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Teresa Schaeffer

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Creative and versatile Narrative Designer, Storyteller, Screenwriter, and Film Producer with over 15 years of professional experience in crafting captivating narratives across various media platforms.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Lead + Marketing Manager

Fishbowl
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage 40 accounts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Produce visually striking and engaging multimedia content, including GIFs, videos, and copy for email marketing efforts as well as social media.
  • Ensure all email campaigns promote the best mobile user experience.
  • Email Marketing Design
  • SMM


Screenwriter + Producer

Rhodesclosed Productions
06.2014 - Current
  • Adaptable, working on multiple projects.
  • Developed original screenplays for feature films, short films, and television series.
  • Adapted novels, plays, and real-life events into compelling screenplays.
  • Demonstrated strong command of storytelling, narrative storytelling, character development, and dialogue.
  • Partnered on film productions as creative producer, overseeing all aspects of production from pre-production through post-production.
  • Created visual decks for various projects, collaborated on presentations and pitches to various networks and studios.

Screenwriter, Storyteller, Narrative Designer

Contracted Work
01.2008 - Current
  • Crafted engaging and original screenplays across various genres, including drama, comedy, thriller, and science fiction.
  • Demonstrated a deep understanding of character arcs, plot development, and narrative structure to create compelling stories.
  • Designed intricate and immersive narratives that captivated audiences and held their engagement from start to finish.
  • Crafted multi-layered story worlds with rich lore, histories, and compelling characters to create a sense of depth and immersion.
  • Employed a deep understanding of storytelling fundamentals to create emotionally resonant narratives that left a lasting impact on players and viewers.
  • Demonstrated expertise in structuring narratives for various mediums, including video games, interactive experiences, film, and literature.
  • Designed and implemented branching narrative systems that allowed players/viewers to make meaningful choices, shaping the story's outcome.
  • Collaborated closely with directors and producers to refine scripts, incorporating feedback and creative input.


Education

Certificate - Game Writing

Ed X
10.2023

Certificate - Interactive Narrative

EdX
06.2023

Associate of Arts - Multimedia

The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
06.2002

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Script Writing Software
  • Film Production
  • Jira/Confluence
  • Design Documentation
  • Visual Decks
  • Campaign Management
  • Branching Story Paths
  • Character World Building
  • Familiarity with Unity UE4

Professional References

Available upon request. 

Timeline

Creative Lead + Marketing Manager

Fishbowl
02.2022 - Current

Screenwriter + Producer

Rhodesclosed Productions
06.2014 - Current

Screenwriter, Storyteller, Narrative Designer

Contracted Work
01.2008 - Current

Certificate - Game Writing

Ed X

Certificate - Interactive Narrative

EdX

Associate of Arts - Multimedia

The Art Institute of Atlanta
Teresa Schaeffer