BRANDON ABREU

**** ***** **** * ***. **A Bronx, NY 10467

ac61l1@r.postjobfree.com (646) 752-284

EDUCATION

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA May 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre GPA: 3.0

Relevant Coursework: Direction, Film and Television, Lighting, Playwriting, Set Design, Voice and Movement, Script Analysis, Women in Drama, Costume Design, Theater Management, Principals of Acting, History of Theater I & II, Monologue and Scene Study, Technical Theater and Design, and Theater Insight

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Brandon Abreu Photography, New York, NY September 2013 – Present

Freelance Photographer

Directed Fashion Photoshoots for stylist, coordinated Media Content for promotions, Produced Visuals for Artists

Organized photoshoots for headshots, weddings, theatrical productions, and Family Photoshoots

Collaborated with other artist to create large in studio productions

Executed Photoshoots in low-light events in order to save memories for customers in popular venues

COLLEGIATE THEATER EXPEIRENCE

Hands Up! Keith Bolden, September 2016 – April 2017

Actor, Spelman College

Acted in a play with a cast of eight to spread awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement

Traveled from Spelman to Memphis and Kennesaw state to preform for multiple theater festivals

Columbia University, New York, NY June - August 2012

Theatrical Collaboration course

Collaborated with other student writers, directors, and actors to produce small theatrical productions

Developed and implemented new acting methods in order to explore different techniques to digest a script

Discovered an interest and talent for direction and executing a vision

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA January 2014

Theatre Director, A Night in Harlem Play

Wrote and directed a play to spread awareness about the Harlem Renaissance to college campus

Hired and managed theatrical staff including: stage manager, choreographers, vocal and acting coaches

Managed First Year students, Trained New Actors, and Administered Rehearsals to produce the play

Supervised and scheduled rehearsals and delegated responsibilities to auxiliary staff members

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Harlem Children’s Zone, New York, NY September 2012 – June 2013

Administrative Assistant to Program Director

Provided administrative assistance including: organizing class schedules, filed general reports, and took attendance of students and staff.

Organized documents and files, set up classrooms, and workshops

Coordinated afterschool lessons and activities for middle school students

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Communication: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Affects, InDesign

Languages: Basic Spanish

Personal Interests: Photography, Film, Media, Public speaking, Graphic design, Acting, Mentorship

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