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Boaz Abel
301 28th St, Hermosa Beach , Ca. 90254
310-648-0664
boazabel@gmail.com

Areas of Specialty

  • Internet communication/media
  • Video Production
  • Instructing/teaching/training
  • Management
  • Education
  • Disaster relief
 

Education

B.A in Film Studies, emphasis on Global & International Studies

University Santa Barbara Ca.

September, 1993 – July, 1998
     

Experience & Employment

SOCIAL SERVICES AND NGO WORK

January, 2009 – Present
 

 

Cause And Affect Foundation – Brazil

  • Raised awareness & advocated for Cause & Effect’s project in the shantytowns of Brazil.
  • Raised funds to build a youth organization to keep kids off streets through Internet networking, phone banking, video production & creating web content
  • In process: Production of promotional video for continued donor support.

World Cares Center – Haiti

  • Coordinated and provided education for Haitian’s living below the poverty line, in the way of healthcare, sex safety, waterproofing & living conditions.
  • Assisted founder Lisa Orloff and her team to build flood proof dwellings for the hardest hit areas of Haiti.
  • Conducted a needs analysis survey in Haiti’s tent cities for organizations to assess what inhabitants were facing on a day-to-day basis.
  • Created a 15-minute promotional video for past donors and to drive continued effort in Haiti

City of Lancaster

  • Worked with various after school programs to keep youth working in positive & safe environments.
  • Worked with a public school case load of 12 students, used youth group organizations in Lancaster to help students explore their talents, Cedar Center’s Open mic and dance off, Artist lofts youth Art installations. Used video production to promote the cause.

Public Speaking

  • Spoke at Golden West College to Students in an Intro to Peace class. The topic was on raising awareness and advocating positive social change through video on the Internet.

 

    Antelope Valley High School District                                                             2003 – Present

Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • Primary for taking over any absent teachers’ classrooms
  • Specialized in long term assignments for children in Special Education, Photography and English as a Second Language
  • Requested directly by Teachers and Vice Principal to teach Special Education classes E.D, ED severe, TMH and SDC.
  • Maintained and updated a case load of up to twelve students.
  • Conducted IEP’s on a regular basis and at needs basis for student’s progress.
  • Implemented the ‘read 180 program’ and raised reading scores and instructional involvement.
  • Utilized an outside the box approach to get at–risk students focused on their education and future.

 

        Mediasetfree                                                                                         2008 -Present          

 

Owner and Creator for online new media

  • Created mediasetfree with a vision to produce news, information and entertainment to the masses.
  • Established and maintained numerous sites for MSF, http://www.youtube.com/mediasetfree , http://mediasetfree.wordpress.com/ , http://twitter.com/#!/mediasetfree,
  • Independently produced videos and blogs showcasing individuals’ and organizations’ efforts as change makers, new musicians, filmmakers and those looking for exposure through new media.
  • Used mediasetfree’s blog to keep community up to date on world events and social happenings that I have been involved.
  • Utilized social networking sites like twitter, facebook, myspace  to optimize hits to mediasetfree and respective clients.
  • Mediasetfree has a twitter account with close to 700 follows and 26 lists that relays pertinent information in the areas of independent film, art and social awareness.
  • Used mediasetfree’s platform to help promote many humanitarian aid organizations and NGOs with a proven track record for their continued efforts and support. (e.g., World Cares Organization and Cause and Affect foundation).
  • Utilized the many web optimization tools on the internet, (e.g.;  Bookmarks.com, digg, stumble and many more)
  • Also created automation tools to ease the work load on the internet.

 

       Hertz Local Edition                                                                                            2002 – 2003                                                                                                                  

Assistant Manager

  • Specialized in Marketing and Sales by handling all marketing materials and sales presentations.
  • Maintained high level of client interaction and satisfaction through follow up, and problem solving.
  • Managed account relations, supported client requests with great customer service and efficiency.
  • Maintained and set up direct billing for accounts by maintaining contact with clients and handling direct requests.

 

Spoken Languages

German, Japanese and Arabic

References

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