Liz Soolkin

Freelance Editor 

Al Gowan

September 2016 - Present

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Hired by director Al Gowan to edit a short documentary film, depicting MassArt professor John Cataldo and his expertise in calligraphy and design. Utilizing Photoshop and Premiere, I wove together moving and still images of Cataldo and his students over music, promoting calligraphy as an art form and a useful skill for many students interested in art and design.

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FILM AND EDITING ASSISTANT

CELIA BEASLEY                        

AUGUST 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2016

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Throughout my time working for Celia Beasley, a famous and very talented filmmaker from Seattle, I was able to apply skills previously gained to real-world film projects. I assisted Celia with production and post-production, utilizing my Photoshop and Premiere skills to complete promotional content for clients. I was also responsible for capturing b-roll that was needed to finalize the projects. 

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Assistant Account Executive

PAN Communications

September 2014 - March 2016

 

At PAN Communications, I worked with a variety of Technology companies, raising awareness and thought leadership status in their respective industries. I grew to understand a variety of verticals such as security, business continuity, enterprise software, financial planning, etc. in order to better support my clients in a variety of ways from daily media scans to Twitter discussions. I helped drive social media engagement through social recommendations. I honed in on a number of skills including writing, Photoshop and communications. 

 

 

Project Coordinator (Summers) 

New American Center

​2010 - present

 

At the New American Center, I work with refugee teens and young adults in order to prepare them for a prosperous academic and social life in America. During the summers, I organize classroom activities and lessons that will allow the students to utilize verbal, written, and listening English skills. I have worked one-on-one with students as well as with a classroom of 30 students. 

In the summer of 2014, I successfully did PR for the organization as I completed a documentary about the non-profit and its students and staff that was sent to the Office of Refugee Resettlement in Washington D.C. and raised funds for the Youth Program.

 

 

Cone Commuications, Boston

Assistant

January 2014-May 2014

 

​Supported an Account Executive with a variety of responsibilities. Performed daily research across numerous industries using Google Search, Nexis, Cision and other databases. Performed competitive analysis in order to obtain information for strategic communications. Delivered information in MS Excel and MS Word along with other applications. Collaborated with the "Sustainability Team" in order to create newsletters and articles. Made proactive outbound telephone calls to Publicists for fundraising purposes.

 

 

Getz Multimedia Lab, Brandeis University

2012-2014

 

Gained experience in professional-grade software such as Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Avid, Photoshop, SoundForge, etc. I provided assistance for both students and faculty members with media production. Demonstrated how to effectively use Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Adobe Audition. Converted VHS materials to DVD platform upon request. Responsible for organizing inventory and tracking the status of equipment being used for independent projects and classes. Tracked inventory using a "bar-code" system in order to ensure that all equipment was returned in good working order. Selected to directly participate in a Getz Noir Ad.

 

The Daily Meal

Public Relations Assistant

June 2013 - August 2013

 

Supported the Director of Public Relations with a variety of responsibilities. Researched multiple food magazines in order to assist Editors. Crafted emails for Reporters in order to keep them informed and create "buzz" around article content. Researched and delivered calendars to the Editors in order to keep them updated of all upcoming events and holidays. Responsible for updating the corporate website as well as tracking media impressions.

 

The European Producer's Club

Public Relations Assistant

February 2013 - May 2013

 

Assisted the Managing Director with a number of diverse tasks in order to create solid connections between European filmmakers and political officials. Responsible for researching and creating portfolios for prospective clients. Helped in the facilitation of the office relocating. Reviewed files for organizational efficiency.

 

RefugePoint

Communications Assistant

June 2012 - August 2012

 

Supported the Associate Director for External Relations. Performed follow up interviews with former clients, refugees from various African countries in order to update the organization's database on each clients' location and status. Organized the media library and edited promotional videos for RefugePoint's future fundraisers. Updated RefugePoint's social media daily on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.