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VALENTINA SZLASHTA
43 Red Hawk Drive, Cranston, RI 02921 | [email protected] | 1 401 749 8304
OBJECTIVE
Having finished my postgraduate studies, I hope to embark on the beginning stages of my career by applying the theoretical knowledge of the classroom and practical experience of past internships to a professional production environment.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING, SCOTLAND, UK
MASTER OF LETTERS, FILM STUDIES
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, FAIRFIELD, CT
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MEDIA STUDIES, CUM LAUDE
• GPA: 3.532
• Dean’s List: Spring 2010-Spring 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION INTERN, MTV NETWORKS
JANUARY 2012-MAY 2012, NEW YORK CITY, NY
• Assisted Talent department by greeting guests and making proper arrangements for their time in the studio.
• Responsible for properly documenting and signing in all audience members as well as logging all data in addition to performing general office duties such as answering phones, filing, etc.
• Aided various departments, as needed, researching props, graphics, video clips, etc.
• Shadowed Supervising Producer to gain further hands-on, practical experience and to better understand the higher workings of a television studio.
PRODUCTION INTERN, NBC UNIVERSAL
FEBRUARY 2011-MAY 2011, STAMFORD, CT
• Provide assistance to production staff and guests for every aspect of daily show production.
• Utilized exceptional interpersonal skills by keeping guests excited and eager to appear on camera.
• Demonstrated organizational skills by keeping dressing rooms and wardrobe areas clean and accurately cataloging all guests’ personal belongings.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
SALES ASSOCIATE, TEAVANA
NOVEMBER 2013-PRESENT, ATTLEBORO, MA
• Assist customers by providing in-depth knowledge of all products and policies in addition to friendly and informative service.
• Responsible for achieving both personal sales goals and contributing to storewide sales as assigned by the Area Manager.
• Experience with POS touch screen systems as well as proper cash handling procedures.
PART-TIME IMPACT, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
JUNE 2011-JUNE 2012, TRUMBULL, CT
• Ensured the smooth merchandise flow from stockroom to floor and ensuring that all displays are properly stocked.
• Responsible for processing shipment and properly organizing all items in the stockroom.
• Performed tasks as needed such as preparing for store updates, assisting with updates, and completing display audits.
PRESIDENT, SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM
JANUARY 2010-SEPTEMBER 2011, FAIRFIELD, CT
• Organized and managed all fundraisers and advertising campaigns.
• Directed four original, student-written productions and coordinated an annual theatre festival showcasing student work.
• Monitored participation of 60+ grant recipients.
SKILLS
• Experience with Final Cut X, Final Cut 7, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest.
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