Damon V. Ferrara--
linkedin.com/in/damon-ferrara
Starting college at age 12, I have now achieved 2 master’s degrees at age 22, one from a world
top 100 university, and lived on my own in 4 countries on 3 continents.
Education:
2019 Master in International Screenwriting and Production
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Milan, Italy
Second postgraduate degree completed by age 21. Studied and practiced the writing and creation
of film and television. Provided script coverage. Studied effective storytelling from literature to
marketing. Co-wrote a picture book distributed by Disney Italia and, for my final project,
wrote a feature-length original comedy-drama.
2017 Master of Science in Global Marketing Management
University of Sheffield / Hong Kong Baptist University (Joint Degree) - England / Hong Kong
Began at Sheffield, a world top 100 university, the week I turned 19, the youngest student
accepted into my master’s program by years. Studied marketing in theoretical and applied
contexts in a culturally diverse environment in England. Studied passengers at Heathrow Airport
in London for my dissertation; I conducted market research on the effectiveness of airline social
seating schemes, whereby consumers are seated based upon shared interests. Half the degree was
in Hong Kong at an Asian top 100 university. While there, I volunteered to help primary school
students learn English and assisted at a food pantry.
2016 Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies – SUNY Empire State College – New York
Tested out of secondary school and skipped directly to college. Began degree at age 12 and
finished at 18. Concentrated in world history and politics, culminating with 2 semesters in Italy,
delving into an epicenter of European history. While there, I volunteered to help high school
students learn English. Additionally, I volunteered in Thailand at an elephant sanctuary and to
help construct a school for an indigenous minority group.
Experience:
2019 Freelance Photographer
Most recently managed promotional on-set photography for an upcoming short film in Milan.
- Travel Influencer - @wayfaringwit
Organically grew my comedic travel account on Instagram to over 13,100 followers.
Damon Ferrara CV – Page- Marketing Specialist – Vaudle - New York
I led interns and trained new ones. Assisted repositioning this social networking app as a
platform for rising musical talents and podcasters. Managed the brand’s social media.
Identified, solicited, and guided potential customers. Wrote copy and procured quotes for the
brand’s marketing campaign. Evaluated the design and features of the company’s app for
potential strengths, weaknesses, and technical issues. Upon launch, I took responsibility for the
flow of new content, overseeing its homepage and moderating community conduct.
- Producer – WJFF Radio Catskill – New York
Produced Radio Revolution, a one-hour entertainment and opinion weekly public radio show
featuring original radio plays, film reviews, travelogues, music, and interviews with community
figures. I trained new writers, editors, and hosts, after learning each of these roles myself. I
created new segments, conducted interviews, and wrote, performed, and edited scripts.
Core Strengths:
Professional and Creative Writing - Social Media – Marketing - Photography – Photoshop Copywriting - Audio Editing – Sound Forge – Beta-Testing – Copy Editing - Travel Writing –
Critical Analysis – Screenwriting – Literary Editing - Final Draft – Microsoft Office
Proactive and Determined Attitude: No one is expected to finish their graduate degree at
18, or to find ways to study in the US, Italy, England, and Hong Kong. I set goals for myself and
complete them, with a history of learning fast.
Cosmopolitan Outlook: While exploring 36 countries on 5 continents, I have seen a wide
range of ways to live and think. Most people I know are from different cultures and I am open to
new ideas while familiar with the challenges and opportunities of a globalizing world.
Interests:
Keeping an active lifestyle, I have taken gymnastics classes throughout my life, and enjoy
hiking, exploring new places, and casual but enthusiastic dancing.
I also find great joy in analyzing pop culture, consuming it half as a natural consequence and half
because I love it. Finally, I am passionate about vainly trying to convince people to read A Song
of Ice and Fire, or if they prefer shorter works, Anna Karenina.
