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Mikhail Buchanan

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Creative writer with over 2 years of experience crafting and refining character-driven narratives, dialogue, and emotionally consistent story arcs. Strong editorial judgment developed through narrative review, content curation, and structured creative workflows. Experienced in evaluating tone, humor, and intent across written and visual storytelling formats. Comfortable working inside rule-based systems while preserving natural voice and emotional nuance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Media Manager

The Director’s Network
, Remote
06.2025 - Current
  • Curated and constructed director reels by selecting and sequencing footage to create cohesive narrative flow and emotional impact
  • Evaluated commercial and narrative content for tone, pacing, humor, and storytelling effectiveness across multiple creative styles
  • Shaped written descriptions and contextual framing to clearly communicate each director’s creative identity and voice
  • Reviewed and refined website copy and content to maintain consistency of tone, clarity, and narrative intent
  • Conducted director outreach using tailored written communication sensitive to audience, tone, and creative positioning
  • Boutique freelance commercial director talent agency

Senior Story Analyst

Coverfly
10.2020 - 12.2021

• Evaluated original written submissions including dialogue driven scenes, character arcs, and narrative structure using structured scoring criteria
• Assessed tone, emotional clarity, character voice, and narrative intent across a high volume of submissions
• Provided detailed written feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses, and revision opportunities
• Applied consistent editorial judgment across diverse genres, styles, and voices
• Interpreted creative guidelines to ensure fair, repeatable evaluation while respecting authorial intent

Program Coordinator

25 Stories
Santa Monica, CA
12.2021 - 06.2025
  • Reviewed and refined story driven project materials and presentations to ensure narrative clarity, tonal alignment, and consistency of intent
  • Applied editorial judgment to translate abstract creative goals into structured outputs while preserving emotional through lines
  • Served as a primary reviewer for client facing materials, balancing creative vision with constraints
  • Evaluated written and visual content for coherence, messaging accuracy, and audience impact

Operations Manager

Forward Air
Carson, CA
  • Reviewed and corrected internal communications and documentation for clarity, tone, and consistency across teams
  • Evaluated system generated reports and written outputs for coherence, usability, and intent
  • Applied judgment in ambiguous scenarios requiring interpretation of rules, context, and narrative clarity
  • Trained teams to follow structured guidelines while maintaining clear and effective written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science -

American International College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Narrative Review and Editing
  • Character analysis
  • Narrative evaluation
  • Editorial judgment
  • Visual storytelling
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Dialogue and Tone Evaluation
  • Character Voice Consistency
  • Story Arc and Personality Development
  • Editorial Judgment
  • Structured Creative Workflows
  • Content Curation and Sequencing
  • Written Communication and Revision

Certification

NYU TISCH: Online Screenwriting Certificate

Timeline

Media Manager

The Director’s Network
06.2025 - Current

Program Coordinator

25 Stories
12.2021 - 06.2025

Senior Story Analyst

Coverfly
10.2020 - 12.2021

Operations Manager

Forward Air

Bachelor of Science -

American International College
Mikhail Buchanan