1. Dan Koski
Cell: 651.788.5911 ● Email: dtkoski@bu.edu
EDUCATION
Boston University College of Communication, Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Film and Television, Minor in Business Management
Academic Film Projects Fall 2015
Senior Thesis Project,
• Wrote, cast, and directed an eleven minute, thesis film titled Gayke Out
• Effectively worked with 20 production team members to create a cohesive product with definitive and relatable themes
• Fostered a hard-working, and positive atmosphere among the staff by meeting issues head on, such as location
withdrawal, scheduling conflicts, and creative disputes
Production Assistant Opportunities, Fall 2015
• Was first AD and oversaw on-set production schedules, wrangled talent, logged shot list, and operated the slate
• Worked as an on-set PA for two other thesis films navigating the different departments by relaying messages, delivering
tools and equipment, and working as a fill-in grip.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Boston University Learning and Event Technology, Boston, Massachusetts May 2014 – Dec 2016
LETS Technical Specialist
• Set up Audio/visual equipment for lectures, charity events, and club events
• Assisted professors with trouble-shooting regarding projection, sound, and operation of the internal system
Boston University Community Service Center, Boston, Massachusetts May 2014 – September 2014
First-Year Student Outreach Project Coordinator
• Part of the management team that organized and executed a weeklong community service program for over 1,000
First-years and 160 staff. Personal focus on gender, LGBTQ+, and mental health issues
• Researched and booked appropriate service projects, and managed 18 staff and 80 volunteers who participated in events
all around Boston
• Created an 8-part mini-series to creatively promote the program as well as educational lectures and dialogues
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
It Gets Better Project, Los Angeles, California Jan 2016 - Present
Video Media Intern
• Edited, modified, and added subtitles to existing celebrity video submissions
• Developed and pitched a proposal to motivate OUTfest to showcase videos submitted by the It Gets Better Project and
other students
• Worked with both the media and international relations supervisors to help market the Project internationally and
implement engaging yet pertinent activities such as video submission stations, and activist based photo ops at pride
and multi-media festivals
Mark Gordon Company, Los Angeles, California Jan 2016 - Present
Creative Development intern
• Completed script and novel coverage for 3 separate producers
• Maintained the office by burning screeners, distributing mail, running material, and workplace troubleshooting
Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, Massachusetts June 2015 – August 2015
Video Media Intern
• Worked with the media executive to plan, create, and execute a wide variety of digital media products such as
promotional material, tribute videos for retiring chair members, and historical video documentation for their archives
• Oversaw post production editing, branding, and marketing
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Technical: Premiere Pro CS6, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Google Docs, YouTube, Rebel Mouse, Mic Office, Camera
Operation, Grip, Interview Lighting,