Administrative Creative Assistant (Google Suite)

Tabitha “Tabi” Higgins

Administrative and Creative Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

****************@*****.*** 813-***-**** Portfolio: tabihiggins.com EDUCATION

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications B.S. in Media Production, Management, and Technology 2025 Graduated Summa Cum Laude Specialization in Digital Film and Television Production Study Abroad Program: Global Media & Production London, UK & Crete, Greece May - June 2024 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Suncoast Emmy Student Production Award Recipient (2024) — REMinisce (Short Film) BEA Festival Award of Excellence Winner (2024) — Cigarella (Short Film) Campus Movie Fest Jury Award Winner (2023) — Overnight (Short Film) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Fashion Stylings Director Strike Magazine Gainesville (Fashion Publication) August 2022 – May 2025

● Led and managed a creative team of 15 members, overseeing all wardrobe logistics for print and web editorials.

● Managed the production of over 100 original outfits, coordinating deadlines and resources between photographers, models, and designers to ensure cohesive creative execution.

● Made executive decisions regarding wardrobe, budget, and creative execution for the final delivery of six major print issues. Administrative Assistant University of Florida Office of Transfer Admissions September 2021 – June 2025

● Coordinated scheduling and facilitated high-volume communications for prospective students and families via phone and email.

● Processed and verified confidential student records and transcripts, demonstrating attention to detail and administrative efficiency.

● Utilized enterprise software, including Slate, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, & Salesforce, to maintain records and manage daily workflow.

● Maintained a professional front-office presence, serving as the official representative and main face of the Admissions Office.

● Supported multiple calendars, processed office expenses, arranged travel for admissions officers, and utilized Microsoft software. Freelance Filmmaker, Media Manager, & Photographer Gainesville, FL & Tampa, FL December 2020 – Present

● Collaborated on 20+ short films and music videos in roles of Cinematographer, Assistant Director, Producer, and Production Designer.

● Developed and executed social media content for the UF Office of Admissions and other campus magazines’ TikTok and Instagram pages, resulting in a 30% increase in weekly views and user engagement.

● Managed end-to-end client engagement, including contract negotiation, project scoping, and final deliverable management across all freelance photo and content projects, including over twenty graduation and engagement photo shoots for clients.

● Learned Air Table, Adobe Suite (specifically Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop), Final Draft, Canva, and DaVinci. PRODUCTION & PROJECT COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

Casting Director Narrative Collaborative Filmmaking January – February 2024

● Managed the casting process for three short films, coordinating communications between over 80 actors and 3 directors to ensure optimal talent placement for multiple projects.

● Oversaw logistics for a highly organized 100+ actor audition event, ensuring an efficient and professional process. Production Assistant Flip My Florida Yard (Emmy-Nominated Television Series) March – April 2025

● Assisted the production crew with on-set logistics for a two-day shoot, ensuring adherence to the shooting schedule and resolving immediate operational needs for the camera and lighting departments. Art Director/Script Supervisor REMinisce (Short Film) March – April 2025

● Coordinated set aesthetics, props, and visual plans with the Director and Director of Photography to maintain brand consistency and execute the overall creative vision.

● Maintained continuity across all takes and created detailed shoot logs, ensuring efficient post-production workflow. Director of Photography/Assistant Editor Various Artist Music Videos March 2024 – December 2025

● Planned all shots and camera movements/visual aesthetics for five music videos for local Gainesville, Florida music artists, amounting to over 10,000 total views on YouTube. Also assistant edited all music videos. Research Assistant/Layout Editor Untitled Lady Gaga Coffee Table Book Set To Release 2027 February 2025 - May 2026

● Sourced and attained usage permissions for hundreds of photographs of Lady Gaga.

● Researched Lady Gaga’s career and fashion history end-to-end to ensure accuracy of timelines and outfit details.

● Contacted designers and other contacts of Gaga to confirm accuracy of chronology.

● Assisted author Livia Caligor in writing captions for all sourced images and spaced out all images around the text.

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