Christopher Basler

www.chrisbasler.com christopherbasler@nyu.edu
Education
New York University, Tisch School: New York, NY Master of Fine Arts May 2010
• Received MFA in Dramatic Writing, TV Writing Concentration
• 3.9 GPA
• Winner, 2010 Goldberg Award for Excellence in Graduate Television Writing

Trinity College, Hartford: Hartford, CT Bachelor of Arts May 2007

• Majored in Creative Writing, minored in film studies
• 3.6 GPA
• 2005-2007 Faculty Honors List
• 2005 Trinity College Alumni Prize for Fiction Recipient
• 2007 Trinity College Alumni Prize for Publication
Experience
Consider It Done Freelance Writer December 2009-March 2010
• Wrote and edited over 100 entries for CID’s how-to book.
• Researched and fact-checked information in each entry
Stephen David Entertainment Story Consultant September 2009- December 2009
• Wrote and edited voiceover narration for two episodes of History Channel show Jobsite.
• Developed future episode concepts and structures.
Rescue Social Change Group Youth Action Engineer August 2007- July 2009
• Created and implemented campaign initiatives for several statewide social change campaigns, including
anti-tobacco campaigns for Louisiana, Virginia, Mississippi, and Florida youth.
• Wrote and edited web-site copy, created brand identities, planned and executed brand events.
• Operated focus groups for Virginia anti-tobacco brand “Y St.”
• Performed job interviews for two assistant positions.
• Edited numerous internal documents and proposals for superiors.
Trinity College Admissions Department Admissions Editor January 2006- May 2007
• Edited Admissions mailings, researched accepted students’ files.
• Crafted personal responses for Admissions mailings.
Trinity American Studies Department Student Teacher September 2006-May 2007
• Planned “Big Drama on the Small Screen” film studies course for college students.
• Selected readings and viewings, as well as taught the course. Oversaw grading and class discussions.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Easton, PA Teaching Assistant June-August 2006
• Helped in planning syllabus for a summer class entitled "Whodunit: Mystery and Suspense in Film
and Literature" for gifted 12-16 year olds.
• Assisted in teaching the course and leading study hall sessions.
• Responsible for the students' welfare, including chaperoning them between activities, taking them to
the nurse's office, etc.
Trinity First Year Program: Hartford, CT First Year Mentor September 2005- May 2007
• Worked with a professor on setting up a curriculum for a first year student seminar.
• Worked with students, helping to edit papers, choose courses, and assist in acclimation to college life.
Trinity Center for Neighborhoods: Hartford, CT Intern May-August 2005
• Worked with another intern to film and edit a documentary about the juvenile justice system in Connecticut.
• Researched topic, set up interviews, and worked in the office.
WRTC Radio: Hartford, CT Promotions Director October 2003- Present
• Responsible for monthly concert calendar and arranging for ticket giveaways through different venues.
• Trained new DJs and voted at executive board meetings.
Skills
Computer: Proficient with both Mac and PC, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Outlook, PowerPoint, Final Draft.
Memberships and Affiliations
• Tisch 2010 Television Festival Student Chair
• Cleo of Alpha Chi, Trinity College: Member 2004- Present Elected Inter-Greek Council Representative Spring
2005, Elected Secretary and Social Chair Fall 2005, Elected Vice President Spring 2006.