Reese Dawkins
LA-based filmmaker & photographer
Education
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University of Southern California
BA, Film & TV Production ‘23
3.6 GPA
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200 and 300 level production experience
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Mirrorless and DSLR videography
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Boom Mic Operation and Recording
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Editing (Avid Media Composer)
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Set protocol and etiquette
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Cinema Studies courses
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International film coursework
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Critical analysis and writing
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2018 - Present
2016-2018
Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute
Quartz Mountain, Oklahoma
Interdisciplinary arts education program held in annually,
2016 - Chorus (Bass 1)​
2017 - Acting
2018 - Acting
2014-2018
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Deer Creek High School
Edmond, Oklahoma
Valedictorian
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Employment
Post-Production Intern
Streamland Media/ Academy of Motion Picture
Arts & Sciences
SUMMER 2021
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Shadowed and aided colorists, assistants, and managers in post-production finishing facilities in Burbank and Hollywood
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Participated through the Academy Gold Rising program.
Director of Media
Undergraduate Student Government, USC
FALL 2021- PRESENT
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I direct a team of myself and three assistants to complete photo & video coverage requests, as well as our own creative projects.
Creative Tech Support
School of Cinematic Arts, USC
FALL 2021- PRESENT
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I act as audio-visual support for the students and faculty of SCA.
Case Investigator
Oklahoma State Department of Health
MAY 2020 - JANUARY 2021
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Conducted interviews with positive Covid-19 patients as part of the state’s contact tracing and public health efforts. Approx. 300+ phone interviews per month.
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Utilized interpersonal skills, handled sensitive health data, connected patients with resources
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Used Microsoft Teams to interact with a large team, adapted to fast-paced policy and procedure changes
Production Manager
Trojan Event Services
JANUARY 2020 - MAY 2020
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Interfaced with professional and student clients.
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Utilized skills in event planning and customer service.
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Worked with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Interests!
My hobbies and indulgences
Video Games
Road Trips
Yoga
Experimental/Art Cinema
Electronic Music
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Awards
USC Dean's List (Spring 2019 and Spring 2020)
National Merit Scholar (2018)
USC Presidential Scholar (2018-Present)
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