Who Is Katrina Mitchell?
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Objective
My goal is to develop and produce excellent television shows and movies; mentor and grow talented writers, actors, and crew members; and create avenues for telling the stories of marginalized communities and communities of color in the United States and abroad.
Education
MFA in Motion Pictures and Television: Directing (2009-2011)
Academy of Art University

BA in Communications: Global Journalism (2005-2008)
Drexel University

Production Experience:
  • Script PA and Editor for "Excavating The Truth" for Crenshaw Christian Center/Ever Increasing Faith Ministries (2022)
  • Assistant Director of the Raise Your Voice for Peace live vocal competition event (2019, 2020, 2022).
  • Floor Director of the Raise Your Voice for Peace Pre-Show (2022)
  • Co-Host of the Raise Your Voice for Peace Pre-Show (2020)
  • Director, "Bro Code" short film (2022)
  • Production Assistant for The Session talk show (2021)
  • Director, "Brooklyn McLinn: Comeback Season" short film (2021)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, "Strong" web series (2018)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, "Roses" short film (2018)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, "The Miseducation of Malik King" short film (2018)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, "Cupcake" (2017)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Actor, "Kingsley" web series (2016-2017)
  • Director, Editor, "BOP History Video" (2015)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, "Vicky & Sahara " web series (2015)
  • Director, Editor, "BOP Anniversary Video" (2015)
  • Production Consultant, "Good Bye Oakwood" live event (2014)
  • Director, Producer, Editor, "Carnaval San Francisco" (2013)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, "Motherless" (2011)
  • Director, Writer, Editor, "Taking Out The Trash" short film (2010)
  • Director, Writer, Editor: "Shango’s Wives" short film (2010)
  • Director, Editor: "Caught Up" music video (2010)
  • Director, Editor, Producer: "Train" short film (2010)
  • Producer: "On A Valentine’s Day" short film (2010)
  • Director, Editor: "U Ain’t Let Me Down Yet" music video (2009)
  • Director, Writer, Producer: "Liars" short film (2009)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor: "Let Them Hear: Awareness of Genocide in Darfur" short documentary (2009)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor: "Jubilee" short documentary (2008)
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor: "Killadelphia: Violence in the City of Brotherly Love" short documentary (2007)
Other Experience:
AfroCrush Media | Writer/Director 2015-Present
  • Produce, write,  direct, and edit short films, web series, and podcasts.
  • Promote channel to attract subscribers
  • Film, photograph, and edit commercials and promotional materials for small businesses
Jenesse Center, Inc. | Communications Specialist and Youth Advocate (April 2019-June 2021)
  • Produced, directed, shot, and edited Jeneration J Live and Jeneration J (IG) Live.
  • Produced, recorded, and edited Jeneration J Live: The Podcast.
  • Developde curriculum and trainings around healthy relationships and sexual health.
  • Maintained Jeneration J blog, and write articles for it.
  • Led trainings for youth on healthy relationships.
Lincoln | Case Manager/Family Navigator (October 2018 - January 2019)

  • Created and managed external communications from the Mandela Family Resource Center, including monthly newsletter, flyers, etc.
  • Created and implemented case plans for clients
  • Planned, promoted, and executed events at Bridge Housing properties, the Mandela Family Resource Center, and First 5's Neighborhood Ready for School Found and provided resources to residents
Lincoln | School Engagement Coach (WOI) (February 2018 - October 2018)
  • Built relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators at our partner schools.
  • Also maintained detailed notes about my interactions.
  • Created and implemented plans for students to keep them engaged in school
  • Kept track of data through Cityspan.
  • Also served on Lincoln's Employee Equity Council, developing and implementing plans to improve working conditions.
Lincoln | Academic Mentor (WOI) (March 2017 - February 2018)
  • Observed and intervened (reading and math) with 3-8 students per day and maintained detailed notes about my interactions.  
  • Planned and coordinated engaging events for children and their parents.
Lincoln | Assistant Site Coordinator (Oakland Freedom Schools) (May 2018 - July 2018)
  • Managed and led teen interns through JSLI Program
  • Planned and coordinated weekly special events for scholars
  • Wrote lesson plans for Leadership Class
  • Logged attendance daily and collect other data through Cityspan.
  • Assessed and grade BRI exams for our scholars.
  • Assisted Site Coordinator with various needs
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Tempo Networks | Production Manager 2012-2013
  • Managed production department and team of six workers
  • Produced, organized, and filmed live events
  • Developed and produced shows for production net- work
  • Edited drops, commercials, and TV shows
  • Managed film crews remotely
  • Acquired new programming for production network
  • Wrote and implemented contracts
  • Developed a programming plan for future projects
  • Trained interns
Black Organizing Project | Mentor 2015
  • Taught Multimedia Arts
  • Organized and showcase student’s work/projects
  • Served as a Video Coordinator Volunteer
Incrediflix | Regional Area Manager 2014
  • Supervised a team of six faculty instructors
  • Observed and provided feedback to instructors
  • Improve instruction and film quality
  • Maintained schedules and payroll hours
Freshi Films | Instructor 2010
  • Provided instruction in filmmaking and video game programming
  • Provided problem solving strategies with students
  • Encouraged creativity through storytelling
CN8 | Production Assistant Intern 2006-2007
  • Worked on the "Your Morning" news broadcast
  • Produced 13 segments for air on the “Your Morning” broadcast
  • Proofread, edited, and delivered scripts
  • Floor Directed promos
  • Assisted guests on the show Logged footage
  • Helped with set-up and breakdown
Skills
  • Screenwriting on Final Draft and Celtx
  • Directing
  • Development
  • Production
  • Editing on Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premeire
  • Casting
  • Acquisitions
  • Planning
References Available Upon Request
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