Chloe Salman
Fairfax,Virginia
Summary
Creative and driven film professional with a background in film production and Greek life leadership. Seeking to leverage strong organizational, leadership, and creative skills to contribute to impactful film projects and dynamic teams.
Reliable and adaptable with proactive approach, ensuring smooth production operations. Possesses solid grasp of set etiquette and technical equipment setup, along with strong organizational and communication skills and editing expertise. Committed to enhancing production efficiency and supporting creative processes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant, Grip, and Production Designer
Student Short Film
- Assisted in the setup and operation of camera and lighting equipment
- Collaborated with the director and cinematographer to achieve visual goals
- Designed and executed the set decoration and props, enhancing the film's aesthetic
- Ensured smooth production flow by coordinating logistics and managing resources effectively
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
Production Assistant and Grip
Student Short Film
- Supported the camera and lighting teams during setup and filming
- Assisted in maintaining equipment and ensuring proper functionality throughout production
- Contributed to the organization and scheduling of shooting days
- Played a key role in creating a cohesive and professional production environment
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
Production Assistant, Grip, Boom Mic Operator, Editor
Student Short Documentary
- Supported the camera, boom mic and lighting teams during setup and filming
- Played a key role in creating a cohesive and professional production environment
- Created a set of questions for the subject to answer to contribute to the overall narrative of the film
- Used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the film
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
Assistant Director
Student Short Film
- Assisted the Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the film set, ensuring the smooth execution of the production schedule.
- Coordinated the crew, cast, and other departments to maintain an efficient workflow and meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained shooting schedules, call sheets, and on-set logistics to optimize time and resources.
- Managed communication between the director, production team, and actors, ensuring that everyone was informed of changes and updates in real time.
- Supervised the set during production, making sure all scenes were filmed according to the director’s vision while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted in blocking scenes, setting up shots, and guiding actors through their performances to ensure consistency with the script and director’s vision.
- Helped with problem-solving on set to handle unexpected issues, delays, or challenges without compromising the production quality.
- Contributed to maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere on set, ensuring that the cast and crew stayed focused and motivated.
Production Designer
Student Short Film
- Designed and developed the visual concept of the film, creating the overall look and feel of the production by collaborating closely with the director and cinematographer.
- Led the creation and execution of the film’s sets, props, and environments, ensuring consistency with the tone, genre, and vision outlined in the script.
- Oversaw the construction, painting, and dressing of sets, coordinating with the art department to ensure all elements aligned with the artistic direction.
- Managed the design of key set pieces, including choosing materials, color schemes, furniture, and other elements to enhance the visual storytelling.
- Worked with the costume designer and the director to ensure the sets and costumes visually complemented each other, strengthening the narrative.
- Supervised the art department team, including set decorators, prop masters, and other crew members, ensuring deadlines and budgets were met.
- Assisted in location scouting to find environments that fit the film’s aesthetic and practical needs, sometimes adapting real-world locations to suit the story.
- Managed the procurement and fabrication of props and set dressing, ensuring quality control and consistency throughout the production.
- Collaborated with lighting and camera departments to design practical lighting and camera setups that best showcased the sets and elements within the frame.
Recruitment Chair
Delta Kappa Alpha
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts, leading to a 30% increase in new member intake over the academic year
- Developed and executed a comprehensive recruitment strategy, including marketing materials, social media campaigns, and event planning
- Coordinated recruitment events, including public events and informational sessions, enhancing the organization’s visibility and appeal to potential new members
- Collaborated with chapter members and alumni to refine recruitment tactics and improve overall processes
- Organized career fairs and networking events to promote society opportunities among potential candidates.
- Evaluated key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement in the recruitment process, making necessary adjustments for better results.
- Implemented diversity initiatives within recruitment processes, fostering an inclusive workplace environment where potential new members can thrive professionally.
Pledge Education Officer
Delta Kappa Alpha
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented an educational program for new members, focusing on organizational values, history, and responsibilities
- Conducted training sessions and workshops, fostering a sense of belonging and preparing new members for active roles within the chapter
- Monitored and evaluated new member progress, providing mentorship and support to ensure successful integration into the organization
- Coordinated with other officers to align pledge education with chapter goals and initiatives
- Managed alternative education programs for organization.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques that fostered respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with fellow educators to develop and implement innovative educational programs.
- Assisted in reducing dropout rates through the development of targeted intervention programs for at-risk students.
Education
Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree - Film and Video Studies, Marketing Minor
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
Skills
- Camera operation
- Basic lighting setups
- Storytelling
- Narrative structure
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organizational abilities
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Leadership
- Team management
- Recruitment strategy
- Mentorship
- Interpersonal skills
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
- Google Calendar
- Google Workspace
- Meeting deadlines
- Film crew support
- Verbal and written communication
- Production background
- Set etiquette
- Writing and editing
- Conducting interviews
Coursework
- Introduction to Film
- World Cinema
- Global Horror Film
- Music in Motion Pictures
- Video Production
- Ways of Seeing/ Perception/ Form for Film
- Cinematography
- Screenwriting
- Business of Film and TV
- Video Editing
- Film History and Analysis
- Social Media Marketing
- Fiction Film Directing
- Acting
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Writing for Short Screenplays
Timeline
Recruitment Chair
Delta Kappa Alpha
05.2024 - 12.2024
Pledge Education Officer
Delta Kappa Alpha
05.2024 - 12.2024
Production Assistant, Grip, and Production Designer
Student Short Film
Production Assistant and Grip
Student Short Film
Production Assistant, Grip, Boom Mic Operator, Editor
Student Short Documentary
Assistant Director
Student Short Film
Production Designer
Student Short Film
Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree - Film and Video Studies, Marketing Minor
George Mason University
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