Rena S.

About

A recent graduate from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts. Experienced in photography, radio hosting, and casting direction, with a background in sales and customer service at renowned companies such as Disney and Paramount Pictures. Skilled in storytelling, social media management, and live event production.

Experience

• Photographer · Freelance06-01-2012

  • Independently captured photos of concerts, events, portraits, products, and other subjects. • Utilized photo-editing softwares to enhance the photographs. • Collaborated with art teams to understand the subjects.

• Radio Co-Host · KSFS Radio, SFSU02-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

  Helped to develop a weekly live radio show, “moodscapes.” Responsible for producing show topics, creating playlists, promoting show, & building online presence. • Through storytelling, created weekly topics to engage listeners through music and conversation. • Responsible for producing a wide range of show topics, creating playlists, and promoting the show at in-person and virtual campus events. • Managing a creative project from concept to development. • Built an online presence by creating a show website, maintaining blogs, and overseeing social media accounts. • Partnered with co-hosts weekly to create detailed project timelines to ensure promos and social media were updated in a timely fashion. • Organized and edited episode files for online use and class assignments meeting weekly deadlines. • Generated excitement through social media to encourage relationships with listeners in the KSFS community.

• Casting Director · BECAfest 202302-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

  Responsible for the audition process and deciding to cast the roles for my department's award show, "BECAfest 2023,"a live award show presented in front of a live audience at San Francisco State University and live-streamed on YouTube. • Created a sign-up link for auditions, arranged student auditions, and communicated important details. • Organized a schedule of confirmed auditions and oversaw daily auditions. • Analyzed the show’s script and selected sides that best represent characters to be used for auditions. • Assisted in bringing script concepts to reality by directing students during auditions to find the talent best fit for the roles in the show. • Collaborated with producers and directors to review auditions and select the best talent for the show while making final casting decisions.

• Sales Associate · Disney Store10-01-2020 – 09-01-2021

  • Contributes to a high-energy, fast-paced environment that provides • Guests with an entertaining, fun, and dynamic experience • Performs cash wrap and mobile POS duties in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining a high level of Guest Service • Demonstrated success working as a member of a team • Connects with Guests by asking open-ended questions to assess Guest needs and make appropriate suggestions

• Background Actor (“13 Reasons Why” S2-S4, Netflix) · Paramount Pictures06-01-2017 – 12-01-2019

  Portrayed a Liberty High School Student in seasons two through four of the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" • Followed cues and instructions from assistant directors on actions during scenes.

• Disney College Program · Walt Disney World01-01-2019 – 05-01-2019

  Worked in merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort as part of the Disney College Program. • Approaching guests and engaging them in conversation • Demonstrating and selling merchandise • Working independently or as part of a large team • Handling large amounts of cash and using computer registers

• Staff Photographer · Magic Memories03-01-2017 – 01-01-2019

  • Achieving daily and weekly sales goals • Using a digital SLR camera to capture photos of guests before they go on the tour of the factory • Memorizing photo package prices, delivering a spiel, and using suggestive selling to sell photos to guests

• Studio Team Member - Photographer / Sales · JCPenney Portraits10-01-2015 – 01-01-2016

  • Preparation of the studio before bringing customers in for their shoots • Using backdrops, studio lights, props, and a digital SLR camera for portrait sessions • Working quickly and staying calm in stressful situations and on busy days

Education

• San Francisco State UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts (BECA)
• Solano Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - AA, Film and Television
• Solano Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - AA, Liberal Studies

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