Dennis Chan
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Qualifications
Administration and Communication: Experience with marketing, social media, and branding teams, including face time with
Board of Directors. Experience with research and academic writing. Experience in creative writing, screenplay format, and
technical writing for marketing purposes. Experience with copy editing and AP Style writing. Military officer training providing
effective time management, attention to detail, personnel management skills, administrative experience, and interpersonal
communication skills. Organized a variety of community service events through the Arnold Air Society. Experience in all levels of
film production. Customer service experience. Financial management experience. Conversant in Mandarin.
Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office, AVID Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Windows Movie Maker,
DSLR cinematography, Sound recording, Audacity Sound Editor.
Strengths: Ability to exceed deadlines and objectives. Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to provide constructive feedback
and continuity. Leadership and teamwork skills. Strong numeric and logical aptitude. Highly motivated. Strong work ethic. Quick
learner.
Education
University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD
B.A. in History; B.A. in Film Studies, May 2014
Film Studies Major GPA: 3.54; History Major GPA: 3.3; Cumulative GPA: 3.27; Junior/Senior GPA: 3.47
Dean’s List: Fall 2013, Spring 2014
University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Baltimore, MD
2009 2010
Dean’s List: Fall 2009, President’s List: Spring 2010
Work Experience
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants; Darwin, September 2014 January 2015
• Communications, Social Media, and Marketing Intern
Jasmine Asian Bistro, November 2007 July 2010; April 2012 July 2013; August 2014 Present
• Cashier (2007 2009); Busboy (2007 2009); Assistant Manager (2009 Present)
The Diamondback, August 2012 January 2013
• Advertising Sales Representative
United States Air Force, January 2010 March 2012
• Cadet / Airman First Class (Honorable Discharge)
Activities
Contributed to the ongoing rebranding and implementation of a video production program for the U.S. Committee for Refugees
and Immigrants (2014)
Wrote and compiled a cultural retrospective on 1922’s Nanook of the North, the “first” documentary (2013)
Member of Campus MovieFest’s Distinguished Filmmaker’s Network (2012)
Wrote, directed, produced, shot, and edited Campus MovieFest Golden Tripod Award nominee and Silver Tripod Award winning
film Modem; one of five films nationwide screened in competition for its category (2012)
Public Affairs Officer in the Arnold Air Society (2010 2012)
Volunteer for multiple community service events (Relay for Life, Tutor, American Red Cross, USO, etc.)