Jack C. Hays High School

University of North Texas

Filmmaker

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Pulled assets for video creation.
-  Used editing software to create content.
-  Worked closely with various content creators.

Spotzen

Assistant Video Editor

- Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan, and specialty beverages.
-  Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, utensils, and equipment.
-  Cleaning service and seating areas.
-  Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers.

Flightpath Coffeehouse

Barista

- Traveled North Texas to promote the Water4Otter education campaign funded by the    North Texas Municipal Water District.
-  Promoted water conservation practices through a prepared presentation tailored to elementary students.
-  Performed an educational rap song at the conclusion of each presentation to reiterate water conservation practices.

EnviroMedia

Educational Tour Emcee

- Developed strategic shooting and production guidelines for promotional video material to        increase festival visibility and meet budget parameters.
-  Supervised and directed a high-performing production team to ensure the festival’s vision and brand were accurately represented.
-  Ensured that the release of digital material was met in a timely fashion by the efficient and effective management of personnel and resources.

Weird City Hip-Hop Festival

Digital Media Producer

- Directed and managed overall operations including film programming, hiring, marketing, coordination and implementation, and maintained all financial aspects of the Film Department.
-  Coordinated staff and volunteers during Festival including handlers, theater managers, projectionists, and film liaisons.
-  Developed and maintained relationships in the film community on a local and national level.

Austin Film Festival

Film Department Director

- Successfully created a community organization dedicated to providing a free arts education by supplying an open venue for the viewing and discussion of films with diverse themes.
-  Directed and managed overall operations including film programming, hiring, marketing, coordination and implementation, and oversaw all accounting functions and special events.
-  Cultivated and maintained relationships with filmmakers and industry professionals to help provide a support network for independent films.

Ryan Darbonne