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Olivia London Macdonald
TAMPA,FL
Summary
Hardworking, personable, responsible and meticulous Fordham University college student majoring in Television Screenwriting and Production. Thrives in fast-paced environments which provide personal engagement opportunities as well as professional levels of growth. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates effective leadership skills but understands the importance of being a team player.
Work History
SABR ChemicalsTampa, FL
Seasonal Intern
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Exhibits professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills while contacting new potential clients.
- Researches and identifies potential new customers and effective product supply chains.
- Greets and addresses the needs of visiting international and domestic visitors.
- Works well within a corporate setting.
FlashMagNew York, NY
Freelance Content Writer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Published writer in FlashMag, a student run magazine by Fordham University.
- Invited to write several articles and provide feedback on potential spreads, pitches, and story angles.
- Continue to contribute to cultural, editorial, and news articles.
The CurrentTampa, FL
Editor-in-Chief
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Elected by staff writers for the position.
- Oversaw all staff members, and stories
- Organized every newspaper spread.
- Interviewed multiple celebrities (i.e. John Mulaney, Michael Che, Chris Redd, and SNL Producer Erik Kenward). - Mr. Mulaney mentioned our interview while on Late Night with Seth Meyers on May 1st, 2018.
- Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
Hillsborough County School BoardTampa, FL
President of the Going for the Gold Initiative
08.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Only student from private school recruited by members of the Hillsborough County School Board.
- Personally developed, designed and dispersed the current student application to the 7th largest school district in the US with over 220,000 students.
- Planned advertising campaigns for media mediums.
- Helped foster a positive, welcoming environment for all individuals.
SPCA Tampa BayTampa, FL
Volunteer
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for greeting and interviewing potential candidates looking to adopt.
- Educated applicants on how to properly care for each different type of animal. Adhered to a busy schedule successfully.
- Planned and sponsored donation drives.
First Presbyterian ChurchTampa, FL
Summer Camp Counselor
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with children aged 5 to 10 years.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, and games while maintaining safe environment.
- Coordinated car drop and pick up.
- Invited back every year due to close relationships with both campers, workers, and parents.
SelfTampa, FL
Philanthropist
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Sponsor for an impoverished preschool in Tanzania.
- Raised exposure and funds to help young children with the opportunity to learn how to read and write.
- Raised money to purchases books, chalk boards, and large area rugs to prevent children from sitting on dirt floor to learn.
- Currently still raising funds to expand the preschool so additional children can be educated safely and for free.
Education
Fordham University New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Television Screenwriting And Production
05.2024
University Overview
- Completed coursework in Writing for the Original TV Pilot, Writing for Television Sitcoms and Screenwriting II.
- Lambda Pi Eta Society Member
- 3.8 GPA
- 2023 William F. DiPietra Award in Screenwriting
Tampa Preparatory SchoolTampa, FL
High School Diploma
05.2020
University Overview
- National Honor Society Member
- Quill and Scroll Honor Society Member
- 4.27 GPA out of 4.0
Skills
- Apple Products
- Microsoft Office Products
- Google Workplace
- Collaboration
- Scheduling
- Project management
- Experience in leadership
- Time management
- Creative writing
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate
B2
Interests
- Holds an intense passion for the media industry with hopes to work in Television Broadcasting following graduation.
- Extensive travel throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa continents. Love meeting new people and learning more about different cultures.
- Studied abroad in London, UK. Took British Cinema and International Communications courses.
- Passion for learning global history.
- Once learned how to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- Wrote full length spec script for FX's What We Do in the Shadows. Wrote full length pilot script for an original television series. Wrote first act for original two hour motion picture. Professor suggested submitting work to screenwriting competitions and find an agent.
- Submitted original two hour motion picture script to panel of judges and won the Willliam F. DiPietra scholarship in Screenwriting.
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