Ava Richesin-Dodd
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Passionate professional, whose lifelong love for storytelling propels their commitment to utilizing the power of media for connection, education, and representation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Ethereal Films
Hillsborough, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Led a grassroots distribution campaign, securing funding through educational licenses to over 30 universities, including Harvard and Stanford.
- Helped facilitate editing for a feature-length documentary on PFAS contamination by organizing over eight years' worth of raw footage into an easy-to-follow narrative.
Assistant Producer
Ethereal Films
Hillsborough, NC
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Played a key role in editing over 30 hours of documentary footage into a short film on the National High School Ethics Bowl.
- Edited promotional reels shared across various platforms, reaching over 20 million followers cumulatively.
- Edited all episodes of a podcast series and facilitated guest coordination to ensure smooth production.
Intern
Ethereal Films
Hillsborough, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Engaged in a multifaceted role encompassing documentary production, including fundraising, shooting, and editing.
- Coordinated all volunteer efforts for a large shoot, ensuring seamless operations.
- Traveled to represent the company at the International Firefighter Cancer Symposium in Miami.
- Assisted in developing pitch decks to communicate project objectives effectively.
Head Hostess
Bartaco
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted and seated guests at a high-volume, popular restaurant, managing waitlists to ensure smooth front-of-house operations.
- Communicated clearly and professionally with guests and staff, demonstrating strong attention to detail and dutifulness to guest needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication - Pre-Law Concentration
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2025
Skills
- Digital storytelling
- Grassroots fundraising
- Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Audacity, and Canva
- Research
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Timeline
Producer
Ethereal Films
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Producer
Ethereal Films
05.2024 - 05.2025
Intern
Ethereal Films
01.2024 - 05.2024
Head Hostess
Bartaco
04.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication - Pre-Law Concentration
University of North Carolina At Greensboro