ELIZABETH GILLEN
Mountain Lakes
Summary
Creative multimedia professional with hands-on experience in sports video production and film festival jury work. Proficient in graphic design and video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, emphasizing project management and time management skills. Committed to advancing in digital media and design.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Video Production Intern
Big State Sports
Randolph
07.2024 - Current
- Created and executed video productions for high school sporting events while completing a 120-hour internship at Morris Tech.
- Assisted in video shoots by setting up equipment and managing lighting.
- Edited video content using industry-standard software to enhance visual quality.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative concepts for sports highlights.
Student World Impact Film Festival Jury Intern
SWIFF
Mountain Lakes
2024 - 2024
- Rated and reviewed films as an active short film jury member, aiding in final festival decisions.
- Assisted in daily operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Coordinated with team members to support project deadlines and deliverables.
- Organized and maintained project documentation for easy access and reference.
Museum Volunteer
Morris Museum
Morristown
2023 - 2023
- Contributed to the Morris Museum Spark Lab Center by engaging in Spark Lab activities, supervising children and managing lab operations.
- Assisted in organizing educational programs for diverse visitor groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertisment
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2029
Multimedia Academy -
Morris County School of Technology
Denville06-2025
Skills
- Sports Video Editing
- Video editing
- Premiere Pro certified
- Video production
- Camera operation
- Graphic Design
- Project management
- Creative direction
Extracurricular Activities
Yearbook Photographer/Designer, 01/01/23, 12/31/24 Varsity Women's Golf Team, 01/01/22, 12/31/23 Key Club active member and school event photographer, 01/01/21, 12/31/24 Pom Team Founder and Co-Captain, 01/01/23 Junior Varsity Volleyball Team, 01/01/21 Produced, wrote, and acted in student films such as 'After Hours' and 'Love, Lola', 01/01/21, 12/31/24
Community Service
Dedicated 100+ hours to connecting my Borough of Mountain Lakes to two National Wildlife Federation programs. Led Borough leaders to take action and protect the Monarch butterfly with the NWF Mayor's Monarch Pledge. Created two Facebook pages: Morris Monarchs and Mountain Lakes Wildlife with 4,000+ followers to share ways to improve wildlife habitats. As the NWF Wildlife Community manager, certified the Thorleif Fiflet Bird Sanctuary and Birchwood Lake rain garden. Will serve as Woodlands Committee student liaison during senior year. See the article about work with a Certified School in my Borough.
Community Leadership And Awards
- Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, 01/01/19, 12/31/24
- New Jersey State Digital Cinema 3rd Place Team, SKILLS USA Competition, 01/01/24, Co-writer and producer, actor
- Girl Scout Silver Award, 01/01/21, Educated NJ residents about Monarch migration, and sourced and distributed 60,000 milkweed seeds to over 1,000 people.
- Girl Scout Bronze Award, 01/01/19, Created the NJ Firemen's Home game night/pen pal program.
Languages
French
Limited
Certification
- Adobe Photoshop Certified
- Adobe Premiere Pro Certified
- Adobe After Effects Training
Accomplishments
- 2018, 2019, 2021 1st Place eCybermission National Stem Competition, New Jersey
- 2021 2nd Place Short Film Teen Arts
Festival NJ - Girls Scout Silver Project 2021
- Girl Scout Gold Project 2022-2024
- 2024 Skills USA New Jersey States Digital Cinema 3rd Place Winner
Affiliations
- 2020 Girls Who Code
- 2021-2024 MCST Key Club
- MCST Jazz Band Photographer 2023-2024
- Sports/ Yearbook Photographer/Digital Designer 2023-2024
Timeline
Sports Video Production Intern
Big State Sports
07.2024 - Current
Student World Impact Film Festival Jury Intern
SWIFF
2024 - 2024
Museum Volunteer
Morris Museum
2023 - 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertisment
Loyola University of Chicago
Multimedia Academy -
Morris County School of Technology