
Production Assistant,
Tucson, Arizona, USA-May 2007 - August 2007
Roles and Responsibilities:
. Operated television and studio cameras
. Developed sharp communication skills, having to follow and correspond
with television producers
. Mediator for production crew and news anchor
. Supervised television scripts before live shows aired
. Teleprompter assistant operator
. Filmed news promotions
RECOGNITIONS
. Member of the honors college, University of Arizona
. Featured on NPR.org (National Public Radio) promoting university
events
. Extra in Hollywood's Blockbuster "The Kingdom"
. Set designer assistant for a community college play, "Goodbye Birdie"
. Selected and screened documentary "America Becoming Hungry" in New
York, NY
. "Water on Ashura" video appeared on Press TV
. Research skills, assisted with media proposal for Elan Magazine (New
Jersey)
COMPUTER QUALIFICATIONS
. Proficient with video editing systems (linear and non- linear)
. Wide knowledge of final cut pro, can work with avid easily
. Proficient with MAC and Windows operating systems, including
Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
. Basic knowledge of Excel (in the process of training with computer
expert)
. Working Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop
. Working Knowledge on Word Press Blogging
OTHER SKILLS
. Languages: fluent in English and conversant in Arabic and Spanish
. Team leader: capable of deploying/managing technical crews for
location shoots
. Creative editorial judgment, capable of choosing certain angles to
approach a story in its best form
. Generate and execute story ideas, able to produce news segments based
on popular stories
. Overall flexibility with working outside of normal shifts
. Able to lift heavy things on shoots
. Work well under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
. Work well with different groups of people
. Public relation experience. Can set up meetings, network with media
experts, contact producers, directors, amongst other professionals in
the industry
. Taken a course in Radio. Produced a radio segment for class,
incorporated my wide range of impersonations and accents (on air
talent for radio production)
. Comfortable on the radio, having appeared on NPR (National Public
Radio)