| Organized, thorough multi-tasker who gets the job finished, finished right, and before expected.
I've worked in LA and Chicago, have three degrees that give me a dynamic background (you'll be surprised) and am efficient with all aspects of production. |
| Credits: The Dark Knight (FF), The Windfisherman (SH), Incidents in the Life of a Slavegirl (SH). |
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ANDREA LEIGH WHITE
312-543-9569 • aleighwhite@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), Carbondale, IL
Graduated May 9, 2008: Triple Degree - Cinema and Photography, History, Theatre
Teaching English as Second Language Certification - ITTT
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Photographer: April 2006 - Present
Weddings, headshots, iO Chicago improv teams, website images for Diverse Nerd Association.
AKA Media Inc.: Editor's Assistant. June 1, 2008 – August 29, 2008.
Reedited videos, prepared images, completed dubbing and Control Room functions (deck patching, edit room patching) with editors, as well as pulled tapes and files and updated databases with producers. Updated and created online links for clients to review video clips.
· Coached editors with the transition to Final Cut Pro from Avid, enabling easier use of application with higher output of work.
· Led the training of new team members on new software and new patching for decks editing rooms, increasing overall team knowledge on new equipment.
· Completed a total transfer of all Beta tapes to DVD, creating an easier storage system and allowing for an easier transfer of shoot footage into preferred formats.
Chris Nolan Productions: The Dark Knight. Extra's Casting Assistant to Joan Philo Casting.
June – August, 2007.
· Organized paperwork, answered calls and dealt with extras, scheduled interviews.
· Assisted casting director in coordinating extras for auditions, meetings, and shoots.
American Film Institute: Lifetime Achievement Award, Tribute to Sean Connery
and AFI Commencement, Assistant to Director of Ceremonies, Summer 2006.
· Answered phone calls, organized paperwork, distributed tasks, personal errands.
· Night of events: supervised workers, guardian of award, and ensured all involved parties were fully informed and prepared throughout event.
American Film Institute short film: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Production Coordinator.
June – August, 2006.
· Organized and completed paperwork for production and actors and secured locations.
· Coordinated communication between actors and producers.
SIUC Cinema Equipment Room: Equipment Technician. August, 2007 – May 2008.
· Handled equipment and facility reservations with students and faculty.
· Repaired and cleaned equipment as needed, supervised use of facilities.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating systems: Apple OSX, Windows; Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word; Adobe: Photoshop, Image Ready, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Reader; Apple: Final Cut Pro, Livetype, Cinema Tools, Motion, DVD Studio Pro; Avid; Wysiwyg; Cleaner; Digital Rapids; Skyline; Computer Operations: Hardware, Troubleshooting.
PUBLISHED WORK
The Greenworld Effect, Leading research article in SIUC History Department Publication Legacy 2008.
SPECIAL TRAINING, ABILITIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Excellent Administrative, Communication, and Leadershipskills from producing and directing
· Languages: Japanese (level 2), German (level 1)
· Co-Founder, So. Ill Improv Comedy Club RSO
· Raised 40% more for The Women’s Center than previous year’s production of The Vagina Monologues, also record holder for money raised.
AWARDS & HONORS
· SIUC 25 Most Distinguished Seniors Award
· Robert Dennis Filmmaking Award
· Edward J. O’Day Award, Most Outstanding Undergraduate Research Paper, 2007
· SIUC History Department Alumni Award, 2007
· Blumenburg Screenwriting Award, 2008
SIUC THEATRE AND FILM INVOLVEMENT
PRODUCING – SIUC Community Floss Improv Comedy Festival, 2007, 2008; The Vagina
Monologues, 2007; The Film Job, 2007; Student Theatre Guild Spring Show, 2004,
2005; The Archibald McLeod Theatre Awards, 2007.
DIRECTING– The Creation of the World and Other Business, 2007; The Vagina Monologues,
2006, 2007; The Red Coat, 2004; Finger Food, 2004 ; Fences (Assistant), 2006;
The Real Inspector Hound, 2004; Sure Thing, 2005.
TECHNICAL – The Film of Job, 2007, Producer, Grip/Electrician; Dancing at Lughnasa, 2005, Assistant Stage Manager,
Carpenter; West Side Story, 2005 Carpenter, Deck Hand; My Fair Lady, 2005, Carpenter; I Do! I Do!, 2005,
Carpenter; Bat Boy: The Musical, 2006, Carpenter, Welder; In the Blood, 2004, Carpenter, Electrician; Parade, 2004,
Carpenter, Electrician; The Green Bird, 2004, Carpenter, Welder; The Mystery of Irma Vepp, 2003, Carpenter;
Lady From the Sea, 2003, Carpenter.
CV and references available upon request.
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