IIM STUDENT - SOPHOMORE
10 Brandeis Lane │ 781-736-3618 │ Waltham, MA 02454 │ arts@brandeis.edu
EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
B.A. in Visual Culture
Expected May 2017
GPA: 3.56, Dean’s List
Related Coursework: Directed Writing: Screenplay, Communication and Media, American Independent Film
Independent Interdisciplinary Major (IIM), Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Mar 2014 - present
Student Researcher – Visual Culture
 Investigated current trends and topics in the media formats of film, television and online videos in order to
determine a robust field of study for a visual culture independent major
 Researched curriculum of U.S. and international universities to identify course and graduation
requirements and collaborated with faculty members to identify key components of existing courses
 Created independent major proposal including program goals, coursework and research projects;
presented to IIM committee of faculty and administrators, secured approval for self-designed major
COURSE RESEARCH PROJECT
“Spanning Generational Divides in Comedy Films”, Film Production
Nov 2014
 Researched multigenerational comedy preference differences and identified areas specific to different
age groups; determined which topics and delivery methods were well received by all audiences
FILM AND WRITING EXPERIENCE
Newport Film Festival, Newport, RI
Jun - Aug 2014
Film Review Intern
 Selected as one of 12 students to review advance film submissions; submitted recommendations to
determine which entries will be included for public viewing
 Wrote 14 reviews for independently produced short films using provided criteria for script, production
quality and visual effects
 Designed posters and flyers to market event
The Weekly Feed, Needham, MA
May - Dec 2013
Co-Editor
 Originated cultural insert section in local newspaper which focused on community events; wrote weekly
articles for publication
 Recruited local college students to submit movie reviews for editorial section; collaborated with local
theater to extend discount movie tickets for each published review
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Brandeis Film Collective, Vice President
Ballroom Dance Club, Member
Photography Club, Treasurer
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Builder
Jan 2014 - present
Dec 2013 - present
Nov 2013 - present
Jun - Jul 2012, Jun - Jul 2013
SKILLS
Computers: Mac OS X, Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, web content management
systems, HTML, Facebook and Twitter
Languages: advanced Spanish, intermediate Japanese