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Mila Kennedy

Chicago

Summary

As someone who has worked in several different job environments, I have always been hardworking and efficient. With graduation on the horizon, I feel motivated to begin chasing my dreams as a creative. I am looking to use my passion for filmmaking and the skills I have gleaned from my time at DePaul University to create my path for the future.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer/Floor Staff Member

Crossroads Trading Co
04.2024 - Current
  • Providing excellent customer service for shoppers whilst helping with the purchasing as well as buying in of clothing
  • Assisting with social media and promotional tasks
  • Daily organizational and team tasks
  • Gaining knowledge on the fashion industry and growing/past trends

Student Filmmaker

DePaul University, Northwestern University
09.2021 - Current
  • 2nd Assistant Director and Script Supervisor on a short film titled Serenity in Sophomore year
  • 2nd Assistant Director on a short film titled Sliver of Light Under Your Door in junior year
  • Script Supervisor on a short film titled Quicksand in Junior year
  • Wardrobe and Production Design Assistant on a short film titled Scream 'til You Bleed in Senior year
  • Intimacy Coordinator, DIT, and Script Supervisor on a short film titled Asking For It in Senior year
  • Not including roles fulfilled for class-related projects

Service Team Member

sweetgreen
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Handled and washed produce
  • Prepared salads and operated register
  • Helped with both opening and closing tasks
  • Provided costumer service needs

Front Of House/Barista

Verzenay Patisserie
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Served and rung up customers with both online and in-person orders
  • Organizational and cleaning tasks
  • Worked both opening and closing shifts
  • Provided food and drink service both at the store front location and Green City Farmer's Market location
  • Helped with organizational tasks such as inventory and consolidation of ingredients in the kitchen
  • Managed online and phone orders

Store Clerk/Key Holder

Kites Boutique
04.2019 - 07.2022
  • Managed storefront and oversaw opening and closing tasks
  • Assisted customers with styling as well as purchasing and packaging items
  • Priced and organized designer clothing/jewelry
  • Assisted in promotional tasks such as taking photos for social media
  • Assisted store owner in custom design orders

Social Media Intern/Journalist

Solana Beach 4 Equality
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Curated social media posts for a grassroots organization that promoted equal rights
  • Participated in group events
  • Edited footage of group events
  • Wrote journalistic style profiles on several female business owners

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2025

Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptation
  • Team Work
  • Creativity
  • Organizational Skills
  • Inventory Management
  • Social Media Management
  • Promotional Skills
  • Video Editing
  • Both Journalistic and Creative Writing

Timeline

Buyer/Floor Staff Member

Crossroads Trading Co
04.2024 - Current

Service Team Member

sweetgreen
08.2023 - 01.2024

Front Of House/Barista

Verzenay Patisserie
03.2022 - 01.2023

Student Filmmaker

DePaul University, Northwestern University
09.2021 - Current

Social Media Intern/Journalist

Solana Beach 4 Equality
01.2021 - 05.2021

Store Clerk/Key Holder

Kites Boutique
04.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television

DePaul University
Mila Kennedy