Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline

Reese Manross

Arizona Board of Regents
Phoenix,AZ
3
years of professional experience

Creative and driven University of Arizona graduate with hands-on experience in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and acting. Produced and contributed to multiple short films, music videos, and documentaries while developing strong storytelling, communication, and leadership skills. Combines creative vision with professional experience in public speaking, marketing, and team collaboration to bring ideas to life.

Work History

U of A Student Films

1 Year 6 Months
10.2024 - 04.2026

Regents Cup Competitor

3 Months
Arizona Board of Regents | 12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Competed in the Annual Speech and Debate competition hosted by the Arizona Board of Regents.
  • 1 out of 4 people to represent my University.
  • Over the course of 4 months, we prepared and memorized 10-minute-long stories about an event in our lives, relating to the theme of liberty and responsibility.

Watch Speech here: https://youtu.be/AztpERpcrfY?si=UxfmAn9MYjk8aZsU

JusCollege Communication Representative

9 Months
JusCollege | 11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Promoted JusCollege opportunities through Greek Life and Social Networking.
  • Group sales exceeding 200.

Teacher's Assistant

4 Months
Rick Wamer | 08.2024 - 12.2024

Acting 101

  • Presented & lectured on various acting techniques and history.
  • Led acting warm-ups and activities.
  • Collaborated on classroom curriculum.
  • Received 1:1 mentoring from the leading theater professor.

24 Hour Film Festival

2 Years 2 Months
04.2024 - 2024

Created, produced, and exhibited a 5-minute film in 24 hours.

“TSIN”, Costume and Production Design.

UCLA Summer Institute Program

07.2023 - 07.2023

Student: Voice-Over and on-Camera Acting

  • Built a demo reel of voice-over acting for animations and commercials.
  • Directed and filmed a short film, with a strong monologue performance.
  • Learned proper breathing skills to project a strong voice with emotional influence.
  • Studied and performed Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter monologues.

Created, Produced, and Exhibited a 5-minute film in 24 hours “TSIN”, Costume and Production Design.

24 Hour Film Festival | undefined04.2024
  • View the film here https://dash.reelh.live/

Student: Voice-Over and on-Camera Acting

UCLA Summer Institute Program | undefined07.2023
  • Built a demo reel of voice-over acting for animations and commercials
  • Directed and filmed a short film, with a strong monologue performance
  • Learned proper breathing skills to project a strong voice with emotional influence
  • Studied and performed Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter monologues

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, minor in Film and Television

University of Arizona | Tucson, Arizona | 05-2026
  • Relevant Courses: Cinematography, Advanced Public Speaking, Editing, Business in Film
  • Studied abroad at IAU (International American Universities) in Barcelona, Spain, Spring 2025.
  • 3.5 GPA

High School Diploma

Corona Del Sol High School | Phoenix, Arizona | 05-2022
  • Varsity Indoor and Beach Volleyball with a Final Four Finish at State Championships
  • Humanities Course across Europe, studied art history, religion and philosophy
  • 3.7 GPA

Skills

Public Speaking
All Adobe Creative Cloud Applications (Premiere Pro
Lightroom
etc.)
Promote
advertise
and connect people to opportunities
Assist and manage work
Know the right format for Storytelling and how to keep people engaged
Director
Screenwriter
Cinematographer
Actress
Boom Operator
Editor

Affiliations

  • Pi Beta Phi (Sorority)
  • Delta Kappa Alpha (Cinematic Arts Society)
  • Elevation Ski Club (Ski and Snowboard Club)
  • Chandler Service Club (Philanthropist)
  • East Valley Juniors Volleyball Club

Timeline

Regents Cup Competitor

Arizona Board of Regents
12.2025 - 03.2026Read More

JusCollege Communication Representative

JusCollege
11.2024 - 08.2025Read More

U of A Student Films

10.2024 - 04.2026Read More

Teacher's Assistant

Rick Wamer
08.2024 - 12.2024Read More

24 Hour Film Festival

04.2024 - 2024Read More

UCLA Summer Institute Program

07.2023 - 07.2023Read More

Student: Voice-Over and on-Camera Acting

UCLA Summer Institute Program
07.2023Read More

Created, Produced, and Exhibited a 5-minute film in 24 hours “TSIN”, Costume and Production Design.

24 Hour Film Festival
04.2024Read More

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts from Communication, minor in Film and Television
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Corona Del Sol High School

High School Diploma
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Reese Manross