Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Sophie Kochevar

Cafe at the Inn
Benicia
6
years of professional experience

Dynamic and motivated honors college graduate with a degree in Film and Media Studies, offering a strong foundation in event coordination and theatre production. Highly organized and personable, with a passion for engaging in creative projects. Eager to leverage skills and enthusiasm to contribute effectively in a fast paced industry.

Work History

Server/Barista

1 Year 3 Months
Cafe at the Inn | 01.2025 - 04.2026
  • Greeted guest and curated a personalized experience for upscale dining.
  • Fulfilled drink orders including espresso-based drinks, cocktails, and wine.
  • Obtained Food Handler Licenses and RBS Certificate.

Game Master/ Front Desk

1 Year 9 Months
Red Door Escape Room | 03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Awarded Employee of the Month for the highest number of customer rebookings.
  • Explained rules/experiences to guests in an engaging, practical, and entertaining way.
  • Developed creative solutions for unique player requests, curating a personalized experience.
  • Oversaw clients' party bookings and guided them through picking the best experience for their event.

Florist

2 Years 1 Month
Daughter of Luna | 07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Developed individualized arrangement recommendations based on customers' budgets, occasions, and preferences.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, including weddings, funerals, and banquets.
  • Maintained the shop's website by updating inventory, photographing new stock, and copywriting product descriptions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Digital Media

University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | 03-2025
  • Degree Awarded with Honors
  • Coursework: Advanced Playwriting, Advanced Screenwriting, International Cinema, Radio Production, Survey of Television
  • Member of KZSC Radio Station, from 2023 to 2025
  • A KZSC Mentor to aspiring disc jockeys

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | 05-2023
  • Coursework: Survey of Mass Communication, Intro to Sound Editing, American Cinema, Film Production, Advanced Critical Thinking, Intermediate Drama
  • Study Abroad: London (2022)
  • Assistant directed two musicals (Freaky Friday and Addams Family)
  • Directed a personal theatre production (El Depresso Espresso)
  • Teaching Assistant for Intro to Drama

Skills

Organizational Skills
Analytical Thinking
Creative Writing
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Cloud
Public Speaking

Accomplishments

California Art Scholar- Theatre

Timeline

Server/Barista

Cafe at the Inn
01.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Game Master/ Front Desk

Red Door Escape Room
03.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Florist

Daughter of Luna
07.2020 - 08.2022Read More

University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Arts from Film and Digital Media
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Diablo Valley College

Associate of Arts from Film Production
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Sophie Kochevar