Jade Buyco Diones

120 Peach Terrace, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

jbdiones@ucsc.edu ✦ (916)806-9974

EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Cruz Double Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media, Literature (June 2024)
● GPA: 3.82/4.0
● Honors: Dean’s List (Fall Quarter 2020, 2021-2022 Academic School Year), Film and Digital Media Department Representative of
the Art Dean’s Student Leadership Board (2022-2023 Academic School Year)
● Relevant Coursework: Asian Americans and Media, Literary Interpretation, Mathematical Methods for Economists, Academic
Literacy and Ethos: Reading Ourselves, Reading the World (Undergraduate Teaching Assistant); International Cinema to 1960 at Il
Cinema Ritrovato, Bologna; Film History and Restoration at Il Cinema Ritrovato, Bologna

EXPERIENCE
City on a Hill Press, Santa Cruz: March 2022 — Present
● Copy Editor (March 2022 — September 2022)
○ Inspected pieces for format, grammatical, spelling, and editing errors prior to publication
● Print and Video Reporter (September 2022 — Present)
○ Produce written articles covering underrepresented voices and important issues in the Santa Cruz community
○ Contact a wide range of sources through media and public inquiry to facilitate professional interviews

Freelance Graphic Design: 2018 — Present

● Illustrate a variety of works ranging from event flyers, merchandise, infographics, and business logos
● Promote community outreach for local events and services

Merrill Core Course Assistant (Undergraduate Teaching Assistant), University of California (UCSC): September 2021 — December 2021
● Administered lesson plans and additional teaching sessions to encourage student engagement
● Collaborated with fellow core course assistants alongside department staff to improve the course’s satisfaction rate

Merrill Peer Navigator, University of California (UCSC): June 2022 — September 2022
● Guided incoming students to develop preparatory skills for future academic success
● Ensured that all information pertaining to UC Santa Cruz and university life was accessible
● Hosted presentations, responded to email inquiries, and held office hours to address the concerns of first-year students

ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Bayanihan ✦ Digital and Social Media Co-Chair Ethnic Organization, University of California (UCSC): September 2022 — Present
● Encourage media literacy and technical skills by hosting community workshops
● Design, post, and promote content commissioned by any of the twelve aspects housed under Bayanihan

StarChrome ✦ Co-leader and Co-founder Dance Team, Santa Cruz, CA: March 2022 — Present
● Coordinate and host quarterly auditions to expand the team and its future capabilities
● Oversee performances by monitoring rehearsals, tracking progress, and arranging schedules

ULTRA VIOLET ✦ Leader and Creative Director Dance Team, Sacramento, CA: September 2017 — Present
● Manage social media through updates across multiple platforms and promote brand endorsements
● Hone experiences through judging competitions as a regionally awarded team representative
● Conceptualize costumes, music, and themes for performance pieces

POPreKa ✦ General Assistant Dance Club, University of California (UCSC): June 2021 — June 2022
● Facilitated community workshops and social events to foster member engagement
● Supervised external affairs with local and regional organizations to participate in a variety of events

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

● Technical Skills:
○ Advanced in Adobe Photoshop (Self-taught); experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Sony Vegas Pro
○ Seal of biliteracy in Spanish, limited working proficiency in Korean
○ Skilled in social media platforms and digital interfaces: Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, and Instagram
● Interests:
○ Leadership, communication, advocacy for underrepresented communities, journalism, critical film studies, public relations