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Mila Jimenez

Chicago

Summary

Chicago based filmmaker dedicated to pursuing authentic storytelling and narration. Well versed film experience, but overall well rounded education and extracurriculars.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Mock Trial Attorney

Mock Trial
Chicago
2025.03 - Current
  • Sufficiently represented client in court hearings and trials
  • Conducted legal research and interviewed witnesses to ensure best course of action

Youth and Gov Legislator

Youth and Government
Chicago
2024.09 - Current
  • Worked successfully to pass bills that improved the lives of citizens in Illinois

Yearbook Editor-in-Chief

Yearbook Club
Chicago
2024.09 - Current
  • Led the yearbook team by gathering content, managing deadlines, and facilitating meetings

Tutor

FORA
Chicago
2023.09 - Current
  • Tutored children who were refugees in various areas of study
  • Created a comfortable environment for children to have a safe place

Lifeguard

Skokie Pools
Skokie
2025.05 - 2025.08
  • Responded to emergencies using first aid and rescue techniques
  • Collaborated with team to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons

Documentary Filmmaker

Open Center For The Arts
Chicago
2024.05 - 2025.08
  • Directed two short films exploring Lawndale, a neighborhood on the South side of Chicago

Writer and Director

Chicago Academy for the Arts
Chicago
  • Wrote and Directed five short films
  • "One Lawndale", "Ruth and Lou", "Her Will", "BSU Showcase: Influence on Genre", "Kenosha"

Education

Lane Tech
Chicago, IL

Film Production

Chicago Academy For The Arts
Chicago
2026-05

Skills

  • Well versed in editing softwares such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Final Cut
  • Comfortable in project leadership positions
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Lifeguard

Skokie Pools
2025.05 - 2025.08

Mock Trial Attorney

Mock Trial
2025.03 - Current

Youth and Gov Legislator

Youth and Government
2024.09 - Current

Yearbook Editor-in-Chief

Yearbook Club
2024.09 - Current

Documentary Filmmaker

Open Center For The Arts
2024.05 - 2025.08

Tutor

FORA
2023.09 - Current

Writer and Director

Chicago Academy for the Arts

Lane Tech

Film Production

Chicago Academy For The Arts
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