CV
PERSONAL DETAILS
Office: (305) 237-1491
Cell: (786) 423-2106
E-Mail: agonza29@mdc.edu
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
Education
2005
The Peter Stark Producing Program, University of Southern California, CA
MFA in Film Production and Business
Awards:
Rodolfo Montes Memorial Scholarship
Preuss Scholarship Recipient.
Graduate Work:
Thesis:
STEALING CARMEL, Written by Patrick Day
Presented a developed and contractually acquired feature script. Supporting materials included: Story Notes, Production Budget; Production Schedule; Marketing Plan, and Distribution Strategy.
Producer:
Destiny’s Tango (Short Film), Next Door (Short Film, Stark Special Project).
Competitive Internships:
DreamWorks Films, Story Department, Los Angeles, CA,
1999
Columbia School of the Arts, George Washington University
Washington D.C.
BA in English, Minor in Media Studies.
Competitive Internships:
National Geographic Television, Explorer, Washington D.C.
Additional Training
2003
Film and Video Arts, New York, NY
2003
Desi Arnaz Screenwriting Seminar, Los Angeles.
Seminars in Digital Production, Film Production, Screen Writing
Seminars in Screen Writing
Screenplays Written
Manolete, Feature
The Sierra, Feature
The Mapmaker, Feature
Rebellious Beauty, Feature
Teaching Experience
2014 - Present
Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology
Miami, Fl
Associate Professor
Prepare education curriculum for courses in the Film and Television Associates programs. Design courses that meet faculty-designed learning objectives. Develop immersive lesson plans where students apply the most current industry standards. Instruct, guide, and advise students on completing practical projects, which allow them to hone essential skills to join the workforce.
Areas of Interest:
History of film; Documentary film theory and production; Film business, marketing, and distribution; Film festival studies; Screenwriting.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students.
Evaluate students individually to identify areas for progress.
Ensure completion of course materials in an assigned period.
Carry minimum teaching load of 12 undergraduate courses annually.
Additional Academic Activities:
2017 – 2019 Chairperson of the College-Wide Learning Outcomes Assessment Team
2016 Judge LATC Latin America-US Screenplay Competition
2015 Judge IATSE Michael W. Proscia Scholarship
2014 Judge Carole Fielding UFVA Grant
2015 - 2021 School of Entertainment & Design Technology Internship Coordinator
Mentor students both professionally and academically.
Manage, develop, and participate in community events.
Participate in curriculum development.
Films:
Fight Like a Girl, short documentary (2017)
Awards: Audience Award, Super Geek Film Festival. Spirit of Comic Con, Imaginarium Comic Con Film Festival. Best Documentary Short, Terminus Film Festival. Best Documentary, OUTlanta Con. Best Documentary Short, Midfield Film Festival.
Publications:
The History of Film (digital textbook)
Publisher: Great River Learning, Kendall Hunt
Student Life:
Producer: Miami Dade College Student Film Festival
Awards:
2021 The Frances Louise Wolfson Endowed Teaching Chair of Excellence in Arts
2010 - 2013
Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology
Miami, Fl
2009 - 2010
Miami Dade College, School of Community Education
Miami, Fl
Adjunct Instructor
Taught adults in creative, learner-centered, English immersion classrooms; developed lesson plans aligned with the CASAS curriculum framework guidelines; worked in a multi-cultural environment and taught students with various levels of language proficiency.
Adjunct Instructor For ESOL: CASAS High Beginning (Adult Ed)
Adjunct Instructor, English Conversation Workshop for ESOL Students (Adult Ed)
Academic Management Experience
2010 - 2013
Miami Dade College, School of Entertainment & Design Technology
Miami, Fl
Program Coordinator/Advisor
Responsible for daily management of the School of Entertainment & Design Technology academic programs. Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
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Assisted students in defining and clarifying their educational and professional goals.
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Provided program information and advisement services for new, continuing, and transfer students.
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Represented SEDT at recruitment and other official activities.
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Coordinated with admission, advisement, financial aid, veteran affairs, and I.S.S. representatives.
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Conducted student case management activities.
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Created, updated, and tracked, and maintained B.A.S. student enrollment and reporting databases for state program reports and audits.
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Ascertained program recruitment, enrollment, and completion reviews.
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Approved program review audits and individual education plans.
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Worked with department Chairperson to coordinate and assist with curriculum development.
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Worked with department Chairperson to schedule all courses.
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Assisted faculty with books and materials evaluation, ordering, and distribution.
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Managed social network communications with B.A.S. students.
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Created the School of Entertainment & Design Technology manual of policies and procedures.
2000 - 2003
Black Nexxus Inc.
New York, NY
Manager
Under the supervision of acting coach Susan Batson, I implemented strategies that allowed the studio to expand its acting clientele. I participated in activities that solidified the studio’s standing as one of the top acting studios in the country. Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
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Developed and implemented course schedule.
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Managed studio promotional activities.
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Created and maintained student databases.
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Successfully implemented recruitment, enrollment, and completion strategies.
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Coordinated service deals with star clientele such as Nicole Kidman, Juliette Binoche, Janet Jackson, and others.
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Coordinated auditions, castings, & showcases with top industry talent managers, casting directors, producers, and directors
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Produced short films showcasing studio talent.
Entertainment Industry Experience
2007 - 2008
Electronic Arts
Los Angeles, CA
Production Tester
Worked as a member of the Boom Blox Wii Game production team under the supervision of producer Steven Spielberg. Liaised with the marketing department to coordinate production and delivery of materials related to the game’s launch. Worked as part of the development team and other testers to develop qualitative feedback, evaluate the content, and suggest improvements.
2005 - 2007
E! Entertainment Television
Los Angeles, CA
Development Researcher
Worked as a writing team member to develop story ideas for the network’s highly rated The E! True Hollywood Story. Wrote pitches and outlines for all programs produced during my tenure. Researched potential storytelling avenues for individual producers and shows.
Adjunct Instructor
Taught B.A.S. courses since the program’s inauguration in the summer of 2010. Designed courses that met the applied knowledge requirements of Miami Dade College’s baccalaureate programs. Developed immersive lesson plans where students used the most current industry standards. Instructed, guided, and advised students on completing practical projects (feature-length screenplays, production budgets, production schedules, and business plans), which allowed them to hone essential skills to join the workforce.
Adjunct Instructor, Grant Proposals & Funding (Upper Division, B.A.S.)
Adjunct Instructor, Business Practices & Production Management (Upper Division, B.A.S.)
Adjunct Instructor, Fiction Screenwriting (Upper Division, B.A.S.)
Adjunct Instructor, Screenwriting 1 - Introduction to Dramatic Structure
Adjunct Instructor, Screenwriting 2 - Character Development
Adjunct Instructor, History Of Film