ABRA WHITE-| - | Lurgan, United Kingdom
Summary
Adaptable media and development professional with experience in delivering first-class solutions across industries.
Providing creative ideas through a diligent work ethic and dedication to emerging technologies.
Experience
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Film Production Staff | Freelance – Boston |-
Created itineraries, booked travel, and managed expenses for over 100 cast and crew at a time
Managed teams of 6+ employees, overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Closely studied legalities and intricacies of contracts before making final decisions on projects
Worked on 8 feature film sets, with budgets upwards of $20 million, and advanced from personal assistant to a
union management position
Worked directly with top-level producers, directors, and actors to ensure a smooth experience
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Developer and Designer | Freelance – Various | 2014-Present
Provided in-kind development and design expertise and services to new and charitable organizations
Created designs and programs to be sold on online markets
Managed social media and developed web pages for clients
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Software Development Intern | NPR – Boston | 2013
Implemented and tested new CMS solutions to improve product functionality and performance, and meet client
goals
Prepared detailed reports on API integrations with new CMS solutions
Worked with 3 development teams, providing support and assistance in various tasks
Media Services and Technology Assistant | Wellesley College – Wellesley |-
Provided on-site and on-location filming services, including setting up lighting and audio and resolving technical
issues
Offered technical and creative assistance with selecting equipment and accessories, and completing rentals
Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job requirements
Education
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edX - NYU | Present
Integrated Digital Media
Coursework in Creative Coding – focusing on graphics processing using JavaScript
Coursework in Media Law – focusing on copyright, trademark, patent, and privacy
Wellesley College | 2015
Bachelor of Arts
Double Major | Media Arts and Sciences: Computer Science | Cinema and Media Production
Marlboro College | 2014
Production Management
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Study away semester
Accomplishments and Skills
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Pamela Davis Fellow
Former IATSE 161 member
Grassroots volunteer for several political campaigns
and organizations
Volunteer instructor for media and art
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JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Python, SQL, PHP
P5.js, OpenGL, GLUT
RPi, Arduino, Arduino IDE
Visulaization technology, Adobe Creative Suite,
video editing
Creative Problem Solving
