Melina Matthews
Columbia
Summary
Film/Musical Theatre Actress and Production Assistant
Hardworking individual with multiple talents and skills eager to secure position in the performing arts or the entertainment industry. Excellent work ethic and communication skills. Proactive and goal-oriented person who relates well to others in working toward a common goal.
Please refer to performance resume listed under websites and portfolios
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
University of South Carolina Theatre Running Crew
09.2023 - Current
- Worked on backstage crew for three theatre productions
- Gained experience in costume, hair, and makeup design, and made set changes
- Shadowed the Production Assistant for shows and experienced show coordination with cast, audience, and teams of the shows
Northwest YMCA After-School Counselor
08.2023 - Current
- Provided childcare for children ages 4-13
- Created a positive after-school learning environment
- Developed skills in communicating with children, parents, and counselors
University of South Carolina Fall Sports Marketing Intern
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as a Marketing Intern for Fall Sports
- Worked marketing booths, public relations activities, and sound booths for games
- Gained skills in providing hospitality and working in sports events, particularly soccer, football, and volleyball
University of California Los Angeles Summer Acting on Camera Institute
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Participated in a two-week summer institute with courses in acting, scene study, and writing
- Wrote, performed, filmed, and directed my own scene for our final project
- Gained knowledge about the film industry as an actor, writer, director, and technician
Education
Degree - Theatre, Dance
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2026
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, NC06-2022
Skills
- Dancing
- Singing (Mezzo-Soprano)
- Acting
- Backstage Assisting
- Makeup and Costuming
- Production Assisting
- Childcare Providing
- Public Relations Marketing
- Teaching
- Choreographing
Timeline
University of South Carolina Theatre Running Crew
09.2023 - Current
University of South Carolina Fall Sports Marketing Intern
09.2023 - 12.2023
Northwest YMCA After-School Counselor
08.2023 - Current
University of California Los Angeles Summer Acting on Camera Institute
06.2021 - 07.2021
Degree - Theatre, Dance
University of South Carolina
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
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