Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Social Media - Instagram
Organizations
Languages
Timeline
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Amber Pongrass

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a motivated student offering communication in the realm of media arts and production. I add value to any organization in need of collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. I am a hard worker and consider myself a talented video editor, artist, and creative with strong digital media skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Editor

Jessica Kaye (Artist)
10.2022 - Current
  • I edited video content for social media accounts and Jessicas's website to showcase Kaye's artwork and lifestyle shoots.
  • I Implemented visual effects, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of the videos.

UTS Project Experience

UTS Facility
02.2021 - Current
  • Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro for UTS Projects.
  • Worked as a Production Designer for my Media Arts Specialist Module.
  • Assisted with lighting and camera setups before filming began.

Child Caretaker

Varied families
Brooklyn
01.2015 - Current
  • Encouraged creative expression through art projects, music and play.
  • Helped children develop social skills by encouraging understanding of others
  • Planned and implemented daily activities for children.

Intern

C&H Luxury Bags
Brooklyn, NYC
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
  • Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
  • Developed visual concepts based on client needs and objectives.
  • Created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms.

Shadow for John Jacobs

Smart Entertainment
Melbourne , VIC
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • I shadowed John Jacobs (producer) for two weeks during the filming of the feature film Ricky Stanicky.
  • I was in close contact with producers and directors analyzing their skills in business management and overall set-coordination.

Education

High School Diploma -

Berkeley Carroll
Brooklyn, NY
06-2019

Middle School

Village Community School
NYC
06-2015

College

Chapman University
Orange, CA
02-2020

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Visual Arts
  • Photography
  • Video editing
  • Layout Design
  • Troubleshooting
  • Child Care
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Leadership
  • Media Production
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Research

Certification

Honor Roll student in High school, 2018 - 2019, A grade student throughout my schooling; graduating with honors.

Social Media - Instagram

instagram.com/amberpongrass

Organizations

  • Key society, 2018 - 2019, A tour guide at my high school
  • Peer Leadership, 09/2018 - 05/2019, A mentor for year 9 students at my highschool; met with them once a week to teach / guide them through what is in store for them as the years proceed.
  • Best Buddies, 01/2019 - 05/2019, I spent two hours, every two weeks with under privileged, special needs children.
  • Environmental Club, 09/2018 - 05/2019, I focused on new ways of making Berkeley Carroll a more environmentally friendly and sustainable facility.

Languages

  • English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
  • French, Limited Working Proficiency

Timeline

Intern

C&H Luxury Bags
06.2023 - 07.2023

Shadow for John Jacobs

Smart Entertainment
03.2023 - 03.2023

Freelance Editor

Jessica Kaye (Artist)
10.2022 - Current

UTS Project Experience

UTS Facility
02.2021 - Current

Child Caretaker

Varied families
01.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Berkeley Carroll

Middle School

Village Community School

College

Chapman University

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
Amber Pongrass