Maria Kontomari
Geneva,NY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate student committed to producing entertaining and inspiring pieces for a diverse viewership. Collaborative and resourceful in working closely with strategic and creative teams. Experienced in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition and special effects. Well-organized in approaching all administrative and production support functions. Competent in managing schedules, supporting meetings and contributing to brainstorming sessions. Proficient in editing and post-processing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-producer and Co-director
City Anniversary Film Project
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted historical research and collected archival material in order to responsibly and respectfully represent the community's history on screen.
- Wrote script in close collaboration with Geneva locals through interviews with historians, archivists and local business owners.
- Co-produced and co-directed throughout all stages of film production.
Nursing Assistant Volunteer
House Vinzenz Von Paul
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Observed patients closely and informed supervisor of concerns and condition changes.
- Monitored and provided personalized care for dementia patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Tutor
Tutoring Center Schülerhilfe
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Taught and assisted students in areas such as second language acquisition of English and German and creative writing, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
Reporter and Media Assistant
Radio Micro-Europa
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Produced tailored questions and interviewed local musicians for radio show to promote their work.
- collaborated independently with city museum on all stages of audio production to produce interviews with residents on colonial history.
- Utilized online database to implement radio shows in system for improved accessibility.
Stagehand
CPN Cross Promotion Network GmbH
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked closely with directors in building and setting up scenery, installing lights, backdrops and floors for a variety of shows in theatres, concert halls and ballrooms.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for performances.
- Worked closely with directors and stage technicians to set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
Volunteer
Paleontological Collection
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Gave informative museum tours to groups of all ages ranging from 6 to 25 people at a time.
- Submitted information regarding excavations to online databases.
- Edited photos for published research articles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Studies, Media Science
Eberhard Karls University
Tübingen03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English, Media and Society
Hobart And William Smith Colleges (HWS)
Geneva, NY05.2023
Skills
- Story Pitching, Audio Editing, Camera Work
- Administrative Support
- Painting, Woodcut Printing, Photography
- DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-producer and Co-director
City Anniversary Film Project
12.2022 - Current
Reporter and Media Assistant
Radio Micro-Europa
09.2021 - 08.2022
Nursing Assistant Volunteer
House Vinzenz Von Paul
06.2021 - 08.2022
Tutor
Tutoring Center Schülerhilfe
05.2020 - 08.2022
Stagehand
CPN Cross Promotion Network GmbH
12.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Paleontological Collection
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Studies, Media Science
Eberhard Karls University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Media and Society
Hobart And William Smith Colleges (HWS)
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