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, GA06.2002
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
Websites
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
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