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Stella Wilkins

Quincy,MA

Summary

Experienced Media Producer and Event Planner with expertise in audio-visual storytelling and production/event planning, execution, promotion, and management. Develops successful promotional campaigns and creates effective storytelling and advertising materials.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Production and Data Entry Associate

Coffee Pond Photography
09.2023 - Current
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of thousands of student photos.
  • Retouched skin blemishes and removed unwanted objects from images.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current
  • Photographed and edited thousands of high-quality images for various projects.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.

Cafe Manager

Tatte Bakery And Cafe
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
  • Handled business administration functions such as inventory maintenance, cash register counting, scheduling, and supply ordering.
  • Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed during $10k+ sales days.
  • Forecasted demand and scheduled employees effectively to handle coverage needs.
  • Kept cafe in full compliance with health code standards and achieved consistent scores above 93

Marketing Events Intern

Cisco Brewers
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supported planning, communications, and scheduling of daily sampling events.
  • Assisted in content development for events, managed mobile assets, and provided training and support for Brand Ambassadors
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
  • Designed, filled, and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales.

Media Production Intern

University Of Rochester
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw weekly creative development, filming, and editing of video content to promote campus story and highlight over 12 individual experiences.
  • Operated video cameras and audio recording devices in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
  • Worked tight deadlines independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.

Reservation Coordinator Assistant

University Of Rochester
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed and approved location bookings for variety of campus events through VEMS.
  • Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements, such as catering, promotional material, photography services, and lighting/sound tech.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions for over 100 events per day.

Writing Fellow

University Of Rochester
12.2019 - 05.2022
  • Provided over 200 individual tutoring sessions for college students on all forms of writing, including argumentative essays, lab reports, and thesis essays.
  • Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
  • Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Film and Media Art

Emerson College
Boston, MA
2027

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media & English, Media And Communications

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Broadcast/Podcast Production
  • Audio Editing and Synthesis
  • Live Programming
  • Digital Sound Editing
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Management
  • Media Production
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Projects:

Hear UR: Rochester's-Not-So-Abandoned Subway Writer, Producer, Voice Actor

The Chemistry of Coffee Sound Designer, Editor, Writer, Producer, Director

In Transit Producer, Sound Designer, Editor

The Mixed Tape Host, Live Programmer, Broadcaster

Benny Goes Method Sound Designer, Sound Editor





Timeline

Production and Data Entry Associate

Coffee Pond Photography
09.2023 - Current

Cafe Manager

Tatte Bakery And Cafe
06.2022 - 09.2023

Marketing Events Intern

Cisco Brewers
06.2022 - 09.2022

Media Production Intern

University Of Rochester
01.2022 - 05.2022

Reservation Coordinator Assistant

University Of Rochester
08.2021 - 05.2022

Writing Fellow

University Of Rochester
12.2019 - 05.2022

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - Film and Media Art

Emerson College

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media & English, Media And Communications

University of Rochester
Stella Wilkins