Shanel Gray
Bronx
Summary
A versatile job seeker with a blend of administrative expertise and creative editorial skills. Experienced in organizing departmental operations and leading collaborative initiatives that enhance efficiency. Equally skilled in story development, content strategy, and editing, with a strong ability to engage readers emotionally and identify compelling narratives that build brand loyalty. Driven by a proactive work ethic, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset—seeking opportunities in both administrative roles and creative positions in publishing, editorial, or story development for authors and screenwriters.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Unique Life Inc
The Bronx, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 150+ individuals in the Community Habilitation program, supporting supervisors across Bronx and Queens to improve program efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Draft and update Staff Action Plans on eVero and document Semi/Annual Life Plan meetings to ensure accuracy, alignment with individuals' goals, and quality assurance.
- Organizing the ISS Housing Subsidy program operations by assisting with audit preparation and document management, while also collaborating with the QA team to launch a digital outreach initiative that increases agency visibility and community engagement.
BIPOC Editorial Trainee (REMOTE)
Sourcebooks
Naperville, IL
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed essential editorial skills and gained an overview of an Acquisition Editor’s responsibilities by actively participating in a live book project from inception to completion.
- Gained practical insights into various editorial processes, including pitching, contract negotiations, positioning, and evaluating slush submissions.
Content Intern (REMOTE)
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Actively reviewed WEBTOON Call To Action contest entries (200+ per week) with the Editorial Team by judging criteria, brand safety, and identifying the best leading action-oriented webcomic.
- Learned aspects of sourcing, developing, and delivering engaging content that can grow the audience on WEBTOON by participating in workshops and training.
Script Analyst (REMOTE)
Play Think Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized "Scriptmatix" algorithm to provide in-depth analytical evaluation for over 30 television pilot scripts per week, focusing primarily on story development, the Five Act Plot Structure, and rewrite suggestions.
- Generated a scoring system that evaluated a story's potential as a viable screenplay for producers.
Script Reader Intern (REMOTE)
Alta Global Media
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Analyzed and graded 10 screenplay submissions, conducted market research, and provided constructive feedback directly to client material.
Development Intern
Grandview/Automatix
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Evaluated creative material by clients, researched potential IPs for optioning, covered receptionist desk, and shadowed Talent Manager's Assistants.
Production Company Intern
Free Association
Santa Monica, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided creative input to ongoing company projects, completed script coverage and administration work.
Financial Assistant Intern
Unique Life Inc.
The Bronx, NY
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Organized and verified employee timesheets, verification sheets, and audited weekly billing reports.
- Recorded billing discrepancies, tracked financial transactions and maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
Production Coordinator & Music Supervisor
Park Productions
Ithaca, NY
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Edited videos, revised scripts, and assisted in casting voice actors for Naturalist Outreach Series, "Hydrilla Hazard," and "Bird Feeding Adaptations."
- Coordinated with Ithaca College Artists (CollegeTown Records) to develop background music for Naturalist Outreach Series, "Plant Defenses."
Education
Television/Radio
Ithaca College
05-2020
Skills
- Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro CC, After Effects & Photoshop)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel & Teams)
- Google Suite
- Databases: FilmFreeway, Frameio, Airtable, Slack, & eVero
- Script Coverage
- Content Moderation and Content Review
- Content & Editorial Development
- Copyediting, Copywriting & Proofreading
- Project & Time Management
- Writing: Analytical Writing and Screenwriting
- Basic Music Theory
Timeline
BIPOC Editorial Trainee (REMOTE)
Sourcebooks
09.2023 - 11.2023
Program Assistant
Unique Life Inc
08.2023 - Current
Content Intern (REMOTE)
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.
06.2022 - 09.2022
Script Analyst (REMOTE)
Play Think Entertainment
06.2021 - 03.2022
Script Reader Intern (REMOTE)
Alta Global Media
02.2021 - 04.2021
Development Intern
Grandview/Automatix
01.2020 - 03.2020
Production Company Intern
Free Association
01.2020 - 03.2020
Financial Assistant Intern
Unique Life Inc.
08.2019 - 12.2019
Production Coordinator & Music Supervisor
Park Productions
10.2016 - 11.2018
Television/Radio
Ithaca College