Communications and Media Consulor and Producer

MARINA ORLANDO

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EDUCATION: BA In TV/Film Production and a minor in Mass Media Studies SUMMARY: I am a Multifaceted producer with years of media learning, strategy, and analysis. I have pre-production and post-production skills. I am an enthusiastic and uplifting team player energized by projects. My social media work has been proven to grow followers and user engagement. I have provided administrative support to teams that optimized working systems, effective communication, team building, and strategy. EXPERIENCE

Boston Arts Academy Communications Coordinator, Social Media Manager, Board and Foundation Liaison 10/21-Present

● Expanded the social network and drove user engagement on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook in a matter of months

● Produced compelling social media content by identifying student stories, conducting interviews, and reporting on material

● Generated quality content to reflect the school’s programming using video production, photography, media plans, and

● discussion groups

● Designed the look of print and online media for the school by creating program books, board packets, newsletters, flyers, and branding materials.

● Developed and facilitated the creation of a new website by implementing a new process of updating information and organizing department needs.

● Executed media production using Adobe Suite, Canva, and digital cameras

● Maintained and strengthened working relationships among all school departments and the foundation for cohesive marketing, fundraising, and event planning.

● Exceeded projected enrollment by promoting a new Multimedia Entertainment Production program.

● Trained students to become ambassadors for school tours and public speaking opportunities.

● Organized board meetings, managed board of trustee-related activities, and established new ways to promote board members and activities to increase engagement between the board and community. Relix & Dayglo Ventures Digital Media Assistant 1/21-5/21

● Improved upon the entire media production process by digitizing, editing, and splicing multiple sources of audio and video, as well as preparing media files for final consumption in the streaming

● Edited videos for bands and artists, created lower thirds and bumpers

● Streamlined media creation process by collaborating with departments, venues, and individuals across the company on creative projects and initiatives

● Edited dozens of videos a day to maintain the production flow of concerts, interviews, and live streams

● Optimized the YouTube presence of Relxi by updating descriptions and thumbnails

● Quickly learned a platform to archive and organize most of the company’s live concerts digitally for future use WGBH Production and Research Assistant 6/19-9/19, 6/20-9/20

● Reported on relevant news stories and articles focusing on the interests of BIPOC and POC.

● Pitched the show “Generational Youth Activism,” developed the topics of discussion from research, and scouted relevant and credible guests with voices in arts, business, media, science, and other fields

● Recruited guests for the show and locked in over 30 contacts

● Analyzed social media trends across different platforms and age demographics to broaden the show’s outreach and topics

Stran Promotional Solutions Events Assistant 6/18-9/18

● Organized, marketed, and managed the execution of a multi-company fundraising event that raised up to $2,000 with vendors for Dorchester's Boys and Girls Club

● Successfully scheduled catering and created the venue set up, such as tents, tables, and popular food trucks Communicated with various vendors, organized promotional merchandise, and executed large donation shipments.

● Input all the contents of company information into a new website to streamline the process of accessing different information.

SKILLS: Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Creative Strategy, Active Listening, Organization, Freelance, Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Production, Excellent Multitasking, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website Creation, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork and Collaboration, Effective Working Relationships, Communications Strategies, Public and Media Relations, Technical Issue Troubleshooting, Project Management

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