EDUCATION

Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts & Culture; Minor in Spanish
Expected May 2026
GPA: 3.94

IES Granada & University of Granada, Granada, Spain
Study Abroad Semester, Fall 2024

PRODUCTION & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Rough House, Production Intern — San Francisco, CA
May 2025 – Sept. 2025

  • Coordinated pre-production logistics for commercial and digital projects (clients include Meta and Praxie), including call sheets, wardrobe breakdowns, and asset tracking systems.

  • Designed motion graphics and animated logos using Adobe After Effects; implemented client feedback via Frame.io and other workflows.

  • Supported on-set and post-production processes, maintaining continuity, organizing media, and facilitating communication across departments using Slack and Google Workspace.

  • Evaluated scripts and tracked revisions to ensure alignment between creative direction and client expectations.

Somethin’ Good Productions, Production Assistant — Los Angeles, CA
May 2024 – Aug. 2024

  • Assisted across pre-production and shoot phases for music video content, supporting camera operation, lighting setup, and blocking.

  • Compiled visual reference decks and casting materials to support creative development.

  • Adapted to fast-paced, changing production environments while maintaining attention to detail and team coordination.

MEDIA CREDITS

  • Production Designer, Feverfew Hair (Ad, 2026)

  • Wardrobe, meta x Oakley (Vertical Advertisement, 2026)

  • Director, Editor, Writer, Producer Good Mourning (Narrative Short, 2026)

  • Director of Photography, Unfixed (Short Documentary, 2026)

  • Assistant Director, Doll Parts (Narrative Short, 2026)

  • Sound Recordist, Sonder (Narrative Short, 2026)

  • Production Assistant, lol (Music Video, 2024)

RESEARCH & ACADEMIC WORK

Occidental College Undergraduate Research Center, Research Fellow — Los Angeles, CA
May 2024 – Aug. 2024

  • Conducted a 10-week independent research project on Sergei Eisenstein’s Montage Theory and its cultural impact.

  • Authored two long-form analytical papers (10–15 pages each) integrating film theory and historical analysis.

  • Presented research findings to an audience of 30+ at the URC Conference.

CREATIVE PRACTICE & MEDIA WORK

KOXY Radio, Host — Occidental College
Aug. 2024 – Present

  • Produce and host weekly radio segments exploring music history and its relationship to socio-political movements.

  • Research, script, and structure episodes with attention to pacing, audience engagement, and thematic cohesion.

The Lowercase Print Shop, Shop Technician — Los Angeles, CA
Aug. 2023 – Present

  • Operate Vandercook presses and execute letterpress printing processes including typesetting and ink mixing.

  • Maintain and catalogue archival materials; support student learning through tutoring and workshops.

  • Manage day-to-day shop operations while developing independent creative print projects.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Occidental Telefund, Fundraising Associate — Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 2022 – May 2023

  • Maintained a professional, welcoming tone while representing the college to a diverse pool of callers, contributing to a 60% participation rate among contacted prospects.

  • Met weekly fundraising and outreach targets in a structured, deadline-driven environment while adhering to call scripts, data entry standards, and privacy compliance protocols.

  • Balanced multiple administrative tasks simultaneously, including rapport building, follow-up documentation, and internal communication with supervisors.

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Occidental Labor Alliance
Aug. 2023 – Aug. 2024

  • Organize campaigns advocating for improved labor conditions for campus workers.

  • Coordinate events including rallies, teach-ins, and administrative meetings.

HONORS & AWARDS

2nd Place, Best Short Film — Occidental Film Festival, 2024

  • Cinematographer and Editor for award-winning short film.

  • Led lighting design, camera operation, and post-production editing.

  • Screened for an audience of 30+ attendees.

SKILLS

Production & Development:
Script Coverage, Call Sheets, Shot Lists, Storyboarding, Deck Preparation, Asset Tracking, Production Design, Budgeting

Technical:
Adobe Premiere, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Workspaces, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Airtable, Slack, Dropbox, Frame.io, Final Draft, DaVinci Resolve, Mac OS

Languages:
English (Fluent), Spanish (B2 – Conversational Proficiency)

Interpersonal:
Affable, confident, dependable, adaptable, discreet, detail-oriented, collaborative, timely, organized

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Los Angeles, CA