Erica Desreuisseau

Majored in Communication, Minored in Film Studies, Psychology
Holyoke Community College, Class of 2016
From Los Angeles, CA

I help manage, create, and support entertainment industry teams to increase team efficiency, productivity, and function through late nights and tight deadlines. University of Massachusetts, Amherst graduate. Alumni of The Disney College Program. Lover of Education and Dog Mom.

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Education

Keene State College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Holyoke Community College
College of the Canyons

Erica in the News

Erica Desreuisseau named to Dean's List

Erica Desreuisseau, of Northampton, MA, has been named to the Dean's List at Holyoke Community College for the Fall 2013 semester. Each semester, HCC recognizes superior scholarship through the De...

February, 03 2014 - Verified by Holyoke Community College

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Erica Desreuisseau was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Fall 2013 - Added by Erica

Activities

Phi Theta Kappa

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is a 100+ year old non-profit membership organization with more than 3.5 million worldwide members. The American Association of Community Colleges has named Phi Theta Kappa the official honor society for two-year colleges. In addition to recognizing academic success, the organization provides opportunities for professional development, leadership, and community service.

Spring 2021 - College of the Canyons

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Gamma Beta Phi

Member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society - The Gamma Beta Phi Society, a national collegiate honor society, was chartered on March 22, 1964 in South Carolina. The Society continues to focus on the pillars from which it was established promoting the highest levels of scholarship through academic success, serving as a catalyst for civic engagement through community service (locally, regionally, and nationally), and promoting character development through servant leadership. The organization is non-secret, non-profit, and co-educational.

Spring 2021 - College of the Canyons

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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving students. NSCS members are deeply committed to scholarship, leadership, and service, and as a result, they are impacting their campus and local communities every day. NSCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 on the campus of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Spring 2015 - University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Disney College Program

Spent the Spring 2014 semester and summer (8 months) in Orlando, FL, working at Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom Park in Main Entrance Operations. Lived in Disney sponsored housing with roommates and participated in Disney housing social events. Took two non-credit courses in Disney marketing and Disney human resources. Fewer than 20% of Disney College Program applicants get accepted into the program. Current member of the Disney Alumni Association.

Spring 2014 - Holyoke Community College

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Work Experience

Main Entrance Operations (Disney College Program) at The Walt Disney Company

Disney College Program Internship, living and working at Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.

Cross-trained at two locations within Magic KIngdom Park: Parade Audience Control (PAC) and Town Square Theater (TST).
In PAC, I would set-up and maintain walkways for safety during the nighttime entertainment (parades/fireworks).
When not setting-up/maintaining walkways, this role included heavy interaction with guests; answering questions, making recommendations, giving directions, making magical moments, engaging guests while they were waiting for shows to begin.
At TST, I would rotate through various positions on the meet Mickey and meet Tinker Bell queue lines; making sure guests moved through the queues safely and efficiently. While guests were waiting I would entertain them.

All cast members must go through Disney's extensive customer service training which consists of The Four Keys: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency.

January 2014 - August 2014

Freelance Producer at 'Self-Employed'

As a student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst:
2016: "Grandpa, Remember Me?":
- Selected as one of the fifteen first-place winners for Sundance Ignite in 2016, a young filmmakers competition by Sundance and Adobe 1324.
2016: "Walking Over To The Trash Can...":
- Selected as Best Comedy at the Rde Reel International Short Film Competition 2016.
2016: "5150". 48 Hr. Film Project, New Haven, CT:
- Selected as Best Film 1st Place, Audience Award Group A, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor: Alex Kamb.
- Screened at Filmapalooza 2017 in Seattle, WA.
2016: "Loon's Company". 48 Hr. Film Project, Philadelphia, PA:
- Selected as 2nd Place Best Film, Best Actor: Alex Kamb, Best Supporting Actor: Ed Patterson. Honorable Mention: Audience Favorite Group B, Honorable Mention: Best Musical Score.
2016: "Lacrimosa". 48 Hr. Film Project, Boston, MA:
- Audience Favorite Group C.
2016: "Axiom":
- Short film based on a feature film script of the same name.
- I led the casting including advertising, arranging auditions, and auditioning actors.
- I created and managed the budget and the shooting schedule.
- I organized travel and accommodations for actors and crew.
- I was instrumental in securing locations.
- Won a bronze remy at WorldFest Houston in the category of Independent Shorts Dramatic - Original.
2016: "Sonny Side Up". 48 Hr. Film Project: Four Points Film Project (72hrs.).
2016: "Elf-Improvement". 48 Hr. Film Project Holiday, Los Angeles, CA.
2016: "The Spider". 48 Hr. Film Project, Chicago, IL.
2016: "Ill At Ease".
2016: "Don't Listen".
2016: "Clouds".

As a student at Keene State College:
2013: "Doomsday":
- Short documentary about a string of Arson fires that occured in Northampton, MA in 2009.
- Produced, directed, handled all physical production audio and lighting.
- Handled all interviews and interview questions.
- Edited on Avid MediaComposer

January 2013 - April 2017

Student Intern at Northampton Community Television

Nov. 2010 - May 2011: "NPS" News (stands for "Northampton Public School")
In tandem with a class at Northampton High School.
Identified journalistic interview opportunities within the community, located correct contact person and reached out to schedule interviews and taping opportunities.
Wrote interview questions, conducted interviews on and off camera.
Videography at various community events and for my classmates' stories (Field Projects: Canon T4i)
Editing my stories and other projects, as assigned (FinalCut Pro)

May 2011 - May 2012: Internship
Performing organizational tasks, as assigned; cataloging footage, reconciling YouTube / Vimeo channels
Videography for community events (Field Projects: Canon T4i)
Editing projects, as assigned (Final Cut Pro)
Helping to sign-out equipment to community members
Researching and identifying possible stories within the community

May 2012+
2013: Worked in association with NCTV for my short documentary, "Doomsday".
2016: Stopped by the learn how to use the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

January 2011 - May 2012

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