MARIJA MAKESKA
Sekspirova 26/- Novi Sad, Serbia
Skype ID: mmerington_1-Phone: -
QUALIFICATIONS Proven ability to succeed in any environment, with the highest level of professionalism, with
executive judgment. Accomplishes problem solving tasks time efficiently under rigid deadlines, while being flexible,
an impressive team player and advocate. Ability to manage employees, consistent in scheduling and organizing
meetings over the phone, as well as detail oriented to a fault.
Course Studies
Film: Screenwriting, Directing, Scheduling, Budgeting, Cinematography, Editing Computer
Skills: Superior at Mac and PC on hardware and software, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point), Final
Cut Pro, and Adobe Production Creative Suite (Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, After Effects); Writing: Technical
writing, Advanced Composition, Grant writing, Business Communication, Broadcast writing Fine Arts: Intro to
Design, 2D Design, Sculpting, Painting, Interior and Exterior, Production Design Marketing and Management:
Applied Management, Supervision, Human Resources, Applied Marketing, Advertising Languages: English, French,
Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Czech Theatre: Theatre in Education, Stage Management,
Directing, Playwriting
EMPLOYMENT
The Nikola Tesla Association for the Development of Science
2016-present Media and Communications Manager
Video work and social media for the non profit organization that deals with spirituality, science and Tesla Technology
Video&Film Freelancer
2015 – present
“Zlatna Petorka” Film (Golden Five) – 2nd assistant director – prepared call sheets for the next filming day, prepared
actors and extras for the shoots, positioned actors and extras in front of the camera, organized breakfast, lunch and
dinner for the actors and crew when needed, organized transportation for actors, performed extra duties when
needed.
CinemaJam, The Spread Magazine
2013 – 2015 Film writer
Article production for films around the world – interviews, reviews, opinions and film technology.
Eastern Michigan University (Bright Futures), Wayne Memorial High School
2013 Film Club Instructor
Instruction for teens age 14-18, introduction to film production, description of all film departments, filming styles,
touring a studio, and producing a short film with the available equipment. In close touch with the Acting Club, actively
performing acting games before each class time.
City of Riverview, Riverview MI- Cable Producer
Updating the city government channel for the city of Riverview, pre-production, scheduling and producing news and
events for the locals and scheduling with Leigtronix software; meetings, interviews, documentaries and special event
videotaping, editing in Avid and Adobe Creative Suite, using critical skills to figure out technical problems at a high
pressure environment, time managing the projects in relation to people’s current interests. Transcribing audio and
video for the Police Department. Using Panasonic HD AGAC130P, Sony VX2100 and Canon XL1. Coordinates on events
and projects between Grosse Ile TV and Riverview. Designing and editing the new web site content and layout with
Revize software.
Township of Grosse Ile,- – 2014 Freelance Editor and Camera person
Editing with Edius Pro, using XL2 cameras to capture into the editor, and outputting the final footage to a dvd using a
dvd burner. Using XL2 cameras to shoot township events, such as festivals, theatrical shows and meetings.
Birach Corporation, Oro Makedonsko, WNZK 690 AM Southfield MI- – 2011 Program Host
Volunteering every Sunday as a live on-air host for an ethnic radio program in Macedonian. Writing and presenting
the program, scheduling live interviews, news editing, commercial spot sales, engaging in conversation with audience
and studio interviewees, professional collaboration with management staff; responsible for the technical aspects of
sound editing, graphics, creating the web site and social media networks
Macedonian Mission for Humanity, International Non-profit-
Moonlight Productions, Skopje Republic of Macedonia -
2010
Video Editor, Tutor & PR
A proven track record of success, managing tight editor deadlines for a national television network as well as tutoring
new employees in professional editing programs After Effects and Final Cut Pro. Organizing film screenings in a
foreign country by writing press releases, printing posters and obtaining media exposure.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts : Theatre, Film Production - graduated May 2010; Wayne State University, Detroit MI 48202; GPA:
3.78 Awarded 50 % of college expenses through awards and scholarships
Associate in Marketing and Applied Management – obtained August 2007, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI; GPA: 3.66
100 % scholarship funded
SPECIAL INTERESTS Writer, Cinematographer, Director, Video Editor
Managing a large number of people on a set, ability to travel frequently to distant locations in order to accomplish a
task. : Author Films [Dear Alexandr (2015)Soul Mates (2009) – foreign film, Marison (2011) – over sixty people,
Slippery People (2010) – over thirty, It’s a Small World (2009) – over thirty people]. Soul Mates has received awards
and recognition.
