Resourceful candidate brings drive, ambition and creativity to company. Responsible and energized team player knowledgeable in content creation and management and audience engagement. Unstoppable and enthusiastic collaborator committed to reacting appropriately and quickly to new challenges and contributing to Aday's success.
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AFIYA ERVIN
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Baltimore's Promise
Program Associate
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provide logistical coordination and facilitation support for all meetings, 167 community reviewers, press releases, and application processes.
- Develop content for and maintain SFC website and email campaigns to inform the public about the 2023 funding cycle
- Identify key demographics, and responsible for daily branded content as increase Facebook page likes by more than 200% and page visits by more than 100% over a period of 11 months
Loan Wolves
Production Assistant
11.2021
Job overview
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of filming equipment like tripods, mics, and lighting equipment
- Assisted in B roll filming by scouting for visuals and securing the location
We Own This City
Production Assistant
10.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Performed Lock ups for on location filming ensuring only authorized persons were on camera
- Assisted in breaking down set at the end of the film day
CenterStage Baltimore
Lead Onsite Editor
03.2021
Job overview
- Created the operating procedure for hard drive and file organization
- Coordinated tasks for a team of editors including scene organization, monitoring file uploads, and assemble edits
- Used Adobe Premiere Pro to create assemble edits for “The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls”
Freelance
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Utilizing graphic design skills to create flyers, infographics, or webpages using Weebly, Wix, Canva, and Adobe Suite
- Creating videos and editing podcasts for various brands, using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition to improve their customer satisfaction and add value to their programs
- Creating art like crochet and knit clothing, along with custom jewelry made of natural materials
- Managing my own small business
ACLU of Maryland
Production Intern
08.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Created 8 videos for public viewing and private staff usage using Adobe Premiere Pro along with creating flyers/infographics for all Marylanders using Canva and Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
- Edited podcast “Thinking Freely” using Adobe Audition and Adobe Illustrator along with assisting in creating questions and interview topics
- Assisted in location scouting, setup, and breakdown during filming of “Free The Vote” Documentary, and transcription of interviews
Writers, Baltimore Schools
Teacher/Writer
11.2015 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Taught both creative and academic writing to over 60 Baltimore youth from 2020-2022 by exploring students creativity and growing their writing skills through the use of storytelling
- Tracked and managed poetry submissions for open mics and writers anthology
- Created Instagram reels and generated ideas for posts for Writing Camp 2021 & 2022 to increase engagement over 100
Education
Morgan State University
BFA from Screenwriting and Animation
05.2021
University Overview
Cum Laude Spring
Skills
- Web Design
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Video and Podcast Production
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Content Creation
- Graphic Design
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- SEO
Timeline
Program Associate
Baltimore's Promise
08.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
Loan Wolves
11.2021
Production Assistant
We Own This City
10.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Onsite Editor
CenterStage Baltimore
03.2021
Freelance
05.2020 - Current
Production Intern
ACLU of Maryland
08.2019 - 09.2020
Teacher/Writer
Writers, Baltimore Schools
11.2015 - 08.2022
Morgan State University
BFA from Screenwriting and Animation