Erica Desreuisseau
Holyoke Community College, Class of 2016
From Los Angeles, CA
Keene State College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Holyoke Community College
College of the Canyons
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 CollegeDisney 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.
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
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