Resume

RACHEL J. CHOI

choirjh@umich.edu • (734) 358-7398

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Bachelor of Arts, May 2015

Major in Communications, Minor in Writing
Cumulative GPA 3.32
Relevant coursework: New Media Writing: Ethos and New Media, Persuasion Methods and Campaigns, Introduction to Media Production

EXPERIENCE

VENTANA PRODUCTIONS (January 2015) Grand Rapids, MI

Production Freelancer

Filmed and conducted interview with Jim Paek, South Korean Olympic hockey coach, for Korean Economic Institute’s (KEI) Korean American Day celebration, which was played as pre-award introduction video

INTERVARSITY TWENTYONEHUNDRED PRODUCTIONS (January 2015) Madison, WI

Production Intern

Edited documentary-style promotional video for The Price of Life, a human trafficking campaign, produced 812 views and drew over 5,000 college students to participate in campaign
Collaborated with team to brainstorm weekly Facebook posts, which produced online engagement of 100-200 people
Conceptualized unique projection treatment for the 24th Global Urbana Missions Conference’s main promotional video; resulting in clarity of conference theme and narrative

WOLVERINE TV (UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN) (2013-2014) Ann Arbor, MI

Writer, Camera Operator, Reporter

Researched, wrote, and reported on celebrity news stories and concert/social events on campus, which were broadcasted on WOLV TV channel, watched by university students
Operated upright cameras and recorded a celebrity news talk show and actively communicated producer’s directions and cues to anchors and camera operators

LEADERSHIP KIWI PRODUCTIONS (UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN) (2014-2015) Ann Arbor, MI

Creative Director, Vocalist, Music Composer, PR Assistant

Composed music and lyrics and performed as vocalist for band Kiwi In Season’s two albums Bucket List and Milestone; released on top online commercial Korean music sites such as Mnet and Naver[SP1]
Created and directed marketing campaigns through active public relations on and offline including Kiwi In Season’s Facebook page; targeted both local and global listeners, resulting in greater viewership and 325 fans on Facebook[SP2]
Directed production team, coordinated actors and location schedules as producer, and created concept and music for music video “Better”, resulting in 1,175 views on YouTube and two screenings for University cultural events

ASIAN INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (AIV) (2011-2015) Ann Arbor, MI

Worship Coordinator

Managed and arranged overall team functions by delegating different roles and following up on team members with schedules, planning sessions, and transportation for equipment on time before events; improved efficiency and achieved time savings in organizing each event
Facilitated continuous improvement of organization through ongoing and active communications with team; initiated training workshops and community building activities to resolve spiritual and technical concerns brought by band members
Educated and directed 80-100 college students in weekly worship sessions; negotiated and organized large events with other leaders to cater to organization’s culture and needs
Mentored worship leaders by coaching them in speech, music, and leadership skills

ADDITIONAL

• SOFTWARE: Adobe Creative Suite, ProPresenter, and Microsoft Office