KRISTEL PÕLD
Läänemere tee 45-7, 13914 Tallinn
45 56850  kristel@stanfordalumni.org
OBJECTIVE_______________________________________________________________________
Seeking a position in the media, advertising, or entertainment industry utilizing strong organizational
skills and experience in digital arts.
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
2000-March 2004
B.A. in Art with a concentration in Digital Arts; secondary major in Psychology. Elective coursework
includes stop-motion animation, film theory, printmaking, web design, drawing, sculpture, computer
science, perceptual psychology, and neurobiology of emotion.
EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________
Production Assistant, InVision Communications, Walnut Creek, CA
2004 April-July
Designed logos, animations and presentations for an international event and media production
company using a wide variety of multimedia production tools.
Video Editor, SUMMIT, Stanford, CA
2004 January-April
Digitized, edited, and encoded instructional recordings to produce streaming video content for the
Department of Surgery at the Stanford School of Medicine.
Photography Lab Assistant, Stanford, CA
2002-2003
Prepared chemicals, monitored lab equipment and assisted photography students with technical
questions.
Student Manager, EBF House, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
2002-2003
Worked with house management team to create a healthy and vibrant living environment for a 60person student-operated residence. Approved head cook menus, ordered food, coordinated kitchen
jobs, and promoted food safety.
DJ/Host, KZSU Radio, Stanford, CA
2002 Fall
Hosted a weekly 3-hour experimental electronic music show. Scheduled guest DJs and spoken word
performers, reviewed new releases, and introduced eclectic musical sub genres.
Research Assistant, Stanford Psychology Department, Stanford, CA
2002 June-December
Assisted with research on affective disorders at the Stanford Mood and Anxiety Disorders Laboratory.
Primary responsibilities included data collection, analysis of clinical interviews, and preparation of
magnetic resonance imaging sessions.
President and Co-Founder, Creative Frequencies, Stanford, CA
2001-2002
Launched a student group to promote collaboration between on-campus artists and engineers.
Coordinated meetings, encouraged and facilitated discussion groups, scheduled presentations, and
created publicity. Successfully planned an annual multimedia showcase integrating sculpture,
paintings, installation art, interactive video displays, and electronic music.
Fund Raiser, The Stanford Fund, Stanford, CA
2001-2004
Called Stanford Alumni and parents to solicit donations for Stanford University, raising $100,000 in
two and a half years.
News Reporter, Meie Maa, Kuressaare, Estonia
1997-2001
Gathered and wrote multiple news stories daily for the print and online versions of the national
newspaper Meie Maa. Other duties included working closely with editors, conducting interviews,
monitoring news wires, generating ideas for news stories, and researching upcoming gallery and
museum shows.
SKILLS___________________________________________________________________________
Computer – Proficient with Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Premiere, Dreamweaver/HTML, PageMaker,
InDesign, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Quicktime, MS Office 95/97/2000 (Word, Powerpoint, Excel);
currently learning Flash. Avid Photoshop user. Typing speed 68 WPM.
Video Production – Advanced coursework in digital video theory and practice. Experience in singlechannel video practice as well as installation processes. Familiar with storyboarding, basic shooting,
lighting techniques, and non-linear editing. Exhibited experimental videos in Stanford Art Gallery.
Photography- coursework and self-acquired knowledge in black and white, and color photography.
Shoot both indoor and outdoor 35mm candids, work with video stills. Strong interest in digital
compositing and experimental processes incorporating other media. Knowledge of alternative technical
procedures and the uses of hand-made emulsions (Kallitype, Cyanotype, Palladium Print, Gum
Bichromate Print). Familiar with drymounting and matting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION__________________________________________________
Fluent in Estonian, English, and German, working knowledge of Russian.
National Undergraduate Governor, Alpha Delta Phi Society, 2002-2003.
Have financed all educational expenses through scholarships and academic year employment.
Interests include design, animation, experimental music, and yoga.