Melanie Knight-Wilkins
Glendale,CA
Summary
Motivated and detail oriented Film student at Santa Monica College, with strong organizational and coordination skills. Experienced in teaching, administrative support, and film production, adept at managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining structured workflows. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and supporting leadership teams, ensuring smooth daily operations. Passionate about storytelling, marketing, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver high quality results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher & Administrative Assistant
Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center
01.2024 - Current
- Organized classroom environments, lesson materials, and daily schedules for preschool children.
- Managed office operations including budget tracking, calendar coordination, and digital filing systems.
- Streamlined parent communications and scheduling to improve workflow efficiency.
- Supported event planning and maintained accurate administrative documentation.
Student Production Assistant
Studio 24
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted with organization of film sets, equipment, and production materials for classroom shoots.
- Managed cameras and supported script analysis by reviewing and annotating scripts with production notes.
- Helped instructors coordinate schedules and maintain a structured learning environment.
- Gained practical experience in film organization, camera operation, and creative project planning.
Lead Teacher
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (MAP Program)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily classroom structure and implemented systems to improve student organization and engagement.
- Developed and coordinated lesson plans, academic goals, and enrichment activities.
- Managed staff schedules, student records, and parent communication with attention to detail.
- Collaborated with district leaders to enhance program consistency and efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Organizational skills
- Effective administrative support
- Calendar management
- Office Management & Filing Systems
- Script assessment and record-keeping
- Experienced with Google Workspace
- Film production coordination
- Team collaboration
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Customer Service-oriented
- Scheduling
- Professional and mature
- Document preparation
- Proofreading
- Proactive problem solver
- Proficient in delegating tasks
Additional Information
- Strong organizational thinker with a focus on structure, planning, and efficiency.
- Passionate about storytelling, creative collaboration, and professional growth.
- Dedicated to maintaining organized systems that support teamwork and productivity.
Timeline
Teacher & Administrative Assistant
Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center
01.2024 - Current
Student Production Assistant
Studio 24
01.2023 - 12.2024
Lead Teacher
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (MAP Program)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Film Studies
Santa Monica College