- Resume -

Education

De Anza College September 2018 - June 2020

Took courses in TV Studio Production, Directing for Film/TV, Video Production, Nonlinear Editing, Lighting for Film/TV, Screenwriting Levels I & II, 16mm Film, Intermediate Digital Film/Video Production I, Advanced Screenwriting Workshop I, and Nonfiction Documentary Workshop I
Associate of Arts Degree in Film Production, December 2019

San Jose State University September 2020 - Present

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Film Production

University of British Columbia September 2020 - Present

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in English, Literature and Language

Core Qualifications

Photography & Videography

Adobe Creative Suite

English, German, and Vietnamese Languages

Leadership

Piano and Guitar

Screenwriting

Strategic Planning & Decision Making

Creativity

Efficient and Attentive to Detail

Computer and Internet Skills

Work Experience

Flaws of an Everlasting Memory LLC

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Director, Executive Producer, and Writer April 2020 - Present

Motivate and guide actors to achieve the best performance from the scene
Coordinating crew members, talent, producers, music composer, and post production staff to ensure the creative goals are shared and achieved
Revise and continue development of the script while working with producers to bring the Vietnamese translation true to its culture
Sourcing and securing funds by reaching out to potential investors, donors, and sponsors

Bay Area Video Coalition

San Francisco, CA

Bridges Fellow September 2020 - December 2020

Develop an understanding of media literacy and how it affects the targeted audience
Participate in career workshops to learn about the challenges of the media industry in Hollywood and how to get into the industry
Create media for clients under supervision and communicating with supervisors to ensure the intended purpose is met
Develop an understanding for social issues and how to use visual mediums to bring awareness to these issues

The Nomad Trilogy

Remote

Associate Producer July 2020 - Present

Prepare marketing, fundraising, and distribution materials for director Rob Nilsson
Securing financing for the trilogy through donor requests, investment letters, and grant writing
Development in pitch deck and press kit, and research on targeted audience trends to match their interests for these films
Assist with promotions and utilize Adobe Creative Cloud software and Wix to expand targeted audience awareness

Freelance

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Director, Producer, and Screenwriter January 2019 - Present

Motivate and work with actors to produce the best performance
Prepare and conduct rehearsals
Writing and interpreting the script to create interesting realms of storytelling through visualization
Develop a shooting schedule and secure location for filming
Determine budgeting and funding for the film shoot
Collaborate with crew and talent on different visions and resolving potential issues that occur on set

Freelance

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Photographer and Photo Editor October 2019 - Present

Plan and coordinate the photoshoot with the client to fulfill professional or artistic needs
Properly light the talent with reflectors, lighting equipment, and natural light in certain location conditions
Determine the framing and composition of the image and choose props and clothing combinations to achieve desired results
Retouch and enhance the image's sharpness and color on Photoshop while resizing the image in small and large sizes to accommodate for all media uses

Volunteer Experience

Ripples Foundation

Frisco, TX

Photo, Video, and Web Content Editor November 2019 - July 2020

Writing blog posts and marketing copy to promote TeaNotes products
Proofreading, re-structuring and editing content with SEO optimization and keyword use
Coordinate with the CEO and the team members to identify photography and marketing needs
Organize and edit both photos and videos in the highest quality from Africa

Free World Associates

Remote

Voices of San Quentin

Remote

Video Editor February 2020

Input images and graphics while ensuring smooth running
Review edited promotional material and cooperate with the client to revise the editing of the scenes
Follow the book promotional guidelines and solve technical issues on editing text with motion

Graphic Designer June 2020 - August 2020

The #StopSanQuentinOutbreak campaign is an effort to raise awareness about the growing spread of the COVID-19 virus at San Quentin State Prison, after the recent transfers of over 120 incarcerated persons from CIM prison - a known "hot spot." As of 7/01, 1,121 people have been infected with COVID-19. My goal as a graphic designer is to design posts that align with the recordings from my director who is taking a stand in this project. My responsibilities include:

Use digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Sketch)
Design layouts, including selection of colors, images, and typefaces
Coordinating with the director to fulfill the design as wished while incorporating unique ideas that support the recorded audio
Reviewing final layouts and make improvements when necessary

My work for graphic design can be seen in the posts in the Instagram handle below:

https://www.instagram.com/voicesofsanquentin/

Organizations

Army JROTC Program

August 2014 - May 2018

Marksmanship Commander, Club Treasurer, Military Ball Coordinator, Company Commander, & Battalion Commander

UNICEF Club

August 2017 - April 2018

Student Member

Disney Dreamers Academy

March 2018

Student Member

De Anza SMPTE Student Chapter

January 2019 - December 2020

Club Secretary

De Anza Art Guild

September 2019 - December 2019

Student Member

Women in Business - San Jose State University

August 2020 - Present

Student Member

Filmmaker's Society - San Jose State University

August 2020 - Present

Student Member

Kappa Delta - Gamma Iota Chapter

September 2020 - Present

Active Member

Mentors@De Anza

February 2021 - March 2021

Mentor

Phi Kappa Phi

March 2021 - Present

Student Member

Awards & Honors

Marksmanship Sharpshooter Badge

National Sojourners Award

Superior Cadet Award (Twice!)

Veterans of Foreign Wars Art Contest 2nd Place in State

Daughters of the American Revolution Award

Non Commissioned Officers Association Award

AMVETS Award

Top 9 4D Artist for

"To Be Honest Today" Mental Health

Art Contest

Chadwick Okamoto Award

De Anza Transfer Scholarship

Wagner Memorial Scholarship