Elise D.

Truchan
Winter Garden, 34787 ~ elisetruchan3@gmail.com ~ (1) 412-770-8733
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/gallery/160259179/Creations-by-Elise-Truchan

Education
New York University Shanghai Shanghai, China
Field of study: Major: Interactive Media Arts Minor: Film and New Media May 2023
● Study Away Semesters: New York City, U.S.A, Paris, France, and Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience
Walt Disney World Company ~ Disney College Program June 2023-Present
● Participating as a Cast Member in the Disney Springs Marketplace shopping area including Disney’s
Days of Christmas, Goofy’s Candy Company, The Art of Disney, Disney’s Wonderful World of
Memories, and Star Wars Trading Post
● Operating embroidery machines and candy production machines to create personalized souvenirs for
guests and a variety of Disney style treats
● Following the Disney personalization policy for ornament personalization and product embroidery
and communicate said policy cordially and effectively to guests
RealTime Interventions Media Intern ~ RealTime Interventions May 2022-August 2022
● Performed hands-on production management during RealTime Intervention’s AngelMakers
production
● Applied organization skills to arrange documents and materials such as project, budget, production,
and script documents
● Managed the RealTime Interventions social media pages on Facebook (1,000+ followers) and
Instagram (400+ followers)
Katch Intern and Discussion Group Lead ~ Katch Media May 2021-August 2021
● Operated the Katch Media Genome created by Dr. Nolan Gasser, the company’s chief Genomic Officer
and architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project
● Analyzed and coded a variety of films into 1500+ genes in the Katch Media Genome including context,
characters, plot, visuals, sound, mood, and genre genes
● Scheduled and facilitated discussion groups based on the Marvel cinematic universe and Marvel
television series
Resident Assistant ~ NYU Shanghai January 2021-May 2021
● Implemented and devised educational, diverse, and social programming to support community
development
● Designed posters and weekly newsletters to foster a seamless communication network between the
residential staff and residents
● Modeled flexibility and quick problem solving skills to actively listen to and engage with residents
Guest Service ~ Target July 2018-June 2023
● Assisted Guests in a professional, courteous, and attentive manner so that they feel welcome and
attended to during their shopping experience
● Recognized when a Guest needs extra assistance and implement quick problem solving skills to
include them in the personable service interactions
● Displayed leadership skills with problem resolution when assisting Guests

Technical Skills
● Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, ● Storytelling through Acting and Writing
Illustrator, Animate, and Media Encoder) ● Virtual and Artificial Reality Design with
● 3D Modeling with Fusion 360, Blender, Unity
and Gravity Sketch ● Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve
● Screenplay Writing ● Coding with P5.JS and Arduino
● Story Design with Twinery ● Critical Film and Media Analysis