I graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Innovation degree in Digital Filmmaking and a Cross-Discipline in Globalization in 2022. I have always loved the art of storytelling and began writing at a young age. I became interested in filmmaking because of my dad, who is a UCCS alum and a film editor. Working at Walt Disney World and Inspire Event Technologies at The Broadmoor has allowed me to gain experience in leadership and hospitality. I hope to gain more experience in film production, particularly screenwriting, and bring meaningful stories to life.
Introduction to the Bachelor of Innovation™ (BI) Degree Program
The Bachelor of Innovation (BI) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs . The BI™ is a family of degrees, much like a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts. It is a very structured program that consists of an Innovation Core, a Cross-Discipline Core, a major field of study, general education courses and Compass Curriculum requirements. The Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering, and Letters, Arts, and Sciences all offer BI degrees.
Each Cross-Discipline Core is a concentration of five courses from one “cross over” area outside of the designated major. Students select one Cross-Discipline Core to complement their education and career goals. The courses provide basic knowledge, appreciation and experience about what professionals in that area do, and sufficient background to effectively interact in that domain.
Thirteen majors are included in the the Bachelor of Innovation program. The major is a subject in which to specialize and typically requires one-third to one-half of the credits required for the degree. The majors included in the BI degree are listed below.
Awards & Certifications
2x President's List - achieved a 4.0 GPA
6x Dean's List - achieved a 3.9 GPA
Summa Cum Laude
2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Digital Filmmaking, B.I.
CU: Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Certification
Skills & Competencies
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Premiere Pro, Intuit QuickBooks, Final Draft 11, Behringer X32 Digital Mixer, X32-Mix app for iPad, Procreate drawing app for iPad
Skilled writer and artist in both digital and traditional art forms, specifically pencil sketches, acrylic, and watercolor
Demonstration of Leadership
While I do not naturally gravitate towards the role of a leader, I have nonetheless gained experience as a leader on numerous occasions. Most recently, I stepped into the temporary position of the Operations Supervisor at Inspire Event Technologies, LLC at The Broadmoor after the position was left abruptly vacant. The position involved coordinating sets, kickoffs, and strikes with small teams of technicians, as well as being the first point of contact for several high-end clients.
I have also directed couple of short films, including a recreation of a scene from the film, The King's Speech, where I explained my vision for the scene to a small crew of students. Additionally, I was the Head Writer for Season 8 of the Bluffs, in charge of developing the story and editing the drafts of the scripts together, in addition to writing several scenes for the season.
The Bachelor of Innovation program also gave me the opportunity to co-lead a team of six students as we worked with a real-world client on a project. I worked with my other co-leaders to coordinate the production of a promotional video, to delegate tasks, and to communicate effectively with the client. We succeeded in developing our video and even gave the client more than they asked for by presenting a social media analysis and plan as well.
References
David R. Nelson, MFA
Department of Communication Chair
Professor
Fall 2020 - Spring 2022
Mathew Day
Warehouse Manager for Inspire at the Broadmoor
Manager
Fall 2023 - Present
ToniAnn Bartman
Leader at Donald's Double Feature at Walt Disney World
Manager
January 2023 - August 2023
Fr. Gregory Golyzniak
Pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church
Employer
June 2016 - Dec 2022
Nancy Jones
Bookkeeper, Owner of Nancy Jones Bookkeeping
Employer
August 2019 - Dec 2022