Rachel Wells

Profile
With two Bachelors Degrees in English and Cinema Studies, I have perfected my
writing and organizational skills to a point where I feel comfortable in a professional
office setting. My organizational and management skills have been honed
throughout my experience at various film organizations. As a native English speaker
with proficiency in both German and Greek, I am able to relate to international
customers from many locations. Through living in Europe, I have a new found
interest in European politics, laws, and current events.
Experience (full employment history available upon request)
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE, SEYMOUR AND ASSOCIATES, 2014-PRESENT
Seymour and Associates is the premier recruiting agency for the store fixture,
furniture, and architectural millwork industries. We place CEOS, VPs, and various
other higher ups all over the USA.
Key Achievements:
Organize databases of customers, clients, and candidates
Perform candidate searches for placements in the furniture and store fixtures
industry
Regularly conference with CEO of business to coordinate candidate placements
TOUR GUIDE, ORIGINAL BERLIN WALKS 2015-PRESENT
Original Berlin Walks is the oldest historical walking tour company in Berlin offering
tours in English
Key Achievements:
Lead tours of 10-50 tourists through historic core of Berlin
Have thorough historical knowledge of Berlin, as well as making current
recommendations
GUEST RELATIONS INTERN, SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF);
SEATTLE, WA, 2012, 2013
The Seattle International Film Festival is the Pacific Northwests largest and longestrunning film festival. Every year SIFF invites high profile media personalities to
present and educate the community on the value of film in Seattle and throughout
the world.
Key Achievements:
Organize databases of guest information including flights, hotel reservations,
special needs
Provide high-profile guest hospitality, such as private city and cultural tours
Arrange travel itineraries of guests from international locations to Seattle

Winsstrae 32 10405 Berlin, DE

T: 015756370846

 Ensure all guests are satisfied with accommodations and activities

DISTRIBUTION INTERN, NORTHWEST FILM FORUM; SEATTLE, WA, 20122013
The Northwest Film Forum is a meeting ground for artists, producers, and educators
in Seattle, WA. The Forum screens films, holds classes and seminars, and provides
an important resource for filmmakers in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Achievements:
Create database of contacts throughout Seattle to distribute quarterly calendar
Organize volunteers to distribute quarterly calendars to businesses
Keep in contact with printers to make sure materials were made and delivered
in a timely manner
VISUAL MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR, LUSH COSMETICS; SEATTLE, WA
2012-2013
Lush Cosmetics is a worldwide natural cosmetics company focused on ethical
production of goods, small buying communities, and eco friendly packaging and
processing.
Key Achievements:
Implement a new design routine in an established high traffic shop
Manage design elements throughout a retail space
Instruct team of sales associates to implement design elements according to
company standards
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENTS CHIEF OF STAFF,
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY; PORTLAND, OR, 2009-2010
Portland State University is a large public institution with more than 30,000 students
in programs ranging from Bachelors to Doctorate degrees.
Key Achievements:
Organize a database of travel forms and funds for the Universitys President
Field phone calls from a variety of University guests including visiting
professors, students, and dignitaries
Assist in managing the Presidents schedule of meetings and events
Education
Freehold Theatre Lab; Seattle, WA
Directing for the Camera, John Jacobsen and Robin Lynn Smith
Learned to manage actors and crew members on a professional set. Produced a
short film from storyboarding to writing, editing, and screening.
University of Washington; Seattle, WA 2011-2012
Bachelors Degrees with Honors in Comparative Literature: Cinema Studies and
History
Semesters Abroad in Beijing, China; Berlin and Munich, Germany

Courses
Honors Thesis: Relating Modern Day Jewish Identity to the German Expat
Experience
Film Theory: Documentaries; History: 1989-Present, International Film Festivals
Theory and Criticism of Literature
Advanced Screenwriting
Portland State University; Portland, OR 2009-2010
Beginning Studies in History and Theater
Courses
Modern Greek Language
Introduction to Psychology, Sociology
Environmental Law and Politics
Skills

Languages: German (B2 Zertifikat Kurse), Conversational Greek, some

Spanish
Skilled in InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Filemaker Pro,
Shiftboard, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Final Draft
Well versed in both Mac and PC operating systems
Good organizational and time management skills
Great problem solving and conversational skills
Familiar with handling guests of a high caliber and accommodating multiple
filmmaker needs in a Festival setting
Merchandising and Design training in a cosmetics field
Familiar with a high volume office setting including VIPs at a University
setting