I am Helena Shum, a multimedia professional with a BA in History and a BA in Visual Communications from Idaho State University. During college I served as VP of the Photo Society, President of the Irish Club, photographed for the athletics department, and edited for the Bengal newspaper. My education and experience span video editing, audio, production, visual marketing, photography, videography, and journalism. I thrive in creative environments and enjoy telling compelling stories through images and video. In my free time I love to travel and experience new cultures and places. I am authorized to work in the US for any employer and am eager to contribute my diverse skill set to a dynamic team.

Helena Shum

I am Helena Shum, a multimedia professional with a BA in History and a BA in Visual Communications from Idaho State University. During college I served as VP of the Photo Society, President of the Irish Club, photographed for the athletics department, and edited for the Bengal newspaper. My education and experience span video editing, audio, production, visual marketing, photography, videography, and journalism. I thrive in creative environments and enjoy telling compelling stories through images and video. In my free time I love to travel and experience new cultures and places. I am authorized to work in the US for any employer and am eager to contribute my diverse skill set to a dynamic team.

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I am Helena Shum, a multimedia professional with a BA in History and a BA in Visual Communications from Idaho State University. During college I served as VP of the Photo Society, President of the Irish Club, photographed for the athletics department, and edited for the Bengal newspaper. My education and experience span video editing, audio, production, visual marketing, photography, videography, and journalism. I thrive in creative environments and enjoy telling compelling stories through images and video.

In my free time I love to travel and experience new cultures and places. I am authorized to work in the US for any employer and am eager to contribute my diverse skill set to a dynamic team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Assistant & Technical Director at KPVI - NBC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Live camera operation; sports video and interviews; audio for live shows; master control monitoring, video/ad/show transfers, live-to-recorded transitions; video, SOT, VO and image editing; directing live newscasts on weekends; all aspects of Production Manager.
Operations Manager at 3 Sisters Cleaning & Restoration
January 1, 2014 - Present
Manage day-to-day operations, invoicing, bookkeeping, manage a small group of employees, client relations, cleaning/remodeling/restoring residential and commercial properties.
Team Member - Quick Service at DCP The Walt Disney Company
November 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025
Multidisciplinary at two locations (D-Luxe Burger and Amorettes Patisserie). Operated registers, ran mobile order areas, bussing duties, delivered food to guests, opening/closing duties, working in expo, making shakes, providing guests with detailed information about desserts.
Sales Associate at Buckle
February 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025
Sales, guest experience, client relations, etc.
Server at Olive Garden
June 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Serve guests in a timely manner, take orders, interact with guests, use POS system, handle cash and card payments, pre-bus tables, etc.
Property Photographer at Pocatello Property Specialists
May 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Taking photos of vacant houses for a property management website.
Assistant Photo Editor at ISU Bengal Newspaper
May 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Assist the Photo Editor with weekly tasks; take or source images for each article weekly.
Athletics Photographer at ISU Athletics
December 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025
Attend campus athletic events and take photos for the department.
Quick Service Associate at The Walt Disney Company
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Disney College Program; two-location multi-disciplinary roles at D-Luxe Burger and Amorettes Patisserie; operated registers, managed mobile orders, bussing, food delivery, opening/closing duties, expo, shakes, and customer information on desserts.
Retail Salesperson at Buckle
August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Sales, guest experience, client relations.
Server at Olive Garden
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Served guests, took orders, interacted with guests, used POS system, handled cash and card payments, pre-bussed tables.
Property Photographer at Pocatello Property Specialists
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022
Photographed vacant houses for a property management website.
Athletics Photographer - Intern at ISU Athletics
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Attend campus athletic events and photograph for the athletics department.

Education

Bachelor's degree in History at Idaho State University
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2021
Bachelor's degree in Communications at Idaho State University
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in History at Idaho State University
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in Communications at Idaho State University
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality