Objective

Gain experience in the television and film industries and further develop my skills in production.

Education

University of Arizona, College of Fine Arts – Tucson, Arizona
May 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, Minor in General Business, First Level Honors

Honors

• Honors College (Cum Laude 3.5 GPA)
• Provost Scholarship (4 years)
• National Hispanic Scholarship (4 years)
• Dean’s List (F ’06, S ’06, F ’04, S ’04)

Experience

Media Intern, Film Creations, Ltd. – Tucson, Arizona
Jan. 2007-Present
•Assist during shoots and use professional cameras including Sony HVR-Z1U
•Set up lighting, use neutral density filters, polarization filter, and gels
•Work with major clients: Acura, Toyota, Good Morning America, Tucson Parks and Recreation

Senior Film, Obligated, University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona
Aug. 2007 – May 2007
•Attended lighting and camera workshops (used Panasonic DVX-100 24 P camera)
•Wrote 12 page script, recruited and managed assistants and crew members
•Produced, shot, directed, edited 10 minute film

Manager and Head Server, Vero Amore – Tucson, Arizona
Apr. 2006-Present
•Schedule 10 staff members weekly, organize meetings, train new employees
•Balance cash drawer, perform server check outs, verify invoices and shipments of products
•Communicate with owners, employees and guests, work 25+ hours/week

Public Relations Intern, Moses Anshell – Phoenix, Arizona
May 2006-Jun. 2006
•Drafted, edited, and pitched press releases to the media
•Researched current clients, creatively addressed their individual needs
•Read newspaper daily, calculated ROI
•Scouted event locations, met with clients to discuss publicity tactics

Student Honoraries, Primus, Sophos, and Chimes – University of Arizona
Sept. 2003- 2006
•As Philanthropy chair planned and organized community service events
•Planned and participated in activities and local philanthropies
•Served as Freshman Vice President, ran meetings, designed club T-shirts

Sophomore Class Council - University of Arizona
Aug. 2004-May 2005
•Introduced new students into the Associated Students of the University
of Arizona (ASUA)
•Planned campus-wide events for over 1500 people.

Freshman Class Council - University of Arizona
August 2003-May 2004
•Acted as FCC Historian, created a digital scrapbook of the year’s events
•Designed club T-shirts, updated and maintained the club website

Eller Scholars, Honors Business Club - University of Arizona
Aug. 2003-May 2004
•Participated in social, philanthropic and fundraising activities
•Networked with business professionals and MBA students

Researcher, Paladins, Honors Research Project - University of Arizona
Aug. 2003-May 2004
•Answered questionnaires, wrote essays, communicated in group discussions.

Community Involvement

•Relay For Life Co-chair – Helped organize 24 hour marathon to support the American Cancer Society (Apr. 2005)

•Casa de Los Niños – Cooked dinner and led activities with children ages 3-6 (Feb. 2005)

•Saint Vincent de Paul – 30 hours in thrift store, cleaning, organizing donations (Dec. 2004)

•Ronald McDonald House – Painted interior of family boarding home (Sept. 2004)