Hi, I’m Richard Betz. I’m a filmmaker and content creator with a background in event operations and esports community management at Arizona State University. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, short videos, and online content, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life—from concept to final cut. My experience spans writing, directing, and editing as well as coordinating large-scale events. I’m proficient with a wide range of tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canvas, and Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m eager to apply my storytelling, organizational, and communication skills to new creative projects!

Richard Betz

Hi, I’m Richard Betz. I’m a filmmaker and content creator with a background in event operations and esports community management at Arizona State University. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, short videos, and online content, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life—from concept to final cut. My experience spans writing, directing, and editing as well as coordinating large-scale events. I’m proficient with a wide range of tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canvas, and Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m eager to apply my storytelling, organizational, and communication skills to new creative projects!

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Hi, I’m Richard Betz. I’m a filmmaker and content creator with a background in event operations and esports community management at Arizona State University. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, short videos, and online content, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life—from concept to final cut.

My experience spans writing, directing, and editing as well as coordinating large-scale events. I’m proficient with a wide range of tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canvas, and Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m eager to apply my storytelling, organizational, and communication skills to new creative projects!

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Work Experience

Event Attendant at Arizona State University
August 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Greeted thousands of guests per event; directed attendees and answered questions about the stadium; enforced the ASU Clear Bag Policy and communicated policy to guests; assisted on-field with ball retrieval to maintain game flow; checked in ASU staff and teams to track attendance.
Curriculum Development Assistant at Arizona State University
August 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Created spreadsheets to track grades, attendance, and organization for online classes; troubleshooted issues with foreign students on the edusynch platform; authored step-by-step instructions for teachers; reviewed resumes to help select qualified candidates; used Canvas, Google Suite, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and MyASU daily.
Community Manager at ASU Esports
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Ran weekly tournaments with 30+ participants; engaged with the community to understand event wants; managed ASU Smash team including scheduling, practices, and inter-school collaboration; booked venues; managed social media; secured sponsorships; contributed to skits and YouTube thumbnails, editing, and interviews with competitors.
Barista at Starbucks
November 1, 2024 - Present
Adapted to changing recipes, registers, and customer order patterns; counted inventory and restocked for the following day with attention to detail; provided timely and excellent customer service; crafted drinks accurately and efficiently.
Event Attendant at Arizona State University
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Greet thousands of guests per event, provide directions and answer questions; ensure items and bags adhere to the ASU Clear Bag Policy; communicate policy to guests; assist with game flow by retrieving balls out of bounds; check in staff and teams to track attendance.
Curriculum Development Assistant at Arizona State University
November 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Created spreadsheets to track student grades, attendance, and teacher organization for online classes; troubleshot Edusynch online testing issues for foreign students; drafted instructional materials; reviewed resumes to help select qualified candidates; used Canvas, Google Suite, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and MyASU daily.
Community Manager at ASU Esports, Arizona State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Ran weekly tournaments with 30+ participants; engaged with the community to understand wants and demands for events; managed ASU Esports teams, scheduling events and practices; secured sponsorships and coordinated with other universities; booked venues; managed social media and created event content; coordinated interviews and sponsor outreach.

Education

BA Film (Filmmaking Practices) at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
High School Diploma at Casteel High School
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
BA at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
High School Diploma at Casteel High School
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other