As I’ve mentioned in my #updates video on my #YouTube channel: Mariah Franklin aka Child; I’ve been working on different things such as going back to school to get my Bachelors Degree in Business, starting a new job, and moving. Mind you, that’s all on top of creating beats, working on my music, auditioning for TV and Film roles as an actress, editing and pitching my screenplays, and managing my blog and YouTube channel.
As I’ve been juggling all of these things at once, it has led me to create an updated professional resume. As a local #Pittsburgh #artist and #native, I’ve been applying for artist grants that will help support my craft. One of the things I had to do during the application process was provide a CV professional resume.
Revamping my professional resume has #inspired me to share it with you in hopes that it will #elevate your own personal #aesthetic. When I finished my new resume, it gave me a renewed sense of self! I was able to see clearly on paper everything that I had been working on from my Senior year of high school to this very day. I’ve had times where I thought that I wasn’t enough or wasn’t doing enough because of the negative opinions of others that they had about me. I believed their lies. Reviewing my own resume has opened my eyes to see that I’m passionate, hardworking, motivated, and creative. I have so much more to offer and my true potential is just being released and realized! I hope that by reviewing my professional CV resume, you too will feel motivated to review your own credentials, skills, and experiences to recognize that you are a remarkable individual who is just getting started. The sky is the limit and now is the time to #hustlehard and to #nevergiveup on your dreams and goals.
Mariah Franklin
Instagram: @mariah_the_actress
Twitter: @ThePGH_Princess
Website: aestheticinfluence.org
EXPERIENCE:
Lifestyle Blogger and YouTuber, AESTHETIC: The Art of Me, Locs & Lifestyle
Pittsburgh, PA, November 2017-Present
Provide relevant content consisting of research and my own life experience to provide inspiration for my targeted audience of millennials
Create my own graphic designs to promote on Social Media informing my audience of new blog posts and video content
Film and edit my own videos to upload on YouTube
Create Ad Campaigns to attract new followers and subscribers on Social Media
Designed (and continue to edit) my entire website where I publish my blog posts and YouTube videos
Engage in conversations with my audience on Social Media
Associate Teacher, Bright Horizons
Pittsburgh, PA, April 2021
Will assist the Lead Teacher(s) in delivering the facility’s curriculum that has been developed for the children in our care (infants-toddlers)
Implement my prior experience with working with young children
Attend mandatory meetings to receive relevant information and updates concerning my position
Fulfill all mandatory training sessions that will better equip me for my position
Provide assistance at a sister-location when needed
Recovery Support Staff, City Mission
Washington, PA, November 2019-March 2021
Assist female residents in their daily responsibilities through accountability
Provide compassionate support through guidance and counseling
Assist in child care with various projects
Keep a log of residents’ activities throughout the day
Operate surveillance to ensure the safety of the residents and their children while on campus
Provide relevant shelter information over the phone to caller inquires
Organize community donations
Grant Panelist, Pennsylvania Partners In The Arts
Pittsburgh, PA, August 2019
Selected for my background in the Performing Arts to judge applicants eligibility for a grant from the organization
Provide my expertise as a Performing Arts Professional; scoring applicants
Evaluated applicants’ support materials to determine the strength of their application
Worked collectively with other selected Grant Panelists to reach a consensus when scoring applicants.
Child Care Provider, Freelance
New York, NY, March 2011-June 2017
Watched child or children within the comfort of their own home
Created and/or organized engaging activities
Escort to practices, school, etc.
Prepared meals and/or snacks
Report any concerning actions/behaviors to the child’s or children’s parent(s)
Intern, Bret Adams Ltd.
New York, NY, January 28, 2011-May 20, 2011
Updated and Filed headshots and resumes of the agency’s roster of actors
Answered phone calls directing them to the appropriate person in the agency
Delivered packages on the behalf of the agency
Sorted mail giving it to the appropriate person (agent) it was addressed to
Assistant House Manager, The American Musical & Dramatic Academy of NY
New York, NY, December 2009-September 2010
Assisting actors backstage before the performance
Conducting ushers in folding programs, cleaning, tickets
Made guests audience feel comfortable and welcomed
Teen Advocate, Teen Outreach
Washington, PA, September 2005-April 2009
Received honorary mention for my participation in reducing tobacco products sold to minors in and around Washington County
Went undercover with officials to investigate local grocery and convenient stores that sold tobacco products to see if they were abiding by the state law in not selling to minors
Testified in court against sales clerks who actively sold tobacco products to minors
Actress/Writer, City Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA, May 2018-Present
“In Their Own Voices” participant: Selected to share my play with a live audience in a reading during the “Momentum Series”
Performed as an actress in their “Young Playwrights’ Festival (Fall 2018)”
Performed as an actress in a stage reading directed by Reginald L. Douglas (Artistic Director & Producer)
Actress, Stage & Film
New York, NY/Pittsburgh, PA, March 2011-Present
Off Broadway performances including a feature role in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by Alexa Kelly
A featured role in a film festival award winning short “Asa” produced by Sela Productions
Former member of TAP (The Actors’ Project NYC)
Signed with Docherty Model & Talent Agency in September of 2017
Print Model
New York, NY/Pittsburgh, PA, June 2015-Present
Modeled for Apple in an overseas campaign
Frequent model subject for Jen Worley Photography of Pittsburgh
Worked with Seattle-based photographer, Steve Powers
Worked with Ohio-based photographer, Richard Corsmeier
EDUCATION:
AMDA, NY: Acting for Stage and Film, Certificate
American Heart Association: HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification
University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania, Certificate
Western Governors University: Business Administration Management, Bachelor's Degree (Start Date: May 2021)
LANGUAGES:
English- Fluent, Native
French- Intermediate
Italian- Beginner
SKILLS:
Stage & Screenwriter: Self-produced a stage reading of my first script in Brooklyn, NY, developed a pilot that was marketed to television networks, and provided my insight/expertise as a consultant on independent productions
Singer: Alto/Pop-Rock Belt/Jazz Scatting with professional voice training from AMDA, NY
(SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/introducingchild)
Dancer: Professionally trained with 12 years of experience in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theatre Dance, Belly Dance
Acoustic Guitar: Self-taught intermediate player
ARTIST STATEMENT:
I’ve come to realize that a part of my purpose in life is to be the person who builds the door of opportunity; not to just solely look for an opportunity to advance myself. The beauty of the Black community is that when one of us succeed, we all succeed! We celebrate the accomplishments of those who came before us because they enable us to believe that we can aim that high as well. I’ve been pounding the pavement for 10 solid years; pursuing my career in Acting. Instead of growing discouraged and giving up to simply settle; I’ve dug my high heels in. I firmly believe that it’s only a matter of time now. Throughout my journey, I’ve gained experience through auditioning and performing with a diverse group of actors from all walks of life. Also making connections with directors and producers that have assisted in cultivating my technique. Ambitious is the word that I use to describe myself. I don’t take “no” for an answer; always eager to find a solution to any situation. As a result, I’ve grown to become more patient as I search for the resolution. In my late teens and early twenties, I was concerned about becoming “famous”. As I enter my thirties, I’ve become more concerned about being able to realistically execute my ideas, dreams, and goals. My perspective has evolved as well as my motive for being an artist. I celebrate my accomplishments and what I’ve been blessed to do thus far in my life. Right now, I’m in the process of building my “door of opportunity”. I don’t have to stay stuck in the position of just “knocking on the door of opportunity”; hoping that it will give me a chance (looking past my race and gender-not holding it against me like I’m incompetent, disabled, or unworthy). One way to accomplish this vision of mine is in obtaining my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Management from Western Governors University. This degree will enrich me with the knowledge of how to properly manage my business in the arts (that will specifically focus on Script Development and Screenwriting). As an educated artistic professional in the Entertainment Industry; I will be able to effectively utilize my skills to make my dreams a reality. This will, without a doubt, enable me to create opportunities for other Black artistic professionals. We will work collectively in a joint effort that will highlight our talents; giving recognition to the rich culture and community that we originated from. As an actress, screenwriter, singer, model, and overall artist (with a business-mind); building my own door (and doors) will allow me to fully realize my dreams and unleash my hidden potential. I will leave that finished door open for my brothers and sisters to enter through soon after me! Instead of waiting for change to come, I will be the change and change the game!
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