Assistant High School

Filmography

Overworked and Underpaid

Sarah E. Gonzalez

EDUCATION,, Graduated December 2008

Bachelors of Science in Production

Concentration in Women and Gender Studies

San Antonio, TX 1999 2003

Cinema and Animation

San Antonio, TX 1999 2003

Graduated with Honors and Advanced Placement, Texas Scholar, Magna Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Austin Film Society, Department of Education Austin, TX

Camp Instructor, Animation Adventure

Camp Instructor, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Filmmaking Camp

Camp Instructor, AFS Film Club Summer Game Design & Filmmaking Program Summer 2012

Conceived and coordinated a curriculum for the individual classroom, Managed a fast-paced / active learning environment, maintained engagement of diverse student body, encouraged creative thinking, teamwork, and follow-through.

Filmmaking Mentor, Travis High School August 2010 May 2012

Eastside Memorial High School, Mendez Middle School, Garcia Middle School August 2011 May 2012

Implemented instruction/curriculum, managed classroom climate and behavior, designed innovative cinema curriculum, inspired creativity, encouraged growth and maturity, authored DVDs,

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Radio-TV-Film Austin, TX

Camp Instructor, Filmmaking Workshops Summer of 2012

Supervised and assisted a safe and productive classroom, interacted with students learning, surveyed student film production, authored DVDs,

Director of Production Resource Center / The Cage October 2007 May 2012

Wrote & designed a digital newsletter, Assisted students producing films by helping with crew calls, casting, legal documents, locations, grants, film festivals, etc., acted as liaison between professionals and student, administered grants to students,

Classroom Assistant, John Pierson s Master s Class January 2009 May 2009

Supported professor with administrative tasks such as taking attendance, assisted with grading, distributed media, emailed communication between participants / guests such as Mike Judge, Morgan Spurlock,Richard Linklater, etc.

Administrative Office Assistant & Assistant Academic Advisor Jan 2006 – Dec 2008

Performed clerical tasks to include answering phones, sorting mail, making copies, filing, creating spreadsheets, and data management. Fax and Copier Proficient.

Quincy Hill Films – WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM dir. Heather Courtney Austin, TX

Outreach and Educational Distribution Associate January 2012 – present

Remodeled and maintained social media, researched and outreach to various organizations, drafted and authored newsletters and official communications

Upstream Visual, HD Video & Film Production Austin, TX

Crew Member Spring 2008 – present

Worked in various crew positions on commercial productions including Production Assistant, Data Wrangler, Camera Operator, Focus Puller

Griffin School, college preparatory high school Austin, TX

Digital Filmmaking Teacher January May 2012

Promoted positive learning environment/art based teaching through cinema studies, drafted and launched a flexible curriculum, supervised classroom, instigated creativity,

Women In Cinema, a university student that supports filmmakers Austin, TX

Staff Sponsor November 2010 – July 2012

Assisted with the overall administration and organization of the group, Supervised and mentored the groups Officers, Designed blog and logo,

Reel Women, filmmaking non-profit Austin, TX

Administrative Executive Assistant / Office Manager December 2009 – July 2011

Managed the day to day office, supervised the interns, Maintained website and social media, designed and executed marketing material, developed programing, facilitated events and worked as a liaison to the University of Texas

Camp La Junta, over-night summer camp for boys Hunt, TX

Videographer/Editor and Senior Counselor Summer 2010

Produced and edited promotional video elements for camp, supervised and coordinated camp activities, coached campers

Cinemakids, a day camp that teaches filmmaking to under-served kids Austin, TX

Instructor 2008 – 2012

Taught students to make a short movie in two days

Femme Film Texas, a summer camp for girls Austin, TX

Councilor/Assistant Producer Summer 2009

Free-lance Wedding Photographer Texas

Principal and Assistant Photographer December 2008 Present

Capture moments of weddings through digital and film still photography

SXSW Festival Austin, TX

Festival Screener December 2011 – February 2012

Screened films for the festival, wrote reports and reviews of over 100 short films.

Intern and Crew Chief, New Media department, December 2009 March 2010

Managed the crew of shooters and editors during the SXSW Festival, authored and maintained databases of information necessary for operation

Five Things, a monthly reading & performance based on a central theme Austin, TX

Event Assistant, Promotions and Public Relations Sept 2008 October 2011

Executed design and distribute flyers, event locating, assist with website content, and promote event through advertising

Mopac Media, production equipment rental house Austin, TX

Senior Intern Jun 2005 – Aug 2006

Assisted customers with film production equipment rentals, minor repairs, answering phones, making copies, filing, creating spreadsheets, and data management.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer Staff Sponsor for Women In Cinema, 2010-present

Volunteer instructor of Cinemakids, 2009-present

Volunteer Camp Councilor/Assistant Producer, Femme Film Texas, Summer 2009

Volunteer at the San Antonio Texas Folk Live Festival, 1998-2006

Volunteer at the San Antonio Underground Film Festival, 2000-2004

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring Program, 2001-2003

Algebra I & II, Geometry, Math Tutor, 2001-2003

SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Suite: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, FRONT PAGE, Adobe Creative Suite: PHOTOSHOP, PREMIERE, FLASH, AFTER EFFECTS, Macintosh s Final Cut

Typist: ~75 words per minute.

Language: Basic Spanish proficiency and limited French (speaking)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marble Slab Creamery, Austin, TX June – September 2009

Kerbey Lane Caf, Austin, TX, Hostess June – November 2006

Domino s Pizza, Austin, TX, Pizza Delivery Expert July 2003 – August 2005

Little Caesars Pizza, San Antonio, TX, Crew Member April August 2001

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Kat Candler - Colleague at Reel Women and Women in Cinema – abo8n1@r.postjobfree.com

Bert Herigstad – Office Manger & Supervisor at the Department of Radio-TV-Film – abo8n1@r.postjobfree.com

Katy Daiger-Dial – Supervisor at the Austin Film Society – abo8n1@r.postjobfree.com

Sherry Mills – Executive Director & Supervisor at Reel Women – abo8n1@r.postjobfree.com

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