Samantha Villarroel's Resume
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Communication May 2019
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Emphasis: Stage and Screen and Public Relations
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Production Intern August 2018-December 2018
Left Down South Production Company Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Assisted production staff in developing relevant stories for television, film, social media, and other platforms
• Assisted production crew as needed in all components of the production, including sound, lighting, camera, and post production
• Oversaw and organized shooting schedules for clients including production crew and talent
• Coordinated and booked venues for filming and travel accommodations for talent
Script Supervisor December 2018-December 2018
Netflix series “Paper Empire” Miami, FL
• Created a detailed log of scenes to ensure continuity with script interpretation notes for post-production editor
• Coordinated the camera crew’s activities while maintaining script continuity
• Script liaison between director, talent, and production crew
Production Coordinator December 2018-December 2018
Netflix series, “Paper Empire” Miami, FL
• Planned in Excel spreadsheet confirmed filming locations with essential filming needs: dates, times, scenes, etc
• Arranged a communication channel with Film Miami for insurance coverage during shooting
• Provided production crew with their contracts for duration of project
Experiential Intern October 2017-May 2018 Slyfox Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Created marketing ideation and strategy to identify and confirm college promotional partners (radio, TV, print, online)
• Participated with team on high profile press event and press drops featuring film talent such as PA tours, red carpet events, press junkets, and screening Q&A’s
• Oversaw promotional and publicity tour for the following films: COCO, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, BLACK PANTHER, LEGO STAR WARS, and AVENGERS INFINITY WAR
Camera Operator/Editor January 2016- Present
Sharks United Television (NSU) Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Oversees the creative process in maintaining and curating content for Swank; streaming service, YouTube, and social media
• Design and create over 200 acceptance videos for NSU’s acceptance package for incoming freshman
• Execute marketing material for holidays, events, ceremonies, and graduation
• Coach practicum and volunteer students the mechanisms of visual storytelling through pre-production all through post-production ensuring product
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Best Opinion Article of the Year “The reality of dating shows is ridiculous” April 2018
Most Involved Practicum Student April 2018
Dean’s List Fall 2016
Nova Southeastern University Opportunity Grant August 2015-Present
Presidential Scholarship Endowment August 2015-Present
PUBLICATION & PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE
• Villarroel, Samantha (2018, February). Reality dating shows are ridiculous. The Current Student Newspaper.
• Villarroel, Samantha (2018, March). USGA hosts ‘Student Appreciation Day’. The Current Student Newspaper.
• Villarroel, Samantha (2018, October). Sunflower. Mayfly Theatre.
• Villarroel, Samantha (2017, January). The Art of Storytelling. Presented at the NSU Leadership and Multimedia Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Villarroel, Samantha (2017, May). Don’t Fall for The Fox. Mayfly Theatre.
UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT
The Current, contributing writer August 2017-Present
NSU’s Society of Professional Journalism (SPJ), member September 2018-Present
Digressions Literary Magazine, reviewer of submissions January 2018
Mayfly 24HR Theatre Festival, playwright May 2017, October 2018
Broadway Bash, performer February 2017, February 2018
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
CommunityFest, Member February 2016- Present
KEY SKILLS
• Programs: Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro
• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
• Creative Writing
• Detailed oriented
• Works well under pressure
• Fast Learner
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Communication May 2019
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Emphasis: Stage and Screen and Public Relations
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Production Intern August 2018-December 2018
Left Down South Production Company Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Assisted production staff in developing relevant stories for television, film, social media, and other platforms
• Assisted production crew as needed in all components of the production, including sound, lighting, camera, and post production
• Oversaw and organized shooting schedules for clients including production crew and talent
• Coordinated and booked venues for filming and travel accommodations for talent
Script Supervisor December 2018-December 2018
Netflix series “Paper Empire” Miami, FL
• Created a detailed log of scenes to ensure continuity with script interpretation notes for post-production editor
• Coordinated the camera crew’s activities while maintaining script continuity
• Script liaison between director, talent, and production crew
Production Coordinator December 2018-December 2018
Netflix series, “Paper Empire” Miami, FL
• Planned in Excel spreadsheet confirmed filming locations with essential filming needs: dates, times, scenes, etc
• Arranged a communication channel with Film Miami for insurance coverage during shooting
• Provided production crew with their contracts for duration of project
Experiential Intern October 2017-May 2018 Slyfox Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Created marketing ideation and strategy to identify and confirm college promotional partners (radio, TV, print, online)
• Participated with team on high profile press event and press drops featuring film talent such as PA tours, red carpet events, press junkets, and screening Q&A’s
• Oversaw promotional and publicity tour for the following films: COCO, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, BLACK PANTHER, LEGO STAR WARS, and AVENGERS INFINITY WAR
Camera Operator/Editor January 2016- Present
Sharks United Television (NSU) Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Oversees the creative process in maintaining and curating content for Swank; streaming service, YouTube, and social media
• Design and create over 200 acceptance videos for NSU’s acceptance package for incoming freshman
• Execute marketing material for holidays, events, ceremonies, and graduation
• Coach practicum and volunteer students the mechanisms of visual storytelling through pre-production all through post-production ensuring product
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Best Opinion Article of the Year “The reality of dating shows is ridiculous” April 2018
Most Involved Practicum Student April 2018
Dean’s List Fall 2016
Nova Southeastern University Opportunity Grant August 2015-Present
Presidential Scholarship Endowment August 2015-Present
PUBLICATION & PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE
• Villarroel, Samantha (2018, February). Reality dating shows are ridiculous. The Current Student Newspaper.
• Villarroel, Samantha (2018, March). USGA hosts ‘Student Appreciation Day’. The Current Student Newspaper.
• Villarroel, Samantha (2018, October). Sunflower. Mayfly Theatre.
• Villarroel, Samantha (2017, January). The Art of Storytelling. Presented at the NSU Leadership and Multimedia Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Villarroel, Samantha (2017, May). Don’t Fall for The Fox. Mayfly Theatre.
UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT
The Current, contributing writer August 2017-Present
NSU’s Society of Professional Journalism (SPJ), member September 2018-Present
Digressions Literary Magazine, reviewer of submissions January 2018
Mayfly 24HR Theatre Festival, playwright May 2017, October 2018
Broadway Bash, performer February 2017, February 2018
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
CommunityFest, Member February 2016- Present
KEY SKILLS
• Programs: Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro
• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
• Creative Writing
• Detailed oriented
• Works well under pressure
• Fast Learner