ELANA RIVKIN

Email: erivkin123@gmail.com Phone Number: 631-764-5870

Clifton Top 5 Strengths: Strategic, WOO, Communication, Belief, Individualization
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Education & Awards

Bachelor of Arts in Film Media Date of Graduation: May 2018

University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI GPA: 3.91
Completed Minors in Leadership Studies, Communication Studies, Honors Program
Semester Abroad, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain, Fall 2017
Recipient, University Excellence Award in Film Media; A. Robert Rainville Team Excellence Award
Finalist: A. Robert Rainville Student & Servant Leadership Awards
Semifinalist: Los Angeles CineFest, Student Film Category, Sonder; Role – Director/Producer/Writer

Work Experience
Summer Institute Student Coordinator, Office of International Education, RI July – August 2018
Production Intern, Mozart in the Jungle, Brooklyn, NY July – August 2017
Production Manager, Advertise for America, Providence, RI July – September 2016
Director and Producer, Leadership Institute Video, RI August 2016
Contributing Writer and Script Editor, Inside Edition, CBS Network January 2016
Videographer/Photographer, URI Dance Company December 2015

Leadership Experience

Program Assistant, New Student Programs, URI October 2016 – July 2018
Produce all media content for the URI Orientation Program, as well as directing a theatrical production presented to all
students & families, while serving on the management staff in support of the new and returning orientation leaders.

President, Thrive, URI January 2016 – May 2017

Assist students in connecting with the community by pursuing independent & impactful projects.

URI 101 Mentor, URI September – December 2016

Serve as a peer mentor to first year students in a classroom setting, while providing guidance and support.

Co-Founder, ChangeFest, RI April 2016 - Present

Organize and host a one-day event where students have the power to make real change on their college campuses.

Coordinator, Opening Minds Opening Doors Rotation, URI May 2015 – July 2016
Facilitate an interactive diversity program to incoming students that discusses societal issues and fostering change.

Orientation Leader, New Student Programs, URI January 2015 – July 2016
Participate as an overnight host for over 3,500 incoming students at URI. Responsibilities include mentoring, facilitating
activities designed to acclimate new students to college life, and assisting students in making class schedules.

Student Organization Leadership Consultant, URI February 2015 – May 2017

Create synergies and fostering mutual growth and development for various organizations on campus.

Volunteer Experience & Activities

Videographer/Photographer, DIVE RI, University of Rhode Island March 2017 – 2018
Welcome Day, University of Rhode Island April 2015 - 2018

Skills and Attributes

Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, Final Cut, Microsoft Office, VisualZen Data Software, Film Equipment