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Hunter Barella

Hunter Barella

Screenwriter
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Hunter is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a rich background in content creation and team management, notably at Mythify. Excelled in pitching and Adobe Creative Cloud landing his first option sale at Spellbound Pictures, while boosting revenue by 12% through product acquisitions at Sawtelle Smoke and Vape. Proven leader and communicator, adept at meeting tight deadlines and leveraging AI tools for innovative solutions, looking to grow and push his capabilites to the maximum.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Screenwriter

Spellbound Pictures
Glendale, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through research activities.
  • Composed outlines and pitch decks outlining the plot and key scenes in a screenplay format.
  • Collaborated with producers to ensure the script was consistent with the overall vision of the project.

Manager

Sawtelle Smoke and Vape
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of team development, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and terminations.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness, while maintaining quality standards, and bringing on new products that increased revenue by up to 12%.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.

Marketing Consultant /Office Administrative Assistant

Mythify
Culver City, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
  • Designed social media strategies for clients across multiple platforms to engage target audiences and drive leads, pushing project funding to reach over 1,200%.
  • Leveraged marketing data to forecast marketing campaign success and sales trends.
  • Created compelling content for various platforms to enhance brand awareness and loyalty, as well as drive engagement and followers to the product.

Video Editor

Jam In The Van
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created social media content for a variety of clients, including comedy, and music industry professionals of high discretion.
  • Managed graphics, sound, music, and color corrections for videos.
  • Checked video and audio data for corruption and confirmed the rendered media, ensuring all projects were delivered on a tight and timely deadline.

Seasonal Retail Associate

H&M Clothing Store
Santa Clarita, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with team members to promote great customer service and a pleasant work environment.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Playwriting And Screenwriting

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Fast Learner
  • Pitching
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Proficient
  • Teamwork Oriented and Collaborative
  • Office Suite Proficient
  • Capable Leader
  • Deadline Oriented

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchPaid time offPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits

Quote

"Your life must be a progression towards ownership - first mentally of your independence, and then physically of your work, owning what you produce."
Robert Greene

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Final Draft

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive

Accomplishments

  • Achieved internship at Mythify, which turned into a job through effectively helping with marketing and playtesting of the product.
  • Sold my first option for an original young adult television series based on one of my short films.
  • Placed in College of the Canyons Student Showcase with my original short film.
  • Pitched my way to acceptance into the Senior Business Incubator at Loyola Marymount University while not being a part of the major.

Languages

English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1

Interests

Board Game Design

Film and Television

Screenwriting

Video Games

Music Production

Video Editing

Weightlifting and Calisthenics

Singing

Shopping

AI Learning

Timeline

Screenwriter

Spellbound Pictures
02.2024 - Current

Manager

Sawtelle Smoke and Vape
11.2023 - Current

Marketing Consultant /Office Administrative Assistant

Mythify
05.2023 - 12.2023

Video Editor

Jam In The Van
01.2023 - 08.2023

Seasonal Retail Associate

H&M Clothing Store
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Playwriting And Screenwriting

Loyola Marymount University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

College of The Canyons
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