Giovanna R.

Gatto
484.624.9848

5151 Park Ave Fairfield, CT 06825

ggattogma@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Expected 05.2018
School of Communication and Media Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts || Concentration in Television and Film, Minor in Creative Writing,
Overall GPA: 3.72, Major GPA: 3.94
Sacred Heart Universitys Trustee Scholarship, March 2014 Present
Sacred Heart University's Dean List, Fall 2015 Present || Degree of Excellence in Media Production
Community Connections Grant || Performing Arts Scholarships

SKILLS

Final Cut, iMovie || Microsoft Office Suite and Apple iWork applications
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign) || Web Design (HTML5, WordPress)
Theatrical experience (back-stage tech, prop creation, theatrical design and performance)
Spoken Word Poetry || Second Degree Black Belt

RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE

The Impression Magazine and Website, Weston, CT

05.2016 Present
Cinematography and Editing, Managerial Intern
Directed and managed a film crew through various shoots in New York City
Constructed pre and post production meetings
Utilized editing skills to produce high quality content
Maintained a managerial position as head of cinematography and editing
Writing and Mixed Media Intern
01.2016-05.2016
Wrote relevant content for theimpression.com, fashion films, advertisement releases
Featured work examples: Fashion Film / Advertisement Releases
Copy editor for the magazine and website
Formatted content using WordPress and HTML5
Selected to accompany during key events; New York Fashion Week
Studied fashion culture and its leading contributors to produce richer content
Patriot Productions, New York, NY
Creative Services and Research Intern
Assisted in laying the foundation for an aspiring Broadway show
Worked as a creative consultant for marketing and branding
Utilized research skills to gather information regarding relevant Broadway culture

05.2016- Present

Spectrum Newspaper, Fairfield, CT

09.2015 Present
Perspectives Editor & Reporter
Edited and placed 3 to 4 articles with Adobe InDesign in a two-day turn around per week
Assigned topics to writers every Sunday and held meetings every Tuesday
ACTIVITIES

English Club President || Theater Arts Program || Club Martial Arts || Half Marathon Runner
Volunteer || Service Trip: Costa Rica Spring 2016 || Read to Succeed Mentor, February 2015

PROJECTS

Founder and manager of commentsbelow.wordpress.com

Freelance Photographer
Website: giovannagatto.weebly.com

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE

The Factory-Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Student Technician
Diagnose technical issues
Solve matters dealing with software installation, virus removal and Wi-Fi concerns
Effectively communicate complex technical repair to University community

06.2015 - Present
05.2015 -Present
08.2014-Present

Wegmans Market, North Whales, PA

07.2013- 06-2016
Customer Service Associate
Maintain strong customer service during busy promotional events
Acquired extensive knowledge pertaining to produce, cuisine and natural cooking
Mentored new employees through extensive, hands-on training
Passed tests regarding produce identification, computer training, alcohol awareness and customer service
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