Jamilla Philson

About

Jamilla Philson is a Black writer, entrepreneur, and interdisciplinary creative. She is a graduate from the University of Miami, where she studied Motion Pictures (Screenwriting) and Business. She founded Angel Cult, an online vintage and handmade business focused on ethical and sustainable fashion practices. Her work spans art, fashion, and film, driven by themes of self-discovery and contemporary femininity.

Experience

• Writer · Dreamworldgirl Zine2024-10-01 –
• Post production & Development Intern · Malee Productions2023-06-01 – 2023-12-01
• Junior Copywriter Intern · American Weekend Entertainment, Inc.2023-06-01 – 2023-08-01
• Project Manager · Black Creatives Collective2023-01-01 – 2023-05-01

  - Organized and scheduled Black History Month screenings at local Coral Gables Art Cinema theater - Served as a liaison between customer parties to assure that meetings and budget met the desired outcome - Represented the face of the organization at screenings and ensured communication transparency

• Enterprise Network Program · Hodges University2023-01-01 – 2023-05-01
• Content Writer · The Gravity Magazine2022-08-01 – 2023-05-01
• Creative Development Intern · Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.2022-08-01 – 2022-12-01

  - Review, assess, and create script coverage on developing and in-coming scripts - Conduct industry research for Executives on current trends, festivals, and upcoming writers/directors/actors - Contributing and gathering information for cast lists for projects in development

• Graphic Designer + Article Writer · Miss Miami Magazine2022-01-01 – 2022-12-01

  • Design and develop graphics for the magazine using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator • Write and research articles in correspondence with the monthly theme/topic • Oversee and edit articles for grammatical errors and content appropriation

• Business Owner · Angel Cult2015-02-01 – 2022-12-01

  • Sourced, photographed, edited, and repaired assorted vintage clothing products for inventory • Designed banners and graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Managed multiple social media accounts including a Depop account with 10k followers and an Instagram account with 2.6k followers • Researched, forecasted, and analyzed market value of vintage, sustainable pieces, and current trends with a Gen-Z target audience

• Internetgirl Black-Owned Small Business Mentorship · Depop, IGIRL2021-03-01 – 2022-05-01

  • Attended mentorship zoom calls on developing and growing our own small business • Networking with fellow recipients and supporting their businesses • Staying in contact with mentor and updating her on my business’s progress

Education

• University of MiamiBachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
• Barron Collier High School

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