1179 Hicks Center·Kalmazoo,MI 49006-3291· Home Phone: 269-337-7474 ·Mobile: 269-779-8135k05ny01@kzoo.edu
Objective
To work with a prevelant theatre or film production company that will allow me to further increase my knowledge of film directing to pursue my career goals.
Education
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI
nPsychology major, concentrating in media studies
nBachelor of Arts expected June 2009
nRelevant Coursework: Playwrighting course, American media and visual culture course, a reading film course, intro art , and documentary film course in which I learned to create digital art and films using PhotoShop and Final Cut Pro.
Experience
March 2006-PresentBlack Student OrganizationKalamazoo, MI
Editor and Camera Operator of the CAT 2007 documentary/director of Stacy’s Secret and Queen Bee and 2008/2009 academic year President
nAcquired further knowledge of camera operation and editting with Final Cut Pro through the successful production of the 2008 Black Student Organization documentary for our annual CAT performance.The production received praise and notice by the college community.
nGained experience in play writing and directing through the production of my self written plays, Stacy’s Secret and Queen Beefor the BSO CAT performance during 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 academic years.The productions received notice and praise by members of the Kalamazoo College Theatre department.
nImproved upon interpersonal and organizational skills through coordinating with Latino Student Organization and Southeast Asian Student Organization in the planning of La Fiesta Desi Soul, the successful first annual multicultural event that drew more than 200 college students in attendance.
2006-presentKalamazoo College ResLife officeKalmazoo, MI
Resident Assistant
nImprove upon interpersonal skills by working with fellow RAs in planning events for residents, enforcing college residence hall policies and being available to residents for help if needed.
nAssisted in planning the hall’s most successful event of the year, Trow Live Café, by organizing technical equipment and hosting the event, more than 200 residents attended.
Septmeber 2008-November 2008CherryKalamazoo, MI
Production Intern
nGained more knowledge of the production field of the film industry through being the personal intern to the Production Coordinator as well as assisting the Unit Production Manager and Accountant.Duties included assisting in finding different accomdations for the crew and actors, answering phones, taking messages, and organizing important paperwork.
Honors
§National Minority Golf Association ScholarshipFall 2005-Present
§Sacred Heart Church ScholarshipFall 2005-Present
§Michigan Merit AwardFall 2005-Present
§Kalamazoo College Honors ScholarshipFall 2005-Present
§Dennis Bell Memorial ScholarshipFall 2006-Present