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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