Melissa Edwards

2800 SW Williston rd. Apt. 924B Gainesville FL

(941) 780-5429

melissa9edwards9

@gmail.com

 

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Production

                                    Minor: Theater Production and Performance 

                                    University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

                                    Graduation: Fall 2017

Experience

Creative Assistant , University of Florida Department of Education                                                                                                                          February 2017- Present

• Creating content for the E-Learning Communications Services which is ranked #1 in the nation
• Composing and engaging in every step of the production process from pre to post, and generating high quality footage to be used in training educators.
• Filming video and shooting photography with a C100 and Canon EOS 6D, while editing with Adobe Premiere

 

Videography and Directorial Intern, NAMI C49 Project                                                                                                    August 2016- March 2017

• Created films intended for the National Alliance on Mental Illness to present to Florida Legislators persuading lawmakers to provide more funding towards mental illness.
• Filmed mental patients and their families to conceptualize peer stories into stylized videos.
• Exposed to all aspects of story development and storytelling

 Videography and Photography Intern, Rootex Inc.                                                                                                            July 2016- December 2016

• Developed and presented multiple films for local companies around Gainesville
• Became proficient in non-linear digital video editing/Assisted with daily logging elements
• Organized finances, spoke with local companies, and met with legal representatives.
• Gained photography experience by providing head shots and promotional photos

 Artistic Direction Team, ChompPics Productions                                                                                                                 July 2016- February 2017

• Produced a University of Florida annual flagship 5 episode mini-series in the style of broadcast television
• Created the design conception for the web series including costumes, props, and scheme

Production Team, WUFT News                                                                                                                                                                                            January 2015- December 2016

• Executed the Channel 5 PBS News for the University of Florida
• Developed skills in news production and collaborated with a team consisting of my fellow peers

Producer/Host/Reader, Florida’s WUFT-FM Radio Reading Service                                                                                

                                 May 2015- December 2015

• Produced and hosted my own Radio show called ‘Apples and Oranges’ at WUFT-FM
• Read to the blind through the show to coach and support them
• Developed skills in Radio production and Communication

Employment and Involvement

Entertainment Parade Costuming Intern, Disney College Program                                                                                        February 2016- July 2016

• Executed intricate parade costuming at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
• Managed multiple esteemed and weighty tasks while maintaining the ability to work well under pressure
• Collaborated and communicated efficiently, proving to be a quick thinker with excellent problem solving 
• Experienced working for a Fortune 100 company and held classified and sensitive information

 

Leasing Specialist/ Community Assistant, Campus Lodge Apartments                                                                              

                                          January 2014 - Current

• Conducting apartment tours with Gracehill Certification and performed office duties
• Mediating and resolving conflicts amongst residents pertaining to lease and roommate issues.

Customer Service Cashier, Publix                                                                                                                                            May 2011 – December 2015

• Provided strong commitment to customer service and built productive relationships
• Represented the company in a composed way such as listening attentively, solving problems creatively,

and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes.

Technology Captain, Dance Marathon at University of Florida                                                                                                    June 2014- May 2015

• Filmed, produced, and edited over a dozen videos seen by thousands for the largest student run philanthropic organization in the Southeastern United States.
• Raised awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network, while establishing my skills as a filmmaker in areas of Adobe Premiere and Live Stream video. In addition, expanding my leadership and teamwork abilities.

Skills:  Adobe Creative Cloud, A. Audition, Photoshop, DSLR, Final Cut, Live Stream, Theater, Word, Excel, Outlook, C100 equipment