Xehara Pledger
College Park,GA
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Offers technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Set Production Assistant
New York University
New York, NY
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted with set design
- Assisted with production management
Westlake Live
Westlake High School
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Direct and help develop weekly media for Westlake High School
- Gained experience in editing, directing, and production
Student Director
Westlake High School
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Co-directed a high school's production of the screenplay Dreamgirls
- Awarded by the City of South Fulton leading to the proclamation of 'Westlake High School Thespian-Chorale Association Day.'
- Recognized by producer Monty Ross and Dreamgirls screenplay actor Keith Robinson
Intern
Ours Studios
Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed the environment of a Production Company and Assisted in the Production of a commercial for the film studio
Career Edge High School Program
New York University
Atlanta, GA
07.2023
- Creating and Writing A Television series course
- Created and developed an original pitch for a television series
Education
Film And Television -
New York University
New York05.2028
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Verbal Communication
- Pro Tools Software Experience
- Google and Microsoft Workspace Proficiency
- Camera Operation Proficiency
- Lighting Systems Proficiency
Affiliations
- Black Student Union Events Committee Member
- Program Board Film and Pre-Release Committee
- Usher's New Look Member, 2020-Present
- Co-President of Film/ Media Club, August 2021- May 2024
Awards
- 2023 Audio Visual Technology and Film Award Recipient
- Interviewed on 'Closer Looks with Rose Scott' by NPR, Usher's New Look nomination
- Powered by service: instructed and educated 8th and 9th grade students in Atlanta and New York on the curriculum of Usher's New Look
- Assisted in creating worldwide content for Usher's New Look's Disruptivator Club
Timeline
Career Edge High School Program
New York University
07.2023
Senior Set Production Assistant
New York University
11.2022 - 11.2025
Student Director
Westlake High School
11.2022 - 03.2023
Intern
Ours Studios
07.2022 - 08.2022
Westlake Live
Westlake High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Film And Television -
New York University
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
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