Courtney Fellion has too many jobs.
2010 CURRICULUM VITAE
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:: EDUCATION ::
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies, Minor in Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, 2004-2008
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List (three terms)
Exchange Student in the School of American Studies
University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, Fall 2007
Courses in American Film Studies, Photography, and French
:: TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ::
Marketing and Research Intern
Documentary Cinema Institute, Denver, CO | 1/10 – present
Collecting research on local filmmakers and filmmaking in the Rocky Mountain region.
Bruce and Dorothy Dines Western American Art Intern
Petrie Institute of Western American Art, Denver Art Museum | 09/09 – 12/09
Compiling research from museum archives and library resources for a special exhibit on the various connections between Western films and art.
Teaching Assistant
Film Studies Department, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO | 08/08 – 12/08
Assisted with FILM 3013: Women in Film under Dr. Melinda Barlow.
Research Assistant
Film Studies Department, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO | 08/08– 12/08
Assisted with FILM 4010/5010 ARTF: Ephemeral Media, under Dr. Melinda Barlow.
Guest Lecturer
Film Studies Department, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO | 04/08
Presentation for FILM 3013: Women in Film on sex education curriculum as influenced by a sexually explicit female-oriented image culture.
Digital Video Instructor/Counselor
ID Tech Camps, Denver, CO | 07/05 – 08/05
Taught digital video filmmaking to children and teens ages 10-17. Responsible for instruction of curriculum, software (Final Cut Pro) and equipment/cameras.
:: WORK EXPERIENCE ::
Founder and Owner
TV Dinner Design, www.tvdinnerdesign.com | Jan 09 - present
Freelance graphic and web design, identity, branding, and creative marketing materials. Clients include: the CU Distinguished Speaker’s Board (Kofi Annan, Madeleine Albright events), as well as national film and media companies such as PlasterCity Digital Post.
Publicity and Promotions Manager
International Film Series, Boulder, CO | Aug 05 - Sept 08
Assisted programming of semester film programs with industry research. Managed film screenings and creation of promotional and press materials. Member of Sundance Institute’s Art House Project with panel discussion and Industry Pass at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
Marketing Media & Graphic Designer
University Memorial Center, Boulder, CO | Dec 04 - Sept 08
Designed and produced materials including newspaper and web ads, posters, brochures, etc. Three first place design awards from the Association of College Unions International: Promotional Campaign, Brochure Design, and Other Media categories.
:: INTERNSHIPS ::
Fall 2006: Programming Intern, International Film Series, Boulder, Colorado
Fall 2006: Intern, TIE International Experimental Cinema Exposition, Denver CO
Fall 2005: Market Research Intern, Porter Marketing Consulting, Virtual, US
Summer 2005: Videography Intern, News First 5/30, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Summer 2005: Art Gallery Assistant, Phototroph Gallery, Manitou Springs, Colorado
:: PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES ::
2007: Art Editor, Evoke Journal, University of Colorado at Boulder
2007: Film Studies Student Fee Committee, University of Colorado, Boulder
2007: Volunteer, AURORA Animation Festival, Norwich, UK
2007 – 2008: Marketing Committee, Miramontes Festival for Women in the Arts
2006 – 2008: Volunteer, Women’s Resource Center, University of Colorado, Boulder
2006 – 2007: DJ, Radio 1190: "Boom Operator" radio show for film soundtracks
2006 – 2007: Marketing Committee, Welcome Fest, University of Colorado at Boulder
:: ACADEMIC HONORS ::
2009: 1st Place Undergrad Non-Fiction, Thompson Awards for Western American Writing
2009: 1st Place Fine Art Category, Thompson Awards for Western American Writing
2008: Leah Kelly Award for Sociopolitical Film Criticism
2006 – now: National Collegiate Scholar Club member
2005: Grillo Award for Excellence in Student Filmmaking: I Remember the West
College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List, three semesters
:: SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS ::
2008: University Memorial Center Director’s Scholarship
2006 – 2008: Raytheon Scholarship
2006 – 2008: Buff Bicycle Classic Scholarship
2007: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Grant, University of Colorado. “Deconstructing and Reconstructing the West”: Photographic survey of the remains and transformations of Western film sets.
:: PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHY ::
2006: “Vibe,” black and white photography, University of Colorado Honors Journal, Boulder, CO
2007: “Hank,” “The Roosters,” digital color photography, Evoke Journal, Boulder, CO
:: SOFTWARE ::
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark, Final Cut Studio, Premiere, Audacity, ProTools, MS Office Suite, XHTML, CSS, ActionScript 2.0