MARIA BROWNSELL
Tappan, NY ****3
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EDUCATION: SUNY Purchase – Alumnus (Cum Laude)
B.F.A. in Dramatic Writing, a division of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts and Film, 5/2005
RELEVENT
WORK
EXPERIENCE:
Liebman Entertainment, Manhattan, NY
1/05 – 5/05 Intern
• Write Script Coverage for screenplays, teleplays, novels
• Maintain headshots and appointment folders for clients
• Deliver/receive packages from studios
SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
8/04 – 5/05 Campus Event Planner
• Co-plan major and minor campus events with other staff members – emphasis on team-work development
• Co-implement New Student Orientation events
• Consult with other student group organizations for help in planning events
• Serve office duty, performing standard receptionist duties and consulting with walk-in event planners
Orangetown Ophthalmology, Palisades, NY
2/04 – present Ophthalmic Technician
• give preliminary eye exams and fill out charts for doctor
• answer phones and make appointments
The Patch – Nyack/Piermont & Nanuet Editions, online
8/10 – present Freelance Writer
• Scout out interesting events, people, locations
• Write articles
• Take photographs
Rockland County Times
9/11 – present Freelance Writer
• Interview people, attend events
• Write articles
• Take photographs
SKILLS: MS Office, basic Photoshop, After Effects and Flash, some Maya