An archive of work created primarily through involvements at Penn State University between September 2020 and May 2024.
CommAgency
Through Penn State's lead, student run, media/marketing firm, I aided in the creation of documentary style videos for real world clients each semester.
In Fall 2021, we created a package of three shorts produced for Penn State's Finance and Business division, helping in the release and rebranding of their Strategic Plan. This package consists of "Sara's Message" a direct address to the viewer, "What is Finance and Business?" an introduction to the diverse department, and finally "The Strategic Plan" emphasizing the goals F&B is working and growing towards.
Production Staff and Editor
Production Staff and Editor
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In Spring 2022, we created a two video package for Penn State Human Resources, intended to assist in building their materials for potential new employees, as well as the onboarding process. The first video is a 60 second University Park campus tour, creating a blueprint for the fellow branch campuses to model, followed by a 5 minute introduction to the overall community and campuses present at Penn State.
Director
Director
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In Fall 2022, I directed for the Bellisario College to create a 3-4 minute overview promotional video for the College, as well as 5 student spotlights- one to represent each major within the College. These materials are used primarily to promote the Bellisario College to perspective students and their families.
This project was honored in both the Promotional Video-Educational Institution category and Promotional Video-Student category by the Telly Awards.
Director
This project was honored in both the Promotional Video-Educational Institution category and Promotional Video-Student category by the Telly Awards.
Director
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In the Spring of 2023, I worked for the Special Collections division of the Pattee and Paterno Library, highlighting their LGBTQ+ Archives. Used as a home to introduce audiences to why the library materials, topics, and Special Collections are important, as well as an overview of the queer history at Penn State.
Director
Director
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In the Fall of 2023, Special Collections returned, seeking a short film to be made about the making of their Black history and culture exhibit due to open in February 2024.
This project was honored by the Communicator Awards both in the General-Educational Institutions and General-Student categories for Excellence, and the General-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Distinction. Additionally, it was honored by the Telly Awards as GOLD (CommAgency’s first) in non-broadcast educational institutions and Bronze in non-broadcast student categories.
Production Executive
This project was honored by the Communicator Awards both in the General-Educational Institutions and General-Student categories for Excellence, and the General-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Distinction. Additionally, it was honored by the Telly Awards as GOLD (CommAgency’s first) in non-broadcast educational institutions and Bronze in non-broadcast student categories.
Production Executive
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In the Spring of 2024, my final CommAgency client was Penn State's Chaiken Center in the College of Liberal Arts. Seeking a promotional package to entice donors, students, and first-generation representation.
Production Executive
Production Executive
BS/MBA Program
In the summer of 2023, I worked with the Eberly College of Science BS/MBA Program to create a package of marketing materials for the program. Throughout this role, we traveled to State College, Harrisburg, Malvern, and New Brunswick, NJ to document over twenty interviews.
Multimedia Specialist
Multimedia Specialist
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The Honey POP
By fans, for fans. From July 2022 through January 2023, I have worked as a video editor for The Honey POP to re-establish their video media presence across social media. Primarily through Zoom interviews with actors and musicians, as well as self-curated content such as our biweekly podcast.
Interviewer and Video Editor
Interviewer and Video Editor
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Centre Film Festival
In 2021, working as the lead student volunteer for the Centre Film Festival, I aided in the elements of the development/ preparation including film's listing, virtual components, and merchandise marketing. Throughout the festival, I aided primarily with the merchandise, alongside the assistant producers, and as an event photographer.
Penn State College of Arts and Architecture
Determined to get my first internship, I was hired by the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture in the Spring of 2021. Working under Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture Marketing Office, promotional content was created for "Moving Forward" shared to Penn State News and Penn State Today, with 45,000+ readers.
Check out the article here.
Through Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture, I worked alongside the Sustainability Institute as an editor for their Sustainability campaign, We Are Sustainable. Continuing with them throughout the course of two years, editing together their faculty, alumni, and current student interviews.
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Happy Valley Communications
Collaborating with Crust&Crumb Cafe in the Fall of 2020, a recently opened State College coffee shop, to create images for their website and social media, SWOT Analysis, website redesign, menu creation, and new business cards. Throughout my time with Happy Valley Communications, I was awarded the Public Relations and Advertising award for enthusiasm, hard work, and imagination.
