SOPHIE WACHS

Production Experience

What It's Like to Be Okay
Associate Producer
October 2023-present

  • Search for and hire relevant crew members, organize purchases, and obtain necessary legal permissions
  • Ensure fluid channels of communication between the production team, cast, and crew members
  • Swiftly solve on-set challenges and guarantee a seamless filming process

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Production Assistant
July 2023-August 2023

  • Executed daily tasks as directed by 1st Assistant Director and 2nd Assistant Director
  • Locked up sets, controlled flow of traffic, and ensured a seamless filming process
  • Maintained relevant paperwork and communicated efficiently to coordinate catering and general ease of production

Northeastern University production experience
Various Roles
September 2021-May 2023

  • Documentary on fatphobia (senior capstone - writer, executive producer, director, editor)
  • Documentary on London architecture landscape through history (co-writer, co-producer, behind-the-scenes editor)
  • Meet-cute short (co-producer, co-editor, boom operator, co-writer)
  • Comedy advice podcast sketch (writer, producer, voice actress, sound mixer, editor)
  • Flat-earther couple sketch (writer, producer, cinematographer, director, editor)
  • Music talk show mini-episode (director, producer)
  • Guayakí Yerba Mate commerical (floor director, producer)


Education

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
July 2019-May 2023

American Institute of Foreign Study
London, England, United Kingdom
May 2022—June 2022

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW, Australia
July 2019—December 2019

Bryn Mawr School
Baltimore, MD
High school diploma
September 2011-June 2019

Relevant Experience

Baron's K-9 Market, Glyndon, MD
Pet Nutrition Associate, Marketing Specialist 
April 2025-present

  • Complete transactions and manage customer experience
  • Aid customers in establishing a tailored regimen for their pet
  • Create marketing materials for social media accounts, newsletters, and other visual mediums

Galeone Photographers & Color Lab, Hunt Valley, MD
Photographer
November 2024-April 2025

  • Facilitate individual and group photoshoots
  • Set up and break down equipment, coordinate travel to photoshoot site
  • Complete ad-hoc tasks in-office as requested

Freelance, Various Locations
Producer, Social Media Editor
July 2023-present

  • Produce social media content and strategy for independent film
  • Researched and contributed to independent film distribution strategy
  • Designed and executed real estate property website

Whitaker Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
Creative Development Intern
January 2024-May 2024

  • Wrote thorough script coverage on novels, screenplays, short stories, and articles
  • Conducted research on articles and IP rights for potential new projects
  • Participated in group pitch and brainstorming sessions

Columbus & Over Group, Boston, MA
Video Producer, Multimedia Designer
July 2022—May 2023

  • Filmed and edited teasers, highlight reels, and social campaigns for luxury residential real estate brokerage
  • Filmed and edited agent profiles, lifestyle content, and engaging content in line with social media trends
  • Maintained cleanliness and function of Sony, Tamron, and RODE equipment and DJI Mavic drone
  • Researched digital trends and developed social media strategy to benefit content performance
  • Prepared video marketing materials in Canva for internal and external marketing meetings and listing pitches

Independent Film Festival, Boston, MA
Volunteer
May 2023

  • Organized and sold IFF merchandise, handled cash and credit card payments
  • Attended screenings to support the IFFBoston community of filmmakers and attendees

Grafik, Alexandria, VA
Marketing Intern (remote)
January 2021—November 2021

  • Assisted with branding and marketing research, interview transcription, competitive audits, and digital research
  • Performed keyword research and search engine optimization support for the agency and clients
  • Provided support with agency awards, submission packages, public relations, and marketing automation support(contact prospecting, email marketing list creation)
  • Researched the latest advancements in digital marketing and advertising platforms (Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
  • Brainstormed new ways to increase customer engagement and brand awareness for our clients and contributed thought leadership content for the Grafik blog and social media channels


Skills

  • Communication and leadership
  • Writing, editing, and concision
  • Note-taking and transcription 
  • Data and physical file organization
  • Calendar management and scheduling
  • Rolling calls
  • Detail oriented 
  • Creative and strategic mindset

Interests

  • Photography
  • Comedy
  • Television and film
  • Bartending
  • Mental health and wellness
  • Traveling 
  • Boxing
  • Cooking and baking
  • Drumming
  • Candle-making 
  • Flipping furniture

Software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Audition, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere) 
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word)
  • Social Media (TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest) 
  • Pre-Production (Celtx Scriptwriting, Simple Callsheet)
  • Google Suite (Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides)
  • Project Management (Jira, Trello, Monday.com)

Hardware

Digital & Video Camera

  • Canon Rebel T5i*
  • Sony a7ii
  • Sony Cybershot*

35mm Film Camera

  • Nikon N90*
  • Canon Sure Shot Ace*

Audio

  • Zoom H4n Pro Portable 4-Track Portable Recorder
  • Lavalier Microphones (RODE & Tascam)
  • Handheld microphones (omnidirectional and cardioid)

Miscellaneous

  • DJI RS3 Gimbal
  • DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone
  • Insta360 X2
  • Aputure MC 4-Light Travel Kit
  • Tripods

*equipment I own

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