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Susannah Ailene LEWIS

Hey there! My name is Susannah Lewis. I am an almost lifelong Virginia dweller and

mountain enthusiast. My love of storytelling began when I was just a child. My parents

tell me that I used to tell myself stories to go to sleep even when I was in the crib.

Which is probably where the insomnia started as well. When I was a kid, I used to

scratch my story-telling itch by making these really awful comics.

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Once I realized that I could write my stories on Word, that was when I really discovered my

love of writing. I wrote my first book when I was 15. Reading it now... makes my eyes

bleed. But it was the beginning of something great. It wasn't until I got to college that I realize

my love of screenwriting and filmmaking.

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These days, writing is like breathing to me. I'm not doing just because I enjoy it (although I really, really do).

I'm writing because I need to. If I don't write for long periods of time, I start to get antsy. Although I have recently discovered that making videos can satisfactorily get me my fix.

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I am a graduate of Liberty University (May, 2018), and currently self-employed as a writer and photographer.

2017 Me at Natural Bridge

Resume

Professional Skills Profile

  • Experience in script writing and script supervision, production planning, directing, blogging, podcasting, fiction writing, audio and video editing, self-publishing, and graphic design

  • Experience utilizing a variety of software: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Muse, Story, Audition, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Final Draft, Microsoft Office

  • Experience operating a variety of equipment: Panasonic GH4, Sony FS5, Sony C100, Nikon D3400 cameras, Zoom H4N and Zoom H4N Pro digital audio recorders, teleprompter, and studio camera

 

Education

Bachelor of Science in Digital Media (Transmedia Writing)               Anticipated May, 2018

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

  • Minor: Cinematic Arts

  • Honors: Honors Program (2014-present), Dean’s List (2015-present)

  • Affiliations: Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Association Honor Society,

Tau Sigma National Honor Society

  • Activities: Quiz Bowl team (2014-2015), Archery team (2015-present), Co-founder of Liberty University Creative Writing and Fiction Club (President, 2015-2018)

  • Relevant coursework: storytelling, media and strategic web writing, strategic communications, video production and editing, audio production and editing, cinematography and sound design, digital media producing and directing, motion picture directing, graphic design

 

Experience

Intern                                                                                                         May, 2017-August 2017

World Help, Forest, VA

  • Utilized storytelling skills to write accurate, imaginative, and persuasive child biographies to assist potential sponsors in identifying children to sponsor and persuade potential sponsors to enroll in the sponsorship program

  • Fact checked, proofread, formatted, and edited biographies as necessary to ensure readiness for publication

  • Created web and other content appropriate for target audiences to achieve measurable results

  • Ensured that writing met World Help requirements for style and content for publication

  • Completed other tasks as assigned and observed and participated in strategy development

 

Head Writer, First Assistant Director, Script Supervisor                     September, 2016-May, 2017

Flicker (student production), Lynchburg, VA

  • Planned and co-wrote script for several episodes of a science fiction television series

  • Assisted with planning production of first episode

  • Ensured filming of first episode was consistent with the written script and completed in a timely manner

 

President                                                                                                     November, 2015-January, 2018

Liberty University Creative Writing and Fiction Club, Lynchburg, VA

  • Co-founded club and completed all requirements to receive official recognition by the university in November, 2016

  • Planned, organized, and conducted meetings; delegated tasks and responsibilities to other club officers and communicated with Student Government Association and Director of Clubs

  • Grew membership from 6 to 15 regularly participating members

 

Writer                                                                                                         March, 2013-Present

Norfolk, VA and Lynchburg, VA

  • Write for 2 personal blogs on WordPress: , March, 2013-Present), and May, 2014-Present)

  • Wrote and self-published on Amazon (April, 2016)

 

Volunteer Positions

Office Assistant                                                                                         September, 2017-Present

Liberty Christian Academy, Lynchburg, VA

  • Maintain files and sort paperwork.

 

Writer                                                                                                        September, 2016-May, 2017

Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, Lynchburg, VA

  • Researched Confederate Civil War soldiers and composed brief biographies for use in a museum publication

 

Event Assistant                                                                                         September, 2015-May, 2016

The Journey, Lynchburg, VA

  • Led activities at radio station event tents on campus and provided administrative support at the radio station

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