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Kayla Martinez

Mandeville,LA

Summary

Aspiring professional in the film industry with relevant experience and a background in education and customer service. Brings a team spirit, go-getter attitude, and willingness to adapt to any workplace environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista and Bartender

Haven Coffee & Cocktails
Covington, LA
09.2023 - Current
  • Craft beverages in a timely manner while developing relationships with clients
  • Work with a latte art coach to optimize my skillset

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant

Fulbright Commission
Madrid, Spain
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Develop ESL curriculum and lead classes of 20 - 30 students 10 times per week
  • Collaborate with a Coordinator to lead Advanced Section programming

Barista

Harper Café
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Manage long lines in a timely fashion
  • Assist with social media management

International and Educational Intern

Film Independent
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assist with international programming, such as reading and offering feedback on fellows' submissions
  • Collect and organize relevant data

Resident Assistant

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assist students with academic and emotional struggles, organize and lead trips throughout Chicago
  • Coordinate online and in-person meetings weekly

Programming Intern

New Orleans Film Society
New Orleans, LA
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Conduct interviews and research about Eve’s Bayou and create social media content about the film
  • Watch and analyze 86 submissions to the New Orleans Film Festival’s episodic category

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

The University of Chicago
Chicago
06-2022

Skills

  • Professional Spanish
  • Google Drive proficiency
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Social media management
  • Coverage

Volunteer Experience

  • Covington Library Adult ESL Curriculum Developer and Teacher (09/2023 - Present)
  • Espacio Seguro LGBTQ+ Lunch Club Facilitator at IES Francisco Ayala (09/2022 - 06/2023)
  • Cine por Mujeres Film Festival English Language Editorial Assistant (09/2022 - 11/2022)
  • Instituto del Progreso Latino ESL Assistant (04/2021 - 05/2022)

Timeline

Barista and Bartender

Haven Coffee & Cocktails
09.2023 - Current

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant

Fulbright Commission
09.2022 - 06.2023

Barista

Harper Café
10.2021 - 06.2022

International and Educational Intern

Film Independent
06.2021 - 09.2021

Programming Intern

New Orleans Film Society
06.2020 - 08.2020

Resident Assistant

University of Chicago
09.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

The University of Chicago
Kayla Martinez