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Dalena Soun

@dalenasoun

First-generation Emerson College graduate seeking entry-level roles in film, TV, streaming, gaming, development, or production.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an entry-level role in entertainment production or development that offers hands-on production work, mentorship, growth opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.

I am a proud, first-generation 2025 graduate of Emerson College with a B.A. in Media and Video Arts Production, seeking an entry-level position in the entertainment industry.

My hands-on production experience includes a development internship where I read and covered hundreds of pages weekly, and production assistant duties on a short film handling set design, camera equipment, lighting, and scripty notes.

I’ve boosted engagement as a social media intern—raising social metrics by 35%—and coordinated events and office support across academic departments, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.

Combined with customer-facing roles as a barista and hostess, I offer dependable teamwork, event coordination, and technical skills including social media management, Canva, and Microsoft Office. I am willing to relocate and eager to contribute to film, television, streaming, gaming, development, or production teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Development Intern

International Screenwriters Association

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Read ~600 pages weekly of features, hour-long pilots, and shorts to identify contest contenders and produced script coverage used in weekly editorial discussions.

Script Coverage Report Writing Time Management Editorial

Barista / Cashier

Thinking Cup

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Greeted and assisted customers, processed payments via Square, and restocked supplies to ensure smooth shift transitions and service continuity.

Customer Service Cash Handling Communication Teamwork

Production Assistant

Introducing Mimi

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Prepared set dressing, camera and lighting equipment for scene takes, ran production errands, and slated/took scripty notes for every take to support smooth shoot operations.

Lighting Setup Time Management

Hostess

Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 (8 months)

Managed seating for up to 200 guests per shift, coordinated with service staff, and greeted guests in Japanese to enhance cultural authenticity and guest experience.

Seating Management Guest Relations Bilingual Customer Service Communication Multitasking

Social Media Intern

Mind's Eye

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Increased social media engagement by 35% through targeted Instagram and Twitter content and coordinated over a dozen events to improve attendee satisfaction.

Social Media Management Content Creation Instagram Twitter Event Coordination Analytics Canva

Office Assistant

English & Communications Department

Sep 2021 - May 2022 (8 months)

Created social posts using Canva to boost engagement, handled printing/scanning for faculty, and assisted event setup to support departmental operations.

Canva Administrative Support Document Management Communication