BRANDON ABREU
**** ***** **** * ***. **A Bronx, NY 10467
********@*****.*** (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