Sophia Ashkenas
Needham
Summary
Aspiring media professional with expertise in cinematography, directing, and graphic design. Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently under pressure while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Background includes social media management and content creation, enhancing project visibility and engagement. Committed to excellence in the media production field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artist
Fresh Marche
Ithaca
05.2025 - Current
- Complete all prep work, opening and closing procedures swiftly and neatly.
- Take orders from customers and then delegate items to co-workers and make food in a timely fashion.
Volunteer
The Needham Channel
Natick
06.2022 - Current
- Assist full-time employees with writing, editing, and filming current segments.
- Be present and work on weekly live news tapings, and conduct interviews with town residents and local government and business owners.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Victorias Secret
Natick
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Welcome customers with a kind face, measure customers and help them find the perfect fitting bra.
- Push new inventory and keep track of all sales and deals, ring up customers efficiently and kindly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cinema And Photography
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2027
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Needham High School
Needham, MA05.2023
Skills
- Social media management
- Script analysis
- Adobe Creative Suite
- DaVinci Resolve
- Visual storytelling
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Organizational skills
- Project coordination
- Team collaboration
Projects
Favors From Friends, Producer/Director of Photography, 11/25 The Empty, 1st Assistant Camera, 04/25 Plump, Production Assistant/2nd Assistant Camera, 03/25 Sonder, Writer/Director, 11/24 The Spot, Set Photographer/Script Supervisor, 10/24 Accidental Demonic Possession, Boom Operator/Sound Mixer, 04/24 Papa, I Had a Nightmare, Writer/Director of Photography, 12/23 Threads of Time, Production Assistant, 10/23
Affiliations
Public Relations Chair, Delta Kappa Alpha - Ithaca, NY (May 2025-present)
Timeline
Sandwich Artist
Fresh Marche
05.2025 - Current
Seasonal Sales Associate
Victorias Secret
12.2023 - 08.2025
Volunteer
The Needham Channel
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cinema And Photography
Ithaca College
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Needham High School