I am a recent graduate from SUNY Purchase College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in New Media. I have worked on several media projects with nonprofit organizations and have volunteered for college student projects ranging from documentaries to short films and more. I am still trying to kickstart my full-time career and I am confident that my past entertainment experiences will pay off in the long run.

Lucas Colon

I am a recent graduate from SUNY Purchase College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in New Media. I have worked on several media projects with nonprofit organizations and have volunteered for college student projects ranging from documentaries to short films and more. I am still trying to kickstart my full-time career and I am confident that my past entertainment experiences will pay off in the long run.

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I am a recent graduate from SUNY Purchase College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in New Media. I have worked on several media projects with nonprofit organizations and have volunteered for college student projects ranging from documentaries to short films and more. I am still trying to kickstart my full-time career and I am confident that my past entertainment experiences will pay off in the long run.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Creative Art Works
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Cooperated with a team that remade and designed a reader-friendly and visually engaging information booklet for the New York City Family Court system for citywide distribution. Used Adobe InDesign for layout and design and Procreate to develop the concept art and illustrations.
Lead Editor at Creative Art Works
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Collaborated with team that created an oral history documentary about the Inwood section of New York City titled “Echoes of Inwood”; conducted formal and informal interviews of neighborhood residents; filmed and was lead editor for final product content; assisted team with editing process using Premiere Pro and Procreate.
Gallery Designer at Creative Art Works
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Coordinated with team that created a multi-media art installation titled “East Harlem: El Barrio Diaspórico,” an immersive oral history exhibit which combined interviews, videos, music, photography, and recreating a space to capture the essence of East Harlem; Painted, photographed, and designed artwork for installation.
Graphic Designer at Build a Better Planet
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Edited written content and graphics for online magazine.
Social Media Manager at Build a Better Planet
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Promoted company on social media platforms; increased social media followers by 100% in six weeks.
Run Crew at Purchase College Theater Conservatory
May 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Operated equipment, managed props, moved set pieces during performances.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at State University of New York, Purchase College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, New Media at State University of New York, Purchase College
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025

Qualifications

Scholar-Athlete Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Rookie-of-the-Year Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Coach’s Award
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services