ANDREA SUSANA MENDOZA

346 Harvard Ave. Claremont, CA 91711 1 909 833 5787 andreamen888@gmail.com www.andreamendoza.net EDUCATION CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, New London, CT BA May 2008 Majors: Film Studies, Computer Science GPA 3.814 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Distinction in Film Studies, Distinction in Computer Science Selected Scholar: Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology certificate May 2008 Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) Intermediate French Relevant Courses: Seminar in Arts and Technology; Animation; Multimedia; Graphics and Virtual Environment; Fundamentals of Motion Picture Production; Photography; Robotics; Digital Sound Processing; Introduction to Computer Science and Problem Solving; Programming Languages; Algorithms AMERICAN SCHOOL OF QUITO, Quito, Ecuador iANIMATE, Online Animation School High School Diploma, June 2004 August 2011 - Present

SKILLS SUMMARY Programming skills: Virtools, Java, Matlab, Visual Basic, Html, C++ Software: Flash, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver Familiar with filming equipment and Final Cut Pro Editing software Relevant skills: piano playing, clay sculpting, short story writing RELATED AND WORK EXPERIENCE Ecuador TV (Public Television), Quito, Ecuador June 2008-August 2010 Producer Produced documentary-style television series for the Ministry of Justice and Human and director Rights that explored the changes that are taking place in the Justice system in Ecuador and how they affect and benefit Ecuadorian citizens Directed and collaborated with camera-workers and technicians for studio and field recordings Created a documentary short film for the Fund for Early Child Development about the implementation of different educational programs for children Produced several television shows, mostly focusing on education of the audience Conceptualized and edited television programs Investigated in team setting to create various television specials analyzing the political and economic situation in Ecuador American School of Quito, Quito, Ecuador August 2010 July 2011 Computer Develop technology curriculum and implement lessons on subjects of image editing, sound Technology editing and web page creation Teacher Train selected group of students to participate in Latin American Multimedia Contest, photography and animation categories. Three teams were finalists. Teach 9th and 10th grade technology classes while motivating students Sun Mountain International, Quito, Ecuador Jan.-Feb. 2009 Editor Co-edited video Environmental Considerations: Toward a Sustainable Future for USAID about environmental impacts of development projects and considerations that need to be taken into account when implementing them Coordinated and recorded narration in French and Spanish for dubbing the video Collaborated in team setting to ensure a high-quality final product

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346 Harvard Ave. Claremont, CA 91711 1 909 833 5787 andreamen888@gmail.com www.andreamendoza.net Landlocked Films, Boulder, CO May-Aug. 2007 Editing Conducted brainstorming sessions and discussions on film direction and storyline Intern development Edited footage for two documentary films about Bolivia while considering generated plot Assisted in grant research for the films funding Researched and assisted in licensing of music and archival footage. Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology, Connecticut College Aug. 2007-May 2008 Independent Created an interactive video installation utilizing Virtools as the programming platform in Study which the audiences movement is captured by a camera thereby making the video play, changing the colors of the video, or enlarging still images Researched archival and shot new video footage of Ecuador as well as still images for use in interactive installation Virtual Reality Research, Computer Science Dept., Connecticut College Jan. - May 2006 Created a VR environment for an archeological site (Venture Smiths properties) Modeled 18th century houses using Maya software Incorporated user interactivity components through Virtools software Office of College Relations, Connecticut College Web Assistant Maintained college web pages Jan. - May 2006

Intro to Problem Solving and Robotics, Computer Science Dept., Connecticut College Aug. - Dec. 2006 Teaching Assistant Assisted undergraduate students with computer and robotic programming Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity, Connecticut College Camera Operator Filmed lectures, workshops and group discussions Aug. 2007 - May 2008

Independent Camera Operator, Connecticut College Aug. 2007 - May 2008 Filmed plays, musicals, international student organizations performances, and sustainability workshops CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP New London Public Schools, New London, CT Jan.-May 2008 Teaching Collaborated with the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology in teaching film Assistant concepts and techniques to at-risk high school students Latin Dance Club, Connecticut College Aug. 2005 - May 2006 Co-Founder and Founded and presided club to spread Latino culture through dancing lessons and events, Co-President enriching the college community Connecticut College, New London, CT Aug. - Dec. 2005 International Organized events to welcome the international students of the incoming class. Guided the Student Adviser new international students through their first semester at Connecticut College Winthrop School, New London, CT Aug. - Dec. 2004 Volunteer Assisted elementary school teachers and facilitated class activities. Offered individualized attention to students left behind in certain class lessons due to language barriers La Unidad, Connecticut College Aug. 2004 - May 2005 Freshman Collaborated in organization of events to highlight Hispanic heritage at Connecticut Representative College, enriching the college community REFERENCES Available upon request