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Lakia Poole

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Email:  lakia_p@hotmail.com
Phone:  (515) 771-4609
Website:  lakiapoole.wordpress.com

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Lakia Poole 1711 Pleasant Street Apt. 102 Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 771-4609 lakia_p@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
	Broadcasting and Cinema major with strong professional experience and academic skills interested in pursuing work within the medium of Media Writing and Directing.
EDUCATION
	The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, December 2006 Double Major: B.A. in Broadcasting and Cinema and Women’s and Gender Studies ·      Employed 30 hours while completing degree ·      Related Courses: Writing for the Screen (courses I and II); Copywriting; Media Ethics
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Media, specifically the medium of film, can be so much more than just an experience for an audience member. It is an opportunity for the filmmaker(s) to engage an audience with insight on a given subject that encourages, uplifts, challenges and suggests. My academic and professional accomplishments highlight my commitment to take on such a responsibility within the rewarding work of a Screenwriter and Filmmaker.   TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS ·      Customer Service ·      General Administration/Clerical Responsibilities ·      Ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds and varying temperaments ·      Efficient communicator ·      Effective networking ·      Problem solving ·      Multitasking/Able to successfully complete assignments under tight deadlines   SOFTWARE/OPERATING SYSTEM CAPABILITIES Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X
RELATED PROJECTS
	Independent Study Project, Women’s and Gender Studies	Spring 2006
	Director/Editor ·      Created an original video documentary project showcasing the effects of women’s depiction within various forms of media ·      Gathered significant amounts of research while working alongside a well-qualified advisor ·      Prepared interview questions; structured and held over five different interviews with carefully selected subjects ·      Served in each step of the filming process: Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production
	Carolina Film and Video Festival	Fall 06—Spring 07
	Volunteer/Judge ·      A Practicum course designed to instruct students on a variety of film genres as well as filmmaking and the marketing, publicity and event planning of a University and/or community arts event ·      Screened and scored an extensive amount of festival applicants’ film and video entries ·      Contributed to event planning by administering print advertisements and managing information tables at the festival’s various events ·      Read screenplay entries and scored scripts accordingly based on skill and creativity
	Des Moines 48 Hour Film Festival	Summer 2008
	Screenwriter ·      A national film competition that allows filmmakers to write, produce and edit a short film within 48 hours ·      Created an original 5-page screenplay ·      Worked with a crew of 6 during production of the short film ·      Served in each step of the filming process: Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production   Whyld Girls Summer Program Documentary                                                            Summer 09 Writer/Director/Editor ·      Contract work with the Whyld Girls program, a Des Moines based gender specific afterschool program for girls in 6-12 grades ·      Completed a feature-length documentary showcasing a three-week time period of the participants’ summer literacy program ·      Served in each step of the filmmaking process: Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production ·      Documentary screened at various community events and aired on the Public Access Channel in 2009
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
	Mediacom	May09—Sept. 2009
	Production Assistant ·      Air productions as scheduled and assist with the coordination of programming for both Iowa’s Public Access channel and Mediacom’s cable channel 22 ·      Edit production tapes to ensure quality of program and scheduled air time
	Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC)	Oct. 07—June 09
	Employment Coordinator ·      Successfully evaluated participants’ work history, skills, needs and preferences along with employer requirements to determine appropriate career outcomes ·      Developed and maintained regular contacts within the Des Moines community that produce employment options for IHYC participants ·      Efficiently networked with existing community resources and expand new resources to offer a wide array of employment-related services for IHYC youth ·      Taught employment-related Living Skills courses designed to aide IHYC participants with resources and information pertinent to job readiness   Children and Family Urban Ministries (CFUM)                                                 Sept. 09-Present Program Coordinator ·      Advance the mission of CFUM by planning and implementing gender specific programming for middle school girls, working directly with the girls enrolled in the middle school programming and the high school mentor program ·      Provide oversight for High School student mentors’ scheduled program work and activities ·      Maintain community relations for the continued growth of the agency and its mission ·      Develop communication and relationship with Moulton Extended Learning Center staff; track required school data for all gender specific program participants; communicate concerns to Gender Specific Program Director
LEADERSHIP
	The T.R.I.A.D. Project (Greensboro, NC)	Fall 05—Fall 06
	Founder/Contact Coordinator ·      A service organization designed to encourage, uplift and assist minority youth within the Greensboro community through mentorship, tutoring and arts programs ·      Oversaw arts programs designed by the Project’s Committee members and assisted other Committee Chairs in formatting and maintaining service programs and projects

 

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Demo Reel:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6IWpZrYZuI&feature