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Lydia Joyner

Lydia Joyner

Orlando,FL

Summary

I am a creator, producer, filmmaker, author, speaker, workshop leader and moving on to creating and producing live art for experiences.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer, Key Note Speaker, Author, Filmmaker

Little Wild Thang
Remote
01.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with creative team to execute creative vision within budget and schedule requirements.
  • Created project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Communicated schedules to production and creative teams, animation studio partners and other support staff.
  • Coached and inspired on-air talent to be exciting and engaging.
  • Utilized latest production techniques and available technologies to produce high performing content and drive ratings growth.
  • Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
  • Kept productions in compliance with network and legal requirements.
  • Used latest editing and photography tools to tell stories.
  • Filmmaker
  • Author
  • Speaker
  • Workshop Leader
  • Producer and Creator of artists and leaders worldwid

Columnist

Fostering Families Today
Remote, FL
05.2013 - Current
  • Edited columns before sending to publishers.
  • Promoted column through traditional media and social media pages.
  • My story is a ongoing with the public of foster care and they hear from me every 3 months
  • National published and printed magazine, online and digital

Walgreens Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
2018, Florida
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.

  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.

Lifeguard

Volcano Bay Waterpark
Orlando, FL
05.2020 - 05.2020
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
  • Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
  • Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
  • Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.

Film Speaker and Mentor "Teen 101"

Magic Lantern Productions
Canada
02.2013 - 02.2017
  • Key Mentor filmed as I told my story through interview as I presented information, video, and art regarding my life in foster care to rising as a mentor on film
  • Film was widely received and distributed to high schools across Canada
  • Film is now being bought and sold across the globe
  • After story was filmed, the opportunity came for me to research the next story and talent and work as a producer's assistant filming the whole next episode

20 minute clip of 1 hour episode:https://youtu.be/thEINKoQ9a8

Keynote Speaker & Workshop Leader

Girl's Initiative Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2016 - 01.2016

Guest Mentor on Documentary Film: Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation: Ready To Rise & PBS Station
New York, NY, NY
05.2015 - 05.2015

Follow three "opportunity youth"-young people who are part of the 5.6 million youth in America who are unemployed, not in school, and struggling with challenges as extreme as homelessness. On a mission to unlock their potential, they travel the country and interview people who prove it's possible to transform adversity into success-people like poets, educators, Father Greg Boule, author and filmmaker Lydia Joyner, and Pursuit of Happyness author Chris Gardner.

Full Documentary:

https://youtu.be/6MyKuxwavXQ

Motivational Speaker & Youth Cafe Workshop Leader

Brevard Family Partnership
Melbourne, FL
01.2013 - 05.2015

Workshop Leader

Brevard Family Partnership, Kansas Youth Advisory
Remote
01.2013 - 01.2013
  • Presented "Living Diary Presentation"
  • Workshop Leader for Foster Youth preparing for college
  • Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
  • Used role playing, lectures and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of surviving beyond your story by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.

Munitions Systems Apprentice

Air Force
Remote
05.2005 - 01.2007
  • Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
  • Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
  • Inspected and repaired systems to maximize performance.
  • Obtained key intelligence to protect troops and aide in combat decision-making.
  • Delivered mission-critical support to forward troop positions needing food, equipment and ammunition.
  • Loaded, equipped and manned aircraft for mission.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Filmmaker

Entertainment Partners
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 2023

I do many things. Little Wild Thang is the name of my 1st book and the branding of my company. In my company I hold many roles.

  • Author
  • Keynote, Inspirational, and Professional Speaker
  • Workshop leader
  • Consultant
  • Creator
  • Producer
  • Filmmaker
  • Mentor
  • Produce live events
  • Wrote, directed and produced original short film, which received large and successful crowdfunding campaign to offset costs.
  • Created, captured, edited and produced all [Type] film projects.
  • Directed implementation of post-production workflows to keep project on task and meet budgetary concerns.
  • Met with director, producer and production teams to discuss creative vision, define technical requirements and plan shooting schedule.
  • Scripted, directed and edited film, which premiered at annual film festival and won [Type] award.
  • Developed and produced company marketing videos to promote business revenue.
  • Worked closely with clients, scheduled shoots and promptly delivered final products to keep processes on task.
  • Organized pre-production functions by establishing budgets, hiring cast and crew and securing permits.
  • Filled roles such as Production Assistant and Producer's Assistant as part of diverse film projects

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Orlando, FL
05.2017 - 2018
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.

  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Informed customers of potential drug interactions.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.

Social, Writer, and Creative Lead

Columbia University
New York, NY
2013 - 2014

I do many things. Little Wild Thang is the name of my 1st book and the branding of my company. In my company I hold many roles.

  • Author
  • Keynote, Inspirational, and Professional Speaker
  • Workshop leader
  • Consultant
  • Creator
  • Producer
  • Filmmaker
  • Mentor
  • Produce live events

Motivational Speaker & Youth Cafe Workshop Leader

Brevard Family Partnership
Melbourne, Florida
January - January

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Art Therapy

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
08.2019

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • AP Style Expert
  • Copy Editing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Story Pitching
  • TV Broadcasting
  • Customer Service
  • Telephone Interviews
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Blog Writing
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Creative Writing
  • Relationship Building
  • Lead Follow up
  • National and International Travel
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • Public Opinion Expertise
  • Public Speaking
  • Story Editing
  • Voiceover Writing
  • Story Development
  • Script Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Background Research
  • News Reporting
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Narrative Filming
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Political Story Writing
  • Column Writing
  • Writing and Editing
  • Feature Writing
  • Photography
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Decision-Making
  • CPR Certified
  • Team Building
  • Full Safety Compliance
  • Emergency Response
  • Swim Instruction
  • Service Ticket Accuracy
  • Project Oversight
  • Attention to Detail
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Project Leadership
  • Key Relationship Development
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Client Relations

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Producer, Key Note Speaker, Author, Filmmaker

Little Wild Thang
01.2023 - Current

Filmmaker

Entertainment Partners
01.2023 - 2023

Lifeguard

Volcano Bay Waterpark
05.2020 - 05.2020

Walgreens Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
01.2020 - 01.2021

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Walgreens Boots Alliance
05.2017 - 2018

Keynote Speaker & Workshop Leader

Girl's Initiative Jacksonville
01.2016 - 01.2016

Guest Mentor on Documentary Film: Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation: Ready To Rise & PBS Station
05.2015 - 05.2015

Columnist

Fostering Families Today
05.2013 - Current

Film Speaker and Mentor "Teen 101"

Magic Lantern Productions
02.2013 - 02.2017

Motivational Speaker & Youth Cafe Workshop Leader

Brevard Family Partnership
01.2013 - 05.2015

Workshop Leader

Brevard Family Partnership, Kansas Youth Advisory
01.2013 - 01.2013

Munitions Systems Apprentice

Air Force
05.2005 - 01.2007

Social, Writer, and Creative Lead

Columbia University
2013 - 2014

Motivational Speaker & Youth Cafe Workshop Leader

Brevard Family Partnership
January - January

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts - Art Therapy

Valencia College
Lydia Joyner