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Education
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Relevant Media Communication Experience
Industry Projects
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Sharissa Simpson

Washington,DC

Summary

Dynamic media production professional with strong communication skills, experienced in content creation and video editing. At Barnard Elementary School, I enhanced classroom engagement through effective collaboration. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, I excel in storytelling and workflow documentation, ensuring impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional (Teacher’s Aide)

Barnard Elementary School
Washington, USA
08.2023 - Current
  • Support lead teachers in classroom management, small group instruction, and daily routines.
  • Enhance communication and organization skills in a collaborative setting.

Server, Cashier, Salad Bar

Golden Corral
Largo, USA
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provided customer service, managed transactions, and coordinated with team on food service.

Intern

Department of Employment Services
Washington, USA
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Reviewed and updated files, performed audits, and assisted with restitution agreements.

Soup Kitchen Helper (Humanitarian Work)

Fourth Street Friendship Soup Kitchen
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with food preparation and distribution while maintaining health and safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Media Communications

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
10-2026

Computer Science -

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

High School Diploma -

Friendship Collegiate Academy
Washington, D.C.
06-2017

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • YouTube Studio
  • Livestream Support
  • Workflow Documentation
  • Interview Production
  • Scripting
  • Recording
  • Research skills
  • Storytelling
  • Social Media Publishing
  • Strong Communication
  • Coordination
  • Media production
  • Content creation

Relevant Media Communication Experience

  • Junior Journalist – Friendship Collegiate Academy (SYEP), Scheduled and conducted interviews, researched stories, and fact-checked content., Assisted student media marketing team with subject selection and story planning., Wrote, organized, and edited materials for publication.
  • Computer Operator – Friendship Collegiate Academy (SYEP), Reviewed and updated documentation for policies and standards., Conducted risk assessments and testing procedures., Participated in security awareness training.

Industry Projects

  • Producer“Trailblazer and Transformer: Celebrating This Inspirational Figure” Interview Project, Produced and edited a short documentary-style interview with a local pastor, using B-roll, archival visuals, and sound design., Developed a story table, managed production timelines, and delivered both horizontal and vertical versions for YouTube and TikTok., Enhanced storytelling through strong audio-visual integration.
  • Multimedia Content CreatorNunaCut Studios (Conceptual K-pop Content Platform), Designed style guide, wireframes, and visual direction for a digital content site., Created mockups and promotional visuals aligned with channel branding., Applied typography, composition, and color theory principles.
  • Video Editor – Fan-Made Music Video Project, “Above”, Edited Thai BL drama clips into a cohesive fan-made music video., Synced visuals to audio for emotional pacing and narrative arc., Strengthened editing skills in timing, transitions, and blending media sources.

Timeline

Paraprofessional (Teacher’s Aide)

Barnard Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

Server, Cashier, Salad Bar

Golden Corral
05.2021 - 08.2023

Intern

Department of Employment Services
08.2019 - 02.2020

Soup Kitchen Helper (Humanitarian Work)

Fourth Street Friendship Soup Kitchen
01.2008 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Media Communications

Full Sail University

Computer Science -

Washington Adventist University

High School Diploma -

Friendship Collegiate Academy