Media Staff

EVELANDE DUFRENE

Phone: 609-***-**** Email: *********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/evelandedufrene GET TO KNOW ME: Looking to contribute my eagerness, tenacity, creativity, and growth mindset to your team.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Urban Content Studios, Freelance Writer (Remote) - Detroit, MI Feb. 2019 – Present

Write articles about trending celebrities for online publication on PopEdWorld.com

Pitch articles relating to celebrities and their accomplishments Townsquare Media, Digital Video Intern - New York, NY May 2018 – Aug. 2018

Explored and identified appropriate clips storing on Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro for use on YouTube channel ScreenCrush

Produced, edited, and collaborated with fellow interns on potential YouTube show

Compiled and briefed show recaps on Google Sheets for YouTube video on ScreenCrush, garnered over 595K views

State Theatre NJ, Guest Services Associate - New Brunswick, NJ Nov. 2017 – Dec. 2018

Through intimate knowledge of theatre, ensured customer satisfaction

Solicited contributions during fundraising opportunities helping an overall 10% increase quarterly Back Roads Entertainment, Development Intern - New York, NY Jan. 2016 - April 2016

Pitched at ideation meetings and researched potential cast members for shows

Centralized and recommended music and images to inform strategic decisions for sizzle reels

Contributed to media used on MTV2's Jokin’ Off through FileMaker Pro Jarrett Creative, Development Intern - New York, NY Jan. 2015 - April 2015

Transcribed cast interviews for potential pilot of Sneaker Pawn, that is now Facebook Watch’s Sneaker Hustle

Organized resource lists for out of town shoots that streamlined process for crew

Tweeted to publicize shows which contributed to a 15% increase in viewership OTHER EXPERIENCE

RU Student Affairs, Events Staff Lead - New Brunswick, New Jersey Sept. 2013 – May 2016

Set-up technical equipment such as projectors, speakers, and laptops for events in meeting/banquet rooms

Promoted to Events Staff Lead in order to manage a team before, during, and after events

Trained new staff to enhance efficiency and understanding of company practices within team EDUCATION

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick MA: Communication and Media; GPA: 3.893 Sept. 2017 - Jan. 2019 BA: Journalism and Media Studies; GPA: 3.665 Sept. 2012 – May 2016

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