IIM STUDENT - SENIOR
10 Brandeis Lane │ 781-736-3618 │ Waltham, MA 02454 │ arts@brandeis.edu
EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
B.A., Independent Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) in Visual Culture
Expected May 2016
 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
GPA: 3.56, Dean’s List
Related Coursework: Directed Writing: Screenplay, Communication and Media, American Independent Film
COURSE RESEARCH
“Creating an Audience Bond Using Shared Tragedy in Film”, Independent Research
Feb 2015
 Reviewed 20 motion picture films which showcased the tragic death of a main character, researched
audience reviews and complied emotional reaction data; presented conclusions to faculty and peers
“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 2015
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
Theater Arts Department, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Jan - May 2015
Program Assistant
 Reviewed student proposals for artistic programming on campus; provided recommendations on venue,
stage and lighting decisions
 Edited program descriptions for content and grammar prior to circulation
The Weekly Feed, Needham, MA
May 2013 - Dec 2014
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
Photography Club, Treasurer
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Builder
Jan 2015 - present
Nov 2014 - present
Jun - Jul 2013, Jun - Jul 2014
SKILLS
Computers: Mac OS X, Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, web content management
systems, HTML, Facebook and Twitter
Languages: advanced Spanish, intermediate Japanese