Avalon Neal
Student Media
HUNTINGTONBEACH
3
years of professional experience
Driven leader with expertise in team management and digital media. Proven ability to foster collaboration, enhance communication, and implement innovative solutions in various media-driven environments.
Work History
Student Media Equipment Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Planned, scheduled, coordinated, and monitored equipment maintenance and production projects across student media organizations.
- Provide technical support to students on using specialized production equipment through individualized workshops.
- Led initiatives for upgrading equipment based on technological advancements and student needs assessment.
- Responsible for overseeing technical repairs or replacements to ensure Student Media's sustainability and technological growth.
Film and Digital Media Checkout Lab Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Facilitate and maintain proper allocation of production equipment across all undergraduate and graduate students in the FDM Department at UCSC.
- Responsible for overseeing technical repairs or replacements for production equipment in the FDM Department.
- Thoroughly inspect all production equipment to ensure its functionality upon check-in, as well as identify and facilitate the findings of any missing pieces.
Shift Lead/Server
3 Years- Supervised team operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Manage incoming tables requests to ensure a proper dining experience.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering a positive dining experience.
Editor-in-Chief
1 Year- In charge of overseeing our annually published magazine's layout and production process.
- Facilitated and managed a team of 35 writers, designers, and staff members, all contributing to articles relating to our introspective relationships with media.
- Managed development, editing, and publishing of editorial content for articles, blogs, and video features.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media
- Honors in Film and Digital Media Major
- 3.89 Major GPA
- Co-Treasurer of Film Production Coalition
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
- Honors in Literature Major
- 3.70 Major GPA
Skills
Team Leadership
Creative Collaboration
Equipment Maintenance
Film Production
Production Management
Organization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
Innovative Thinking
Digital Media Proficiency
Timeline
Film and Digital Media Checkout Lab Assistant
Film and Digital Media Department
04.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Editor-in-Chief
EyeCandy Film Journal
06.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Student Media Equipment Manager
Student Media
02.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Shift Lead/Server
Stacked
06.2023 - 06.2026Read More
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts from Film And Digital Media
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts from Literature
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