"WESS IS A MULTI-HYPHENATE ARTIST BASED IN ST. LOUIS + NEW YORK. THROUGH SELF PORTRAITURE + INTIMATE COLLABORATION HER INTENTION IS INDIVIDUAL + COLLECTIVE CATHARSIS COMPOSED BY FLUID NARRATIVE, MOVEMENT, PERFORMANCE, SOUND + VISUAL CREATION."
I am a self-starting, dynamic, progress-driven, compassionate, mulit-hyphenate creative with an extensive background in administration assistance, graphic design, photography, editing, office management, programming, production, social media and creative direction.
In 2020 I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University - Northridge in Cinema + Television Arts with an emphasis in Screenwriting, where I was immersed not only in production, creative and editorial writing, and curatorial practices; but also in theory of Social + Behavioral Science which strengthened my strategy, writing, research, organizational, and project management skills.
My career has consisted of building relationships with other freelance professionals, fundraising, associate / administrative assistance, client management and support, and communications all within the creative industry. I am seeking a remote position with opportunity to travel.
Bone Chiropractic, Saint Louis, MO, US, Administrative Assistance + Reiki Practitioner
Manage phone lines, emails, correspondence and scheduling.
Maintain and plan office meetings.
Organize, clean and manage office operations.
Take payments and track billing.
Practice Reiki Healing on my own clients and offer my custom tea blends.
ALBA. Collective, Los Angeles, CA, US, Creative Director
Developed and implemented mission, voice and intentions.
Designed, created and sustained website and digital community.
Conceptualized, designed and executed online magazine and gallery.
Planned and hosted in-person events.
Operated and curated all social media platforms.
Managed all operational strategies and projected goals.
Organized and led monthly meetings.
Lead all artist engagement and correspondence.
Led grant processes and edited grant applications.
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, US, Associate
Assisted in preparing in house-gallery openings.
Prepared art and installations for exhibitions.
Maintained inventory of art and retail materials.
Drafted press release and market materials.
Corresponded with artists and met their needs.
Operated and designed social media accounts.
Marilyn Atlas Management, Los Angeles, CA, US, Administrative Assistant
Wrote script coverage for clients film / television scripts.
Submitted clients for casting auditions.
Assisted agents with notes during and prior to meetings.
Managed all office administrative tasks.
Berlin Film Society, Berlin, DE, Programming + Production Assistant
Drafted press releases for media outlets.
Researched and met with companies for potential partnerships.
Managed social media accounted and implemented online marketing + curatorial strategies.
Supported all donor, fundraising and sponsor databases.
Wisecrack, CO., Los Angeles, CA, US, Production Assistant
Assisted director and producer by providing relevant content and research.
Managed + curated all social media accounts.
Tracked and updated YouTube analytics.
Edited and revised scripts for upcoming shows.
California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, US, Bachelors, Cinema + Television Arts - Screenwriting
