Mariel Lees
Seattle,WA
Summary
Currently enrolled in the Museology Graduate Program at the University of Washington. Graduated from a challenging and team-oriented art school. Possessing an honest voice in critiques and a commitment to see projects through to completion. A creative collaborator inspired by a passion for storytelling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Collector
University Of Washington
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Interview museum visitors about their wellbeing in museums.
- Enter data for research purposes.
Independent Contractor
Elysian Fields PR
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Public relations services for agricultural companies in the Western US
- Worked within a team to develop material for customer training purposes
- Interviewed customers to produce testimonial videos
- Developed a new product-marketing tool utilizing time-lapse video.
Videographer Volunteer
Dancin Power
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Non-profit organization that puts together dancing activities for children staying in hospitals
- Edited videos for Youtube page
- Filmed Gala event.
Film Director
The American Institute of Architects
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Series of interviews that portrays female architects telling their personal experiences working in the Seattle area
- Led planning meetings between FAIA committee and film crew
- Researched individuals to be interviewed
- Developed questions showcasing the key contributions each woman made to their field.
Production Intern
Films De Force Majeure
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Documentary exploring the lives of women from Skid Row, Los Angeles
- Assisted in finding meaningful ways to build and organize project data
- Involved in coordination and communication in a weekly production meeting with the team
- Researched and reached out to grants and project partners.
Archivist Intern
Corporate Productions Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Provides video services for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit foundations
- Sorted, organized and archived the majority of a 3,000 items, 35-year video library
- Developed a system to categorize videos in Excel spreadsheet for future reference.
Education
Master of Arts - Museology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA2025
Film/Video -
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, California05.2014
Film -
California College of the Arts
Oakland, California05.2010
Skills
- Research and story development
- Focusing on the key contributions of women in their fields
- Supervision of the editing process
- Finding meaningful ways to build and organize project data
Timeline
Research Collector
University Of Washington
01.2024 - 03.2024
Videographer Volunteer
Dancin Power
02.2016 - 04.2016
Film Director
The American Institute of Architects
05.2015 - 02.2016
Independent Contractor
Elysian Fields PR
03.2015 - 09.2019
Production Intern
Films De Force Majeure
01.2014 - 04.2014
Archivist Intern
Corporate Productions Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Museology
University of Washington
Film/Video -
California Institute of the Arts
Film -
California College of the Arts
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