MaryKatherine Patteson is a creative media and theatre student at James Madison University with experience in digital storytelling, branding, and production design. She has led large-scale creative projects, managed social media campaigns, and produced multimedia content for both university and professional settings. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, photography, and directing, MK brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project she takes on.
Summary
Performance Resume:
Education
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Education 〰️
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts: Media Arts & Design/Theatre
(Concentrations in Digital Video & Cinema/New Work)
Relevant coursework: Video Production, Post Production, Producing & Directing, Media Law, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Theatre History (I, II, III), Performance Analysis, Devising, Directing for the Theatre, Intermediate Spanish
Experience
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Experience 〰️
Freelance Publicist: JMU Theatre
April 2024 - Present
Develop unique, diverse campaigns for various plays & musicals: TRAP, A Wrinkle in Time, Director’s Fest, & Big Fish. Create a brand image consistent through all advertising, and strongly reflects the director’s vision. Photograph and video rehearsals for archival & promotional purposes. Create digital, print, out-of-home, and video advertisements including posters & programs.
Creative Services Intern: The Muny
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Assisted the Muny Marketing team in all creative needs and strategic planning. Photographed & filmed dance and staging rehearsals, technical rehearsals, backstage at performances, Muny events, and audience experience. Designed advertisements for digital and print. Lead designer on two preshow events which coordinated multiple vendors and 500 + participants.
VP Public Relations: JMU Panhellenic
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
Managed all communication from council to external community, maintained an active social media presence on multiple platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, effectively conveying the council's values & events, to a following of 5000+. Produced compelling, on-brand graphics, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Coordinated procurement of merchandise for the Executive Board, making informed decisions between vendors based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability.
Communications & Media Intern: Turbocam International
May 2022 - August 2022
Assisted the Communications and Media team with daily needs; (photography, posting, graphic design). Completed a company branding manual for internal and external use, organized and filmed a video highlighting company interns, assisted in the design, and build of a large float for a community event, and communicated with vendors regarding logistics day of event.
