Resume

EDUCATION

BA – BACHELOR OF ARTS

University of California Los Angeles, Westwood, CA 

*Cum Laude 

AA – IGETC UC Social & Behavioral Sciences

College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA  

*Summa Cum Laude

AA – History for UC Transfer

College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA     

*Summa Cum Laude

AA – HISTORY

College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA

*Summa Cum Laude

Classical acting

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), London, England

Established in 1861, The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is the oldest drama school in the United Kingdom. LAMDA’s Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre is a full-time, one-year (four-term) degree course validated by The University of Kent (Canterbury, UK)   www.lamda.ac.uk

Experience

  • 6 years as a published professional Copywriter, Copy Editor, and Social Media Manager
  • Experienced (A.E.) Assistant (TV) Editor, Transcriber, (SAG/AFTRA) Performer, & Production Assistant
  • Extensive and diversiform P2P and B2B Sales, Customer Service, and Management experience
  • Seasoned, team-oriented professional with strong integrity, leadership and efficiency characteristics

Chief Creative Copywriter & Copy Editor, Social Media Manager

ELK Group International, New York City, NY                                              

2012 – 2018’                                                      

As the principal copywriter at ELK Group International, I created original, ideative copy spanning ten-plus exclusive Lifestyle brands, each with its own unique home décor personality. The copy solutions I provided for ELK continue to find portfolio-wide application in EGI brand catalogs and brochures, affiliated ecommerce websites, showroom displays, and sales and training materials – as well as regular use by national in-house and Independent sales reps in their social media and marketing efforts www.elkgroupinternational.com

  • Brand Brochures & Catalogs
  • Press Bulletins
  • Hundreds of Unique Product Descriptions (10+ brands)
  • Collection Names
  • Social Media (10+ brands)
  • Technical & Editorial Copy

Assistant Editor, Digital (A.E.)

495 Productions, Burbank, CA

2011 – 2013’ 

Full-time (AE) Assistant Editor and Lead Digitizer for popular reality television such as Jersey Shore, Tattoo Nightmares, Snooki & Jwoww, Repo Games, Party Down South, Nail Files, and more

Mark Burnett Productions, W. Los Angeles, CA                 

2011 – 2012’                        

Full-time Dialogue transcription of Emmy-winning TV, including: The Voice* (NBC), Shark Tank* (ABC), Fortune Hunters and Born to Drive *Emmy Winner

Additional Work Experience

The management team that adds me to their staff can expect a team player who draws from the fundamentals of client anticipation, synergy, multitasking, and attention to detail learned throughout 25-plus years in the B2B sales, fine dining, and special events industries

Broker of Fresh Produce

J. Hellman Produce, Downtown Los Angeles, CA

2006 – 2011’

Insurance Agent, Personal Lines

GEICO, Lakeland, FLA

2003 – 2007’    

  • Utilized state-of-the-art underwriting software to produce tailor-made, actuarially sound, legally binding personal auto policies for the fourth largest personal insurer in the USA
  • Maintained or surpassed rigorously monitored customer satisfaction and efficiency protocols

Performer [SAG/AFTRA]

Various Productions, Hollywood, CA

Featured performer since 1988’ in nationally televised commercials and prime-time programs such as Boy Meets World, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and more. Complete film and TV resume available upon request

Honors & Memberships

  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Valedictorian, College of the Canyons 2018’, 2019’
  • Guest Kibbutznik, Beit She’an, Israel,1993’
  • Volunteer intern, Harvard University Archaeology with Ben-Gurion University, Negev, Israel, 1993’
  • Screen Actors Guild [SAG / AFTRA] member since 1988’

Aptitudes & Abilities

  • Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Reading Comprehension, Visual Composition
  • Literary and Dramaturgical Analysis
  • Recognition of design movements, genres, artists and eras; concepts such as: finishes, materials, cohesion, intention, signature styles, antecedents to contemporary trends
  • Theatrical Movement, Voice, Stage Combat, Mask, Improvisation, World Dialects, Alexander Technique, Historical Dance
  • Winning at Monopoly

Licenses

2044 – Personal Lines Insurance Agent, Florida. USA [5/24/2006, E 108078]440 – CSR/ Licensed Agent, Florida, USA [4/04-6/06]

Giving

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