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Shannon Kelley

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic author and screenwriter with a proven track record, acclaimed for crafting award-winning narratives. I excel in character development and world-building, consistently delivering compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Author and Screenwriter

Self Employed Writer
01.2004 - Current
  • Wrote three novels and fifteen feature-length screenplays, winning several awards and optioning two scripts in that time.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong organizational skills.
  • Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of producers.
  • Conducted extensive research to enrich the authenticity and depth of written works, providing a more immersive experience for readers.
  • Enhanced manuscript quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability.

Learning Ambassador

Amazon
06.2019 - Current
  • Adapted teaching approaches based on feedback from peers and supervisors enabling continuous growth as an educator.
  • Improved learning outcomes with integration of multimedia resources into training materials.
  • Boosted employee performance and confidence by providing regular constructive feedback and coaching.

Managing Partner

Distant Thunderworks LLC
10.2008 - 05.2022
  • Wrote, shot, edited and directed a feature-length documentary titled "The Film Peddler" that can still be found on Amazon Prime Video.
  • Contributed in producing several projects, including short films and trailers. Utilized expertise in lighting, HD camera operation, and editing software to bring said projects to life.
  • Wrote three feature-length screenplays for the company: Jim the Wonder Dog, Outlaw Baseball, and Three Unfortunate Men.

Education

No Degree - Video And Film Production

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08-1999

Skills

  • Dialogue writing
  • World-building
  • Visual storytelling
  • Pitching ideas
  • Editing
  • Character development
  • Storyboarding
  • Software mastery - Photoshop, Premiere and Word
  • Grammar
  • Originality and innovation
  • Scene structure
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization

Accomplishments

My fantasy novel, "The Dark Rider," received a glowing review and a score of 9 out of 10 in the Publishers Weekly 2019 Booklife Prize. In July of 2023 the novel ascended to #1 on THE RED LIST in the Fantasy Category.


My novel "The Highwayman," a supernatural thriller, made the top 5 in the 2020 Launchpad/Coverfly manuscript competition, and ended up winning the Scott Thomas Mentorship Selection. It also reached all the way up to #1 in its category on THE RED LIST.


My screenplay "The Ghost Robber" made the 2007 quarterfinals of the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. Another script, "Jars of Clay," reached the top 15% of the Nicholl Fellowships in 2008. My script "Eight Ball" made the quarterfinals in the 2016 Big Break screenwriting contest, and reached the top 15% in the 2015 Nicholl Fellowships. It also made the top ten in the Missouri Stories Scriptwriting Fellowship that same year.

Interests

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Board Games
  • Board Game Design
  • Playing with kids
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design

Timeline

Learning Ambassador

Amazon
06.2019 - Current

Managing Partner

Distant Thunderworks LLC
10.2008 - 05.2022

Author and Screenwriter

Self Employed Writer
01.2004 - Current

No Degree - Video And Film Production

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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