Sofia Solimando
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John Hulme
Sofia is currently in my Documenting Your World class at Rutgers University, a multimedia course that requires each student to create both an original podcast and a short-form documentary focusing on something that's happening in their own lives. From the very first session, Sofia has brought an infectiously positive energy to the classroom, engaging deeply in every discussion and taking on every assignment with great intensity. She's an outstanding collaborator on group projects, so much so that when I noticed another student struggling with assignments due to a language barrier, I asked Sofia to lend him extra support. She accepted without batting an eye, and that student has finally found his footing as a direct result of her efforts -- which only led me to toss new challenges in Sofia's direction. When another professor and I decided to create our own original podcast celebrating Rutgers "Writer's House" program, we were looking for a student to play the role of narrator. Having heard Sofia's podcast (and knowing she's interning at professional radio station) it was an easy choice to make, and as expected, she nailed the part. What makes collaborating with Sofia so enjoyable is that she's up for anything at a moment's notice, from giving feedback on our podcast to being interviewed for another student's short film about the struggles of trying to live a creative life. I look forward to continuing to work with Sofia after the semester is over, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an up and coming young artist who's brimming with ideas and hungry for new experience.
John Hulme
Sofia is currently in my Documenting Your World class at Rutgers University, a multimedia course that requires each student to create both an original podcast and a short-form documentary focusing on something that's happening in their own lives. From the very first session, Sofia has brought an infectiously positive energy to the classroom, engaging deeply in every discussion and taking on every assignment with great intensity. She's an outstanding collaborator on group projects, so much so that when I noticed another student struggling with assignments due to a language barrier, I asked Sofia to lend him extra support. She accepted without batting an eye, and that student has finally found his footing as a direct result of her efforts -- which only led me to toss new challenges in Sofia's direction. When another professor and I decided to create our own original podcast celebrating Rutgers "Writer's House" program, we were looking for a student to play the role of narrator. Having heard Sofia's podcast (and knowing she's interning at professional radio station) it was an easy choice to make, and as expected, she nailed the part. What makes collaborating with Sofia so enjoyable is that she's up for anything at a moment's notice, from giving feedback on our podcast to being interviewed for another student's short film about the struggles of trying to live a creative life. I look forward to continuing to work with Sofia after the semester is over, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an up and coming young artist who's brimming with ideas and hungry for new experience.
John Hulme
Sofia is currently in my Documenting Your World class at Rutgers University, a multimedia course that requires each student to create both an original podcast and a short-form documentary focusing on something that's happening in their own lives. From the very first session, Sofia has brought an infectiously positive energy to the classroom, engaging deeply in every discussion and taking on every assignment with great intensity. She's an outstanding collaborator on group projects, so much so that when I noticed another student struggling with assignments due to a language barrier, I asked Sofia to lend him extra support. She accepted without batting an eye, and that student has finally found his footing as a direct result of her efforts -- which only led me to toss new challenges in Sofia's direction. When another professor and I decided to create our own original podcast celebrating Rutgers "Writer's House" program, we were looking for a student to play the role of narrator. Having heard Sofia's podcast (and knowing she's interning at professional radio station) it was an easy choice to make, and as expected, she nailed the part. What makes collaborating with Sofia so enjoyable is that she's up for anything at a moment's notice, from giving feedback on our podcast to being interviewed for another student's short film about the struggles of trying to live a creative life. I look forward to continuing to work with Sofia after the semester is over, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an up and coming young artist who's brimming with ideas and hungry for new experience.
John Hulme
Sofia is currently in my Documenting Your World class at Rutgers University, a multimedia course that requires each student to create both an original podcast and a short-form documentary focusing on something that's happening in their own lives. From the very first session, Sofia has brought an infectiously positive energy to the classroom, engaging deeply in every discussion and taking on every assignment with great intensity. She's an outstanding collaborator on group projects, so much so that when I noticed another student struggling with assignments due to a language barrier, I asked Sofia to lend him extra support. She accepted without batting an eye, and that student has finally found his footing as a direct result of her efforts -- which only led me to toss new challenges in Sofia's direction. When another professor and I decided to create our own original podcast celebrating Rutgers "Writer's House" program, we were looking for a student to play the role of narrator. Having heard Sofia's podcast (and knowing she's interning at professional radio station) it was an easy choice to make, and as expected, she nailed the part. What makes collaborating with Sofia so enjoyable is that she's up for anything at a moment's notice, from giving feedback on our podcast to being interviewed for another student's short film about the struggles of trying to live a creative life. I look forward to continuing to work with Sofia after the semester is over, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an up and coming young artist who's brimming with ideas and hungry for new experience.
Experience
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book180
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Writer & Host
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Dec 2019 - Present
• Examine each phase of story structure/production from development through post-production of podcast • Analyze lore and conduct interview investigations, cold call, email guests • Narrate and host original true crime podcast of 10 episodes to be pitched to Audible • Examine each phase of story structure/production from development through post-production of podcast • Analyze lore and conduct interview investigations, cold call, email guests • Narrate and host original true crime podcast of 10 episodes to be pitched to Audible
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Terri & Sandy
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2021 - May 2023
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Adhouse Advertising School
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
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Story Consultant
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
• Critique scripts & determine if elements including plot, characters, theme & dialogue are strong • Consult with screenwriter John Hulme and formulate creative revisions of scripts • Conceptually edit YA TV series, Capture the Flag, and Fantasy series, Vanishing Point • Enhance development and execution of pitch decks for presentation to production studios • Critique scripts & determine if elements including plot, characters, theme & dialogue are strong • Consult with screenwriter John Hulme and formulate creative revisions of scripts • Conceptually edit YA TV series, Capture the Flag, and Fantasy series, Vanishing Point • Enhance development and execution of pitch decks for presentation to production studios
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Lionsgate
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Script Consultant
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Jun 2020 - Oct 2021
• Write in-depth script analysis on storyline and structure for Bagman screenwriter, John Hulme • Highlight potential pacing, dialogue and structural issues & suggest how to address them • Integrate Lionsgate’s feedback in original horror screenplay Bagman, dir. Colm McCarthy (Peaky Blinders & Black Mirror) & produced by Temple Hill Productions (Twilight, The Fault in Our Stars & The Maze Runner) • Write in-depth script analysis on storyline and structure for Bagman screenwriter, John Hulme • Highlight potential pacing, dialogue and structural issues & suggest how to address them • Integrate Lionsgate’s feedback in original horror screenplay Bagman, dir. Colm McCarthy (Peaky Blinders & Black Mirror) & produced by Temple Hill Productions (Twilight, The Fault in Our Stars & The Maze Runner)
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Script Supervisor
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
• Oversaw script continuity during filming and production • Provided director Matt Servitto (The Sopranos) script references and cues • Maintained detailed logs of daily scene shots and production notes (50 entries per day) • Closely monitored script during filming for dialogue, cues and continuity • Oversaw script continuity during filming and production • Provided director Matt Servitto (The Sopranos) script references and cues • Maintained detailed logs of daily scene shots and production notes (50 entries per day) • Closely monitored script during filming for dialogue, cues and continuity
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Co-Writer/Co-Creative Director
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Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
• Developed initial brand framework and content for a start-up company • Researched target audience & brainstormed creative ideas for campaigns • Wrote original copy for two 45 second commercials • Confirmed/directed brand messages were properly executed on set • Strategically selected voiceover and oversaw post-production • Developed initial brand framework and content for a start-up company • Researched target audience & brainstormed creative ideas for campaigns • Wrote original copy for two 45 second commercials • Confirmed/directed brand messages were properly executed on set • Strategically selected voiceover and oversaw post-production
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Creative/Media Coordinator
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Dec 2019 - Sep 2020
• Developed original campaign to increase Writers House awareness & enrollment • Designed social media content such as graphics, contests and engagement opportunities • Increased Instagram engagements by about 2,000 impressions & 35 followers in two weeks • Hosted Writers House original podcast & Liaised between University dept. heads & publics • Developed original campaign to increase Writers House awareness & enrollment • Designed social media content such as graphics, contests and engagement opportunities • Increased Instagram engagements by about 2,000 impressions & 35 followers in two weeks • Hosted Writers House original podcast & Liaised between University dept. heads & publics
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The Livingston Theatre Company
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Advertising
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May 2019 - Jun 2020
• Strategically formulated targeted messaging and designed brand merchandise • Tripled ticket sales in 24 hours through flyer distribution and tabling efforts • Independently led 7-person Marketing Team to launch brand awareness & sales programs • Spearheaded original ad campaign that increased playbill ads & forged business partnerships • Strategically formulated targeted messaging and designed brand merchandise • Tripled ticket sales in 24 hours through flyer distribution and tabling efforts • Independently led 7-person Marketing Team to launch brand awareness & sales programs • Spearheaded original ad campaign that increased playbill ads & forged business partnerships
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New Jersey 101.5 Radio
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
• Researched & catered content towards target audience for on-air talent Bill Spadea to cover • Created/edited audio & video social media content & blog posts for NJ101.5 website & News Articles • Simultaneously monitored ten phone lines to interview & filter incoming calls for on-air broadcast • Collaborated in client and business meetings with President and CRO of New Jersey 101.5 • Researched & catered content towards target audience for on-air talent Bill Spadea to cover • Created/edited audio & video social media content & blog posts for NJ101.5 website & News Articles • Simultaneously monitored ten phone lines to interview & filter incoming calls for on-air broadcast • Collaborated in client and business meetings with President and CRO of New Jersey 101.5
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Townsquare Media
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Morning Show Intern at New Jersey 101.5
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
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Education
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2017 - 2021
Rutgers University
Communication spec. Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations, Creative Writing & Music, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management -
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