Maria Sokar

Assistant Director at KM Ventures / In This Moment

Managed a 20-person crew during 10–12 hour production days, ensuring strict adherence to schedule. Authored and adjusted real-time call sheets and shoot schedules to maintain workflow. Served as the primary communications hub between departments to resolve conflicts and facilitate collaboration.

Production Assistant at Behold! (Horror Film)

Assisted across various departments to ensure set safety and production efficiency.

Independent Artist Entrepreneur at Self-Employed

Managed all aspects of a creative business, including production, inventory, and client relations. Fine Art: acrylic painting and custom-painted vinyl records. Textile & Jewelry: crochet, beadwork, curtains, and jewelry design.

Volunteer Coordinator & Cultural Exchange at Egypt International Outreach & Community Relief

Focus: cross-cultural communication. Community-based relief work. Creative program development for youth. Logistics & supply chain support. On-site safety & technical training.

Assistant Director at KMM Ventures

Managed a 20-person crew during 10–12 hour production days, ensuring strict adherence to schedule. Authored and adjusted real-time call sheets and shoot schedules to maintain workflow. Served as the primary communication hub between departments to resolve conflicts and facilitate collaboration.

Production Assistant at Beast Games

Supported large-scale production logistics for a high-intensity realism competition series.

Scenic Assistant at Theater Production

Executed scenic designs through carpentry, painting, and structural assembly. Utilized ladders and power tools for set construction and strike.

Artistic Entrepreneur & Craft Independent Art Vendor at Self-Employed

Managed a creative business, including production, inventory, and client relations. Proficient in acrylic painting, textile arts, crochet, jewelry design, beadwork.

Volunteer Coordinator at International Outreach & Community Relief

Focused on cross-cultural communication, community-based relief work, youth program development, and logistics of creative programming.

Customer Service / Crew Member at Sheetz

Delivered top-tier customer service in a high-energy environment, processed high-volume transactions via POS systems, prepared made-to-order food and beverages with precision, maintained store readiness and inventory, and troubleshooted equipment issues during peak shifts.

Volunteer at International Outreach, Egypt

Delivered food and essential supplies to low-income households.

Dining Staff at Verena at Bedford Falls Retirement Home

Provided high-quality hospitality and dining service, adhered to dietary restrictions, maintained a clean dining environment, and built rapport with residents through empathetic communication.

Staff / Barista at Smoothie U, NC State University

Managed high-volume customer flow, operated POS systems, and cross-trained in inventory prep and equipment maintenance to ensure daily health code compliance.