GABRIEL M. RIVERA
3515 Katrina Drive Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 - (917) 648-9605 - gr18160@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Pace University-Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Pleasantville, NY
Master of Art in Media and Communications GPA: 3.67 Expected May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Minor: History
Coursework: The Making of a Motion Picture, Audio Storytelling, Writing for Print Media, Writing for Electronic Media, Media Production I, Story Idea & Development, Films of Alfred Hitchcock, Intro to News Media, History of Journalism

HONORS AND AWARDS
Pforzheimer Honors College, Dean’s List, Golden Key International Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Lamba Pi Eta Honor Society, Writing Enhanced Award Spring 2016

RELATED EXPERIENCE
HooplaHa Norwalk, CT
Video Content Development Intern May 2016-August 2016
Assist in footage and clip research to be developed into short films and documentaries
Provide assistance in story, series and talent research and development for original videos
Participate in video productions shoots; including assisting producer and camera operator
Found and developed from concept to creation to creation of production sheets for my own personal video

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Phi Lambda Pi Fraternity, Pace University Pleasantville, NY
Founding Father March 2015-October 2015
Brotherhood Recruitment
Established fraternity on campus consisting of nine brothers
Created bonding experiences for members
Developed and carried out recruitment ideas

Boy Scouts of America Yorktown Heights, NY
Eagle Scout February 2006-August 2015
Junior Assistant Scout Master

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Super Soccer Stars White Plains, NY
Coach September 2016-
Conduct well structured classes
Evaluate Assistant and Jr. Coach Level
Conduct coaches’ summit and assign roles and responsibilities
Junior Coach May 2016-August 2016
Assistant Coach April 2016-May 2016

Pace University Pleasantville, NY
Student Assistant September 2015-Present
Enter work order forms into database to maintain organization and productivity
Communicate with faculty and staff in order to provide excellent customer service
Greet visitors in order to establish a welcoming environment

Footlocker Jefferson Valley, NY
Sales Associate November 2013- March 2014
Assisted Customers in the selection of footwear and accessories
Managed inventory to optimize space
Organized displays to showcase current store inventory

ACTIVITIES
Urban Male Initiative November 2014-Present
Mohegan Volunteer Fire Department October 2014-Present
Volunteer Firefighter

SKILLS
Technical: Proficient in MS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet Research, Language: Intermediate Spanish