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Christopher Hermelin

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661-210-7455

Education

  • BA in Creative Writing and Modern Literature – University of California Santa Cruz, June 2009

Work History

  • ESL Scriptwriter – Lateral Communications, 2009-2010. Wrote scripts to exacting specifications from outlines agreed upon by the director/producer
  • Apple Store Trainer/Specialist – Apple 2009-2010. Trained, explained and educated casual shoppers and professionals on Apple computers while maintaining a sparkling sales and recommendation record.
  • Freelance Web Content Creation- Socksmith and Razorfrog, 2008-Present. Writes, designs, and advises in social marketing and creative content.
  • Writing Group Creation self-employed, 2007-2008. Coordinated, hosted, and inspired groups of writers at UC Santa Cruz for better camaraderie and less error-ridden stories.

Awards and Recognition

  • Starbucks “The Way I See It” Campaign – Quote chosen from over 600,000 submissions for tall cup #170, alongside musicians like Ben Kweller and actors like Don Cheadle.
  • Rooftop Comedy – Two time finalist in Rooftop Comedy’s College Competition
  • Chautauqua – Sex Comedy “Live Like the Romans” chosen for production to universal acclaim
  • Nichelle Tramble’s Lecture Contest – Story chosen for an award and special recognition by novelist and television writer Nichelle Tramble.
  • Mom’s Refrigerator – Mom has featured work on the refrigerator for years, alongside stiff sisterly competition and complicated shopping lists
Skills
  • Computer: I can work with confidence in OpenOffice, Google Docs, Microsoft Office and iWork program packages, as well as all of iLife, Photoshop, Final Draft, and inDesign
  • Writing: Proficient in long and short form fiction, scriptwriting (television, film and stage), journalism and stand-up
  • Personal: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, and generally excited to be alive. I bring a smile and a new perspective wherever I go. I’m also on time. All the time.