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Leila Gbelia

Washington,DC

Summary

Driven film and television production undergraduate, ready for any opportunity to leverage technical skills and customer service experience to become a valuable team member of an organization that will continue to support professional development in media and communications industry prior to graduation in 2026. Eager to learn new skills, provide quality deliverables to business consumers, build relationships and trust.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Activity Volunteer

Kinetic Kids
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed supportive strategies to assist disabled youth with learning how to ride bicycles and perform gymnastics
  • 100% of all youth under my supervision successfully completed the program.

Automated Logistical Specialist

Amazon
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing automated inventory management systems.
  • Managed high-volume orders, successfully meeting 100% deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Earned two top performance certificates of recognition in less than three weeks in new role.

Crew Member

McDonalds
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Delivered responsive and professional customer service in a dynamic environment while operating point of sale system and collaborating with team to optimize drive through service and front food order counter.

Food & Beverage Cashier

Schlitterbahn Waterpark
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Managed point of sale system for all consumable orders.
  • Promoted new items for sale to customers, kept wait times to less than 5 minutes per customer.
  • Delivered customer service to over 300 water park guests per shift.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media, Journalism & Film W/Minor in Spanish

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2026

Some College (No Degree) - Film and Television Production

UCLA Summer Institute
Los Angeles, CA

Some College (No Degree) - History of Linguistics Course

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Skills

  • Logics Pro Digital audio workstation
  • MIDI sequencer software
  • Video Production & Editing
  • MS Office
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Intermediate Spanish & Basic Arabic
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Saxophonist
  • Piano Player
  • Critical thinking

Awards

  • 2022 Royal Hospital School's Excellence in Spanish
  • 2019 Paul Tinkler Memorial Trophy Musician of the Year
  • 2020 Sarah Goodenough Academic Award

Projects

UCLA's Summer Short Film Production Team, 06/20230 to 8/2023:  Prepared camera equipment before, during, and after shooting. Managed camera paperwork involved and completed the camera report. Collaborated with the sound and video mixer to ensure organization of each film screen. Oversaw film and memory card inventory and the transportation of footage to the digital imaging technician. Led and managed the electrical department operations which included on set lighting during every film screen. 

Howard University Women's Ruby Videographer and Team Member, 08/2022 to current:  Lead the ruby team's video production. Aggregated video footage of team practice and games for team review and social media advertisement and the social events on campus. Supported the team's first national championship title competition and second-place win.

Training

  • Non-Linear Video Editing
  • Digital Media Literacy
  • Videography Lab
  • Cinematography
  • Ethical Issues in Communication
  • History of Linguistics

Languages

Arabic
Elementary
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Automated Logistical Specialist

Amazon
12.2023 - 12.2023

Crew Member

McDonalds
05.2023 - 07.2023

Sports Activity Volunteer

Kinetic Kids
08.2019 - Current

Food & Beverage Cashier

Schlitterbahn Waterpark
08.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Media, Journalism & Film W/Minor in Spanish

Howard University

Some College (No Degree) - Film and Television Production

UCLA Summer Institute

Some College (No Degree) - History of Linguistics Course

Harvard University
Leila Gbelia