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Glenys McGuire

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic recent graduate with a proven ability to quickly acquire new skills and make meaningful contributions to team efforts. Boasts a high-achieving academic background and diverse skill set, ranging from creative content production to quantitative research and analysis. Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and a successful track record in collaborative environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Band Manager, Photographer and Videographer

Directrix
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Used multimedia techniques such as filming, photography and graphic design to craft a distinct band image
  • Achieved significant increase in social media engagement
  • Efficiently managed bookings while fulfilling administrative tasks

Camera, Audio and Lighting Technician

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provided training on the effective utilization of technological equipment to students, staff and faculty
  • Developed an informative guidebook to orientate and support new and potential staff members.
  • Contributed to the orientation and education of new team members

Associate Producer and Archivist

Numeric Pictures
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Successfully managed the acquisition and preservation of archival material for Catalyst: Duro Wick’s History of Chicago Hip Hop
  • Facilitated and organized interviews through communication with film subjects
  • Demonstrated proficiency in handling research tasks while fulfilling responsibilities as an archivist and associate producer.

Publicity Chair

DocFilms
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed all communications and advertising efforts (print and digital)
  • Elected as a Board member, providing leadership to students and information to patrons
  • Instrumental in achieving a significant post-covid rebound in attendance

Director of Content

Kinda Sorta Brown Podcast
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Proposed, researched, and created episodes for a Spotify-award winning public policy podcast.
  • Exhibited strong skills in leadership and management

Assistant Editor

MODA Magazine, UChicago
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Contributed to the creation of distinctive themes for each magazine release
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to student writers while enhancing their work through editing
  • Maintained a track record of successfully getting my written works published

Public Policy Research Intern

BlackRoots Alliance
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted thorough research on public policy changes in Illinois, effectively analyzing and documenting key findings
  • Created a compelling documentary that surveyed the opinions of Black Chicagoans on the topic of reparations.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop educational programs for community events

Athlete

Great Britain National Softball
London, UK
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Represented the British National Team internationally from age 11-18
  • Served as captain for the U16 team during the European Championships
  • Consistently dedicated to 20-hour weekly training at the High Performance Academy throughout involvement with U16, U19, and U22 squads

Education

B.A. - Fundamentals: Issues and Texts and Cinema and Media Studies

The University of Chicago, Class of 2024

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experienced with quantitative research and data analysis
  • Excellent written communication
  • Strong command of various social media sites
  • Developed content creation and media strategy skills

Personal

  • Dual US/UK citizenship
  • Multicultural
  • Hobbies include silversmithing, filmmaking, sustainable fashion and team sports
  • Personal creative website: https://readymag.website/u1977241186/4494818/

Timeline

Band Manager, Photographer and Videographer

Directrix
08.2023 - 05.2024

Camera, Audio and Lighting Technician

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
08.2022 - 03.2024

Associate Producer and Archivist

Numeric Pictures
08.2022 - 01.2024

Publicity Chair

DocFilms
03.2022 - 06.2023

Public Policy Research Intern

BlackRoots Alliance
01.2022 - 08.2022

Director of Content

Kinda Sorta Brown Podcast
12.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Editor

MODA Magazine, UChicago
09.2020 - 03.2023

Athlete

Great Britain National Softball
01.2011 - 01.2019

B.A. - Fundamentals: Issues and Texts and Cinema and Media Studies

The University of Chicago, Class of 2024

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