EDUCATION
The University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts in Media Study
Film Production Concentration
May 2020
GPA 4.0
The University at Buffalo
Journalism Certificate
May 2020
Jagiellonian University, Kraków
Polish Studies Certificate
July 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT EDITOR/SOUND ASSISTANT
FIEGE FILMS / Buffalo, NY
2019 – Present
• Operated under the direct supervision of award-winning documentarian, John Fiege, on feature film, In the Air
• Assisted in field recordings and podcast production
• Management of data rigging footage, converting raw files and distribution to other editors
• Scripting and editing trailers
• Editing preliminary scenes for feature films
• Researching festivals, recording data
• Color grading and syncing footage
• Created promotional flyers for feature films
Accomplishments:
• Promoted from Production Intern to Assistant Editor within 4 months of employment
PROFILE
Three years of relevant experience in all stages of video production. Possesses drive, ambition and an extensive skill set that includes videography, copywriting, creative strategy, record keeping, brand 20 Avery Avenue development, and leadership.
BUFFALO, NY 14216
ASSISTANT EDITOR/PRODUCER
School of Engineering Master’s Program / University at Buffalo 2019 – Present
• Establishment of branded style and graphics for student course videos
• Organize post-production workflow from raw footage to final cuts
• Management of studio
• Supervision of film crew members
• Proper usage of equipment: mics, cameras, lights, switchboard, teleprompters
• Created short, promotional video content for social media Accomplishments:
• Role expanded from Student Assistant to Contractual Employee ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR/TEACHING ASSISTANT
The Spectrum / University at Buffalo / 2018 – 2019
• Wrote viral, breaking news stories for the paper
• Associated Collegiate Press Story of the Year award for investigative journalism
• Interviewed distinguished speakers such as Condoleezza Rice
• Produced, shot, and edited short documentaries for social media
• Worked as a teaching assistant for workshop journalism class
• Reviewed and graded students work for publication in the paper Accomplishments:
• Promoted from staff writer to Assistant Editor and TA
• Awarded scholarships and national award for student journalism TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Isabella Nurt
V ideo Editor
Davinci Resolve
Blackmagic Cameras
Tascam Recorders
Adobe Creative Suite
(Premiere Pro, Photoshop,
Lightroom, InDesign, After Effects)
Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Teams)
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REFERENCES
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ASSISTANT AND VIDEOGRAPHER
Alumni Communications / University at Buffalo / 2017 – 2019
• Strategized social media posts and web content
• Produced short videos for social media promoting events
• Wrote, directed and edited short profile videos on alumni, including Fashion Week founder, Fern Mallis
• Event photographer
• Wrote profile stories for the alumni website and magazine
• Created and managed social media content for Facebook and Twitter
• Worked as a production assistant to Pic Six Creative on set for large-scale commercials
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and filming locations
• Typed weekly memos and reports on social media strategy FESTIVAL INTERN
Buffalo International Film Festival / Buffalo / Summer and Fall 2018
• Reviewed and rated film submissions and wrote reports to the organizers
• Managed important documents and files
• Posted daily on social media to promote films and festival attendance
• Coordinated film screenings and planned events around the festival
• Acted as a liaison to filmmakers before, during, and after festival
• Organized voting ballots
• Distributed festival passes and acted as customer service support to attendees
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VOLUNTEER WORK
PEOPLE INC.
2018-Present
Provide home care to
developmentally disabled
students
716 MINISTRIES
2017-2018
Assist building managers
in the development of
housing structures for
low-income families
ACHIEVEMENTS
MILLONZI SCHOLAR
Full undergraduate scholarship award
for achievement in the arts
SENIOR AWARD
College of Arts and Sciences
faculty award to distinguished seniors
TOMASZKIEWICZ-FLORIO SCHOLAR
Full merit scholarship to study Polish
language and culture at Jagiellonian
University in Kraków, Poland
2019 STORY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Associated Collegiate Press national
competition
UB MEDIA STUDY STUDENT SHOW
AUDIENCE AND JUDGES AWARD
2017 - 2020
Received monetary and honorary
awards for student film entries
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JOHN FIEGE
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER
FIEGE FILMS
512 – 731 – 9420
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LISA STEPHENS
ASSISTANT DEAN
UB SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
716 – 982 – 4771
adhifz@r.postjobfree.com
AMY MOORE
PROJECT DIRECTOR
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
716 – 465– 3922
adhifz@r.postjobfree.com
Sarah Elder
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
907 – 888 – 6122
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FILM ARCHIVIST
Sarah Elder / Buffalo / 2020
• Operated under the direct supervision of award-winning documentarian, Sarah Elder
• Worked with an archival team to transfer hundreds of video tapes to digital files
• Recorded tapes in a detailed footage log
• Wrote detailed descriptions of content per tape
• Organized file locations and distribution