Anita Duncan
New Haven,CT
Summary
Biology student with an interest in animal behavior and comparative biology. Experience assisting in laboratory environments, as well as experience in team leadership and organization. Skills in photography, editing, and community engagement, and proactivity in project creation and execution.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Coughlan Laboratory
01.2026 - Current
- Work closely with post-doc student in achieving their research goals
- Assist in organizational tasks and research
- Attend lab meetings to understand larger lab goals and worldwide research advancements in relevant areas
Photographer
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
09.2025 - Current
- Work with lead Peabody marketing and photography specialists
- Coordinate shoots and work independently at events to capture desired media
- Select and edit photographs and deliver in timely manner
Photographer
Yale Schwarzman Center
08.2025 - Current
- Photograph a variety of events, including academic panels, dance classes, and theatrical performances
- Take lead in deciding what equipment is needed for various venues and events
- Select and edit high quality photographs for promotional use
Outreach Coordinator
Yale Dramatic Association
04.2025 - Current
- Serve on an 11 person executive board for Yale's largest undergraduate theater organization, which manages 6 shows a year and large amounts of revenue
- Advocate for underrepresented communities in theater at Yale and in greater New Haven
- Coordinate and supervise weekly free theater workshops for local public high schoolers, including hiring and training instructors
Front Desk Receptionist
Yale Film Archive
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assist guests in renting screening rooms or renting media to take home
- Maintain the standard shelving organization for the media
- Serve as first point of contact for guests
Assistant Stage Manager
Yale Baroque Opera Project
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Work closely with professional stage manager, director, and music director to coordinate and run rehearsals and shows
- Attend every rehearsal and carry out detailed organizational tasks such as scheduling and props management
- Attend every show to cue singers for their scenes, manage weaponry props, and attend to urgent situations as they arose
Technical Director
Yale Dramatic Association
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Lead the building of sets for the spring main stage show
- Attend and lead build calls, ensuring efficiency and safety of all those working
- Communicate with rest of production team to execute desired vision and efficient production of the set
- Lead the transport and assembly of the set from the wood shop to the main theater, coordinating jobs for assistants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2028
Skills
- Adobe photoshop
- Social media
- Advanced camera skills
- Carpentry projects
- Team leadership and management
- Organizational skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Extracurricular activities
- Yale Women's Ultimate Frisbee
- Acting (various shows and organizations)
- Yale Students for Christ
- Yale Dramatic Organization
- Improv performance
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Coughlan Laboratory
01.2026 - Current
Photographer
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
09.2025 - Current
Photographer
Yale Schwarzman Center
08.2025 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Yale Film Archive
08.2025 - 12.2025
Outreach Coordinator
Yale Dramatic Association
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Stage Manager
Yale Baroque Opera Project
01.2025 - 04.2025
Technical Director
Yale Dramatic Association
12.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Yale University