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Menefese Kudumu-Clavell

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (984) 439-4277

Objective

Create lasting emotional connections & responses between people who otherwise would not have them due to cultural divides.  


Education

Marlboro College, Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a specialization in film (May 2020)
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Study abroad, Contemporary Art (Fall 2018)

Professional Experiences

ICA Teaching artist

Built curriculum, advanced & intermediate filmmaking (2022-2023)

SYDA Multimedia

Live video production & sound mixing (2020-2021)

Light Sail VR

Projects filmed in 360° Virtual Reality (Summer 2019)

Wedding Photographer

Lighting & photography for weddings (Fall 2018) 

Marketing Videographer

Directed a crew in filming students final thesis (2019-2020)

Media Lab Monitor

Assisted students in using photography equipment (2019-2020)

Lighting Technician Assistant

Facilities electrical staff on campus (2017)

Theater Stagehand

Scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, special effects (2016-18)

Audio Technician

Mixing theatrical productions audio, tracking signal issues (2016-18)

Creative Experiences

Film Maker

Tap Into Film Annual Film Festival (Spring 2018, 2019, 2020)

Assistant Director & Focus Puller

40min Senior thesis film, Hilbert the Bunny (Fall 2019)

Grip

Class project, San Luis Potosí, Mexico (Fall 2018)

Boom Pole Operator

Class project, San Luis Potosí, Mexico (Fall 2018)

Group Magical Realism Mask Exhibition

Class project, San Luis Potosí, Mexico (Fall 2018)

Group Photography Exhibition

Class project, San Luis Potosí, Mexico (Fall 2018)

Focus Puller

Student-made commercial for Daihatsu, Bandung, Indonesia (Spring 2018)

Lead Actor

Senior Thesis Play Wine in the Wilderness (Spring 2018)

Marlboro Hypocrisy Podcast

Interviews about “self-governing community” (2016-2020)

Shadowed Film Student

Duke University Multimedia Documentary (Spring 2015)

The Peoples Channel-Durham

Member/volunteer (2014-16)

Walltown Children's Theater

Performer & theatre student (2013-16)

University Work Experiences

Bookstore Clerk

Operated register at Marlboro College’s only book store (2019-2020)

Deputy Fire Chief

Responsible for responding to fire alarms (2018-2020)

Cook's Assistant

Prepped & cooked large meals for dining hall (2017-18)

Computer Lab Assistant

Fixed hardware & assisted students (2017)

Climbing Wall Monitor

Facilitated & instructed groups in rock climbing (2017)

Outdoor Programming Coordinator

Extracurricular programming (2016-17)

Leadership Experiences

Archery Club

Created club & organized spaces for archery practice (2017-2019)

Curated Exhibit, Dury Gallery

Advertised, fundraised, & selected visiting artist (2019)

Skateboarding & Art - College Orientation Trip

Developed & co-led (Fall 2017)

Sailing College Orientation Trip

Developed, Unled (Fall 2017)

Mobile Podcasting Kit & Website

Created kit from old radio station equipment (2017)

Awards & Certifications

Gaiger Grant

For software purchase - Davinci Resolve (Spring 2019)

Global Engagement Grant

To take photos of life in Indonesia (Summer 2018)

Second Place

Tap Into Film 48Hr Film Festival (Spring 2018)

Last Place

Lake Raponda Sailing Regatta, two consecutive last places (2017 & 18)

Wilderness First Responder

EMT & CPR certified for remote locations (Summer 2017)

Eagle Scout

(June 2016)

Community Service

SYDA Foundation Multimedia Department

Cameraman #3

Operated camera for an internationally broadcasted, live stream

Video Assistant,

Recorded material for web galleries

Lighting Technician

Set up/circuit Lekos, Astras & other video & theatrical lights

Audio Technician Assistant

Mixing assisted for live production audio

Photography Assistant

Assisted with lighting & second camera

Others

Oyase Vermont Wilderness School

Mentoring children in nature, intern (2017-2018)

Beta Phi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Urban Ministries, volunteer (2016)

NC Science & Engineering Fair

Hillside High School, volunteer (2014-16)

Publications

Surfactant Administration in Preterm Infants: Drug Development Opportunities

Publication in Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of Pediatrics, & New England Journal of Medical: https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(18)31688-3/abstract

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