Alyssa Marie Garcia
New York,NY
Summary
In work experience gathered since around high school, creativity skills has been gained with working on student film sets, building a personal photography/videography/writing portfolio, and gaining knowledge of film studies through theory and hands-on practice in college. Non art focused job experience has benefited organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer/Videographer/Creative Writer
Freelance Photographer/Videographer/Writer
New York , NY
01.2017 - Current
- Experience with over 200 street, fashion, and narrative photos
- Experience using film/digital cameras
- Experience using film editing software
- Experience recording street performers
- Established photography portfolio
- Experience with writing and editing short stories
Casting Director, P.A., and Cinematographer
Survivor Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Casting Director of reality show
- Managed 50 auditions
- Gained experience in managing casting team/promoting people to join reality show
Fundraising Coordinator
Overtimers
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed 1 fundraiser for student film to add needed funds to get made
- Gained experience in organizing how to budget for short film
Casting Director and Grip
Bride In A Red Dress
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2024 - 02.2024
- First experience as Casting Director for student short film
- Looked over 20 auditions
- Experience with organizing in person auditions
- Experience as grip on set
Production Assistant
Fire Mystic Topaz
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted with prepping/taking down set for filming
- Looked over 10 pieces of film equipment
Volunteer
Santa Barbara International Festival
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted at over 10 film screenings
- Managed talent/film festival attendees
Store Manager
Finders KeepHers
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized designer products to keep store put together
- Cleaned store/products
- Helped over 30 customers per day with purchases
- Filed consigners invoices
- Watched over designer products
- Managed store alone
Online Clothing Reseller
Depop
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Organized online selling page
- Managed reselling vintage clothing
- Communicated with 10 customers per day
- Created photos, descriptions, and pricing to make sure clothing was marketable
Cook, Cleaner, and Cashier
Pizza Factory
San Jose, CA
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Performed customer service with cashier and serving
- Cleaning and cooking
- Organization and time management
- Set up large party groups of over 15 people often
Filing Assistant
Jalimex
San Jose, CA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted in filing over 50 checks and orders for food distribution company per day
Education
Master of Arts - Media Studies
The New School
New York, NY 05.2024 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 09.2022 - 2024.03
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 08.2020 - 2022.06
High School Diploma -
Mira Costa High School
Manhattan Beach, CA 08.2018 - 2020.06
Skills
Photography and Videography
Creative Writing
Multitasking
Adaptability and Flexibility
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Visual Storytelling
Project Management
Styling and Wardrobe
Reliability
Self Motivation
Problem-Solving
Fashion Photography
Timeline
Master of Arts - Media Studies
The New School
05.2024 - 2026.05
Casting Director, P.A., and Cinematographer
Survivor Santa Barbara
04.2024 - 05.2024
Fundraising Coordinator
Overtimers
02.2024 - 03.2024
Casting Director and Grip
Bride In A Red Dress
02.2024 - 02.2024
Production Assistant
Fire Mystic Topaz
02.2024 - 02.2024
Volunteer
Santa Barbara International Festival
02.2024 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
09.2022 - 2024.03
Store Manager
Finders KeepHers
08.2021 - 08.2022
Online Clothing Reseller
Depop
08.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
Santa Monica College
08.2020 - 2022.06
High School Diploma -
Mira Costa High School
08.2018 - 2020.06
Cook, Cleaner, and Cashier
Pizza Factory
02.2018 - 07.2018
Photographer/Videographer/Creative Writer
Freelance Photographer/Videographer/Writer
01.2017 - Current
Filing Assistant
Jalimex
01.2016 - 06.2016
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