Micah Gates
Grand Blanc,MI
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cast, Director, Co-producer
New York Film Academy
01.2022
- Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling
- Edited projects and assigned scenes using Adobe Premiere and AVID
- Performed sound editing in ProTools
- Wrote scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts.
Customer Service Representative
Culver's
01.2018
- Provided excellent customer service, behind the register, as well as serving customers.
Beauty Advisor/Lead Cashier
Ulta Beauty
04.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service, and offer beauty and skin care advice
- Demonstrate proper use of skin care and makeup products
- Organize store by returning all merchandise to its proper place and restock displays
- Greet clients and promote Ulta's Loyalty Program
- Recommend additional and complementary products and/or services based on guest interests or items already selected for purchase.
Planning and Secretarial Assistant
Valley Dental
01.2020 - Current
- Provided planning and secretarial assistance to the owner, to manage busy patient schedules
- Attained general knowledge of scheduling software
- Provided stellar customer service.
Remote Authorizations Agent Trainee
American Home Shield Training Program
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided excellent customer service and assistance for contractors and technicians
- Developed knowledge on various insurance policies and products to potential and existing clients
- Guided clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs.
Chicago Comedy Film Showcase Intern
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Analyzed scripts and participated in the selection process for the showcase.
Voice Actor
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Animated Storyboard - 'Crushed'
Writer/Actor
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Comedy Showcase 'Human People' at The Second City, Chicago Ill
Screenwriter
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Original short Film 'Back by Midnight'
Sketch Writer
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Original Comedy Sketch 'Now you Wanna'
Songwriter
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Original Comedy Song 'Should I Date a White Boy'
Dog and Cat Sitter
Chicago Urban Pets
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided exceptional Dog and Cat sitting services (Overnight visits included)
Summer Intern
University of Michigan-Flint
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff in a college and office setting
- Prioritize and organize workloads to meet strict deadlines
- Supported team members
- Established and maintained strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups
- Provided essay and resume writing/proofreading for students enrolled in the program.
Model
Tresendetter's Productions Modeling Agency
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Modeled in several fashion shows
- Learned the 'in's and out's' of the modeling agency
- This includes booking, networking, and collaboration
- Established a vast knowledge of fashion; This includes closet organization, the updates on the latest fashion trends, styling, and color coordination
- Studied cosmetic skills and acquired an advanced knowledge of hair and makeup styling.
Education
Audio/Video Film Production I, II -
Genesee Career Institute
1 Yr. Screenwriting Program -
New York Film Academy
01.2022
BA Comedy Writing and Performance -
Columbia College Chicago
01.2020
Skills
Strategic Planning
Verbal and written communication
People Management
Operations Management
Visual storytelling
Dialogue writing
World-building
Collaborative mindset
Screenplay analysis
Pitching
Editing
Pitching Ideas
Storyboarding
Character Development
Conflict creation
Research proficiency
Casting
Subtext crafting
Genre understanding
Scene structure
Originality and innovation
Excellent grammar
Strong research skills
Effective writing
Creative capabilities
Content Editing
Content Creation
Creative Writing
Creative Collaboration
Grammar usage
Project Management
Document Editing
Audience Engagement
Fact-checking
Copywriting
Idea Brainstorming
Social Media
Research
Proofreading
Formatting
Technical Writing
Script and Scenario Design
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Self Motivation
Task Prioritization
Team building
Public speaking abilities
Time management abilities
Adaptability
Written Communication
Acting
Adaptable
Following Directions
Emotional expression
Can-do attitude
Television and film experience
Performance Improvement
Memorization skills
Voice Projection
Vocal tone
Character research
Live Performances
Singer, Range
Enunciation and diction
Vocal control
Script Memorization
Cold Reading
Improvisation Techniques
Comedic timing
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Audition preparation
Scene analysis
Makeup Application
Script interpretation
Body language
Stage presence
Camera awareness
Dramatic range
Accents and Dialects
Exceptional communicator
Makeup artistry
Production Support
Prop handling
Movement Techniques
Set etiquette
Costume Management
Creative Thinking
Facial Expression Management
Team Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Character Study
Theatre performances
Theatrical Productions
Vocal Performance and Singing
Responsible and Dependable
Public Engagement
Team Building and Leadership
Role Auditions
Script Reading
Role Interpretation
Script Writing
Television Productions
Dramatic Performance
Line Memorization
Costumes and Makeup
Goal Development
Audience Entertainment
Voiceover Performance
Comedy Performance
Script Development
Performance Planning
Special Events
Playwright Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Experiencehighlights
- Tresendetter's Productions Modeling Agency, 2010, 2012, Modeled in several fashion shows, Learned the "in's and out's" of the modeling agency. This includes booking, networking and collaboration., Established a vast knowledge of fashion; This includes closet organization, the updates on the latest fashion trends, styling and color coordination., Studied cosmetic skills and acquired an advanced knowledge of hair and makeup styling.
- Columbia College Chicago, 2015, 2020, Chicago Comedy Film Showcase Intern -Analyzed scripts and participated in the selection process for the showcase, Voice Actor "Crushed" - Animated Storyboard, Writer/ Actor-Comedy Showcase "Human People" The Second City, Chicago Ill, Screenwriter "Back by Midnight"- Original short Film, Sketch Writer "Now you Wanna" - Original Comedy Sketch, Songwriter "Should I Date a White Boy" -Original Comedy Song, Attended writing and networking campus events.
- University of Michigan-Flint, 2016, 2019, Provided efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff in a college and office setting., Prioritize and organize workloads to meet strict deadlines, Supported team members, Established and maintained strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups., Provided essay and resume writing/proofreading for students enrolled in the program.
- Culver's, 2018, Provided excellent customer service, behind the register, as well as serving customers.
- Chicago Urban Pets, 2018, 2019, Provided exceptional Dog and Cat sitting services (Overnight visits included)
- Valley Dental, 2020, Provided planning and secretarial assistance to the owner, to manage busy patient schedules., Attained general knowledge of scheduling software., Provided stellar customer service.
- Ulta Beauty, April 2023, Beauty Advisor/Lead Cashier, Provide excellent customer service, and offer beauty and skin care advice, Demonstrate proper use of skin care and makeup products, Organize store by returning all merchandise to its proper place and restock displays, Greet clients and promote Ulta's Loyalty Program, Recommend additional and complementary products and/or services based on guest interests or items already selected for purchase
- American Home Shield Training Program, August 2023, October 2023, Remote Authorizations Agent Trainee, Provided excellent customer service and assistance for contractors and technicians., Developed knowledge on various insurance policies and products to potential and existing clients, Guided clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs
- New York Film Academy, 2022, Cast, directed, and co-produced a major short film project and collaborated on others. Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling. Edited projects and assigned scenes using Adobe Premiere and AVID. Performed sound editing in ProTools. Wrote scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts., Director/ Director of Photography/Writer/Editor/Actor "The Date"- Digital Video Short Film, Actor "The Pampered Princesses of Pasedena" - Digital Video Short Film, Located and secured approval for filming location at low cost, assisted in casting, and provided input on final picture and sound edit for film., Production Coordinator: frequently worked numerous additional hours to meet strict deadlines. Post production for short film., Short Film Production Sound/Script Coordinator "Go Ahead", Pitching workshops participant, Screenwriter "The Shadowman" - Original Feature Film, Screenwriter "Prom Queen" - Original Feature Film, Screenwriter "Bloodlust" - Original Pilot, Script Coverage "Cauliflower" - Original Screenplay by Daniel Jackson, Script Coverage "Wonder Woman Pilot" - Original Pilot by David E. Kelly
Portfoliolink
https://padlet.com/micahavery97/z3w5tgc0moh4rwf4
Pronouns
She/Her
Qualifications Summary
Film Production: Wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion. Effective at organizing and coordinating shoots; experience using production equipment. Conduct script analysis and contribute to script changes. Ability to write and edit scenes, treatments, and scripts; competent in film and sound editing.
Writing and Performance: Wrote, collaborated and performed in a Comedy Showcase, "Human People" at The Second City, Chicago; acted in a student film project, "The Pampered Princess of Pasadena"; wrote, produced and directed a short film, "The Date". Collaborated and wrote a variety of scripts, script coverage and screenplays at Columbia College Chicago
Administration and Communication: Provide efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff in a college and office setting. Prioritize and organize workloads to meet strict deadlines; support team members. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups. Develops design concepts and produces contract documents based on client needs.Insurance contract knowledge
Technical Proficiencies: Adobe Premiere, ProTools, Final Cut Pro X, AVID, iMovie, MS Office, Arriflex 235 and Sony Digital Video Cameras/Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint,Office/Google Docs, Slides/Script Coverage/Copywriting/Final Draft /Adobe Suite/GarageBand/IMDB Pro/Social Media management/Data Entry/Outlook/Teams/Technical knowledge of interior design software
Strengths and Accomplishments: Enthusiastic and creative; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives. Excellent organizational and communication talents
Timeline
Remote Authorizations Agent Trainee
American Home Shield Training Program
08.2023 - 10.2023
Beauty Advisor/Lead Cashier
Ulta Beauty
04.2023 - Current
Cast, Director, Co-producer
New York Film Academy
01.2022
Planning and Secretarial Assistant
Valley Dental
01.2020 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Culver's
01.2018
Dog and Cat Sitter
Chicago Urban Pets
01.2018 - 01.2019
Summer Intern
University of Michigan-Flint
01.2016 - 01.2019
Chicago Comedy Film Showcase Intern
Columbia College Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
Voice Actor
Columbia College Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
Writer/Actor
Columbia College Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
Screenwriter
Columbia College Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
Sketch Writer
Columbia College Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
Songwriter
Columbia College Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2020
Model
Tresendetter's Productions Modeling Agency
01.2010 - 01.2012
Audio/Video Film Production I, II -
Genesee Career Institute
1 Yr. Screenwriting Program -
New York Film Academy
BA Comedy Writing and Performance -
Columbia College Chicago