Production/Communications Assistant

SIERRA DECKER adhilp@r.postjobfree.com 301-***-**** www.sierraleona.tv

Work Experience

Freelance Associate Producer and Production Assistant; MD, DC, VA

September 2017 - Present

• Assist director in guiding actors, develop storylines for new television series, curate musical selections for television and short films, assist in purchasing for set design

• Create call sheets, transport talent to and from set, monitor call times, order crafty

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD >> Research Program Coordinator/Assistant

October 2017 - August 2019

• Enrolled adult/pediatric patients in research studying the effectiveness of influenza detection tests & vaccine resistance

• Processed blood and nasal samples from initial enrollment and follow-up appointments to determine antibody changes

• Evaluated efficacy of Nokia Health mobile application and medical devices for Hopkins competition team

Maryland Public Television; Owings Mills, MD >> Productions & Operations Intern

June 2017 - August 2017

• Operated cameras and teleprompters for live tapings of membership shows

• Recorded set orientation and video clip numbers for Chesapeake Collectibles series

• Organized wardrobe, monitored call times and breaks, and prepared scripts for talent

ONE Campaign; Washington, DC >> Principal Engagement Intern

January 2017 - May 2017

• Produced biographies and managed high-volume Excel sheets for European and North American U2 Concert tour attendees

• Coordinated global travel logistics, itineraries, expense reports, etc for Bono & CEO team

• Transcribed confidential meetings acting as a liaison between Bono & European leaders

University of Maryland Center for Health Literacy; Kibungo, Rwanda >> Undergraduate Researcher August 2016 - January 2017

• Designed children’s media studies to test the effect of “edutainment” television on health behaviors of primary children

• Coordinated with on-site researchers in Rwanda and production team in Tanzania to select episodes for the study

Association for Safe International Road Travel; Rockville, MD >> Undergraduate Intern

September 2016 - December 2016

• Planned the 20th Annual Gala Event at the Embassy of Italy, designed invitations, managed 400-person guest list, coordinated valet, catering, and entertainment services.

Skills

Editing: Canva, Audacity, Adobe: Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop

Social Media + CMS: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Wix, WordPress, LinkedIn Languages: Proficient in Spanish

Education

University of Maryland School of Public Health December 2016, College Park, MD

B.S. in Behavioral & Community Health

Universidad de Costa Rica Sede Occidente May 2014 - July 2014, San Ramon, Costa Rica

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