About

Hi! My name is Elise Nation and I am a visual content creator continuously working on ways to tell the best story. I am always seeking a greater knowledge of filmmaking and storytelling through industry experience opportunities.

EDUCATION

University of Georgia

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications

  • Master of Fine Arts – Film, Television, and Digital Media – 2022
  • Bachelor of Arts – Entertainment and Media Studies – 2018

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

  • Bachelor of Arts – Film Studies – 2018

Professional Experience

Content Creator and Digital Marketer – Rinse Bath and Body

March 2019 – July 2021

  • Promoted company products and people through video production & social media posts.
  • Curated content that brought over 5,000 followers to social page. (@rinsesoap)
  • Created a catalog of products and user photos for the Rinse website & brand.
  • Designed newsletters and ads for wholesale accounts & over 30,000 subscribers.
  • Designed and customized product labels, advertisements, and website layout.

Video Game Researcher – Turner Broadcasting System

August 2017 – December 2017

  • 1 of 13 students chosen to curate game development designs for an interactive TV show.
  • Selected to present research and story designs to TBS employees and SVP of Digital Ventures.
  • Researched narrative structure and user interactivity within media.

Production Assistant – RAW London Production Company

May 2017 – June 2017

  • Assisted with client interviews – acted as a stand-in, set up equipment, & locked down set.
  • Worked on several client shoots – managed extras, ran craft services, & decorated sets.
  • Performed various tasks – assisted organization of social events for the production company, compiled/organized footage for videos, & assisted workplace management.
  • Contributed to website redesign – found missing content & reorganized blog posts.

Campus Transit Bus Operator – University of Georgia

April 2016 – July 2018

  • Provided customer service through transportation.
  • Worked student charters for campus tours, the football team, faculty tours & orientation.
  • Memorized and executed all campus routes as well as charter routes.

Social Media Coordinator – GreenShortz DIY

May 2015 – August 2015

  • Created and scheduled new and previous tweets containing tips, advice, and video information. Sent out daily using Hootsuite.

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Avid
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Hootsuite & Buffer & Later
  • MailChimp
  • Commercial Driver’s License (Level B)

Academic Achievements

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  • Dean’s List
  • Presidential Scholar
  • Phi Beta Kappa