Hi, I’m Lora Herman. I’m a writer and filmmaker with an MFA in Writing for Film & TV and a BA in Film Studies. I craft engaging narratives for film, television, and digital media, and I’ve written monthly scripts for short-form video content as part of multi-month contracts. I’m comfortable collaborating across departments and turning ideas into polished, production-ready work. Off the page, I’ve directed customer experience initiatives, created in-house training modules, and managed inventory and sales processes in local retail settings. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with education and community-centered work.

Lora Herman

Hi, I’m Lora Herman. I’m a writer and filmmaker with an MFA in Writing for Film & TV and a BA in Film Studies. I craft engaging narratives for film, television, and digital media, and I’ve written monthly scripts for short-form video content as part of multi-month contracts. I’m comfortable collaborating across departments and turning ideas into polished, production-ready work. Off the page, I’ve directed customer experience initiatives, created in-house training modules, and managed inventory and sales processes in local retail settings. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with education and community-centered work.

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Hi, I’m Lora Herman. I’m a writer and filmmaker with an MFA in Writing for Film & TV and a BA in Film Studies. I craft engaging narratives for film, television, and digital media, and I’ve written monthly scripts for short-form video content as part of multi-month contracts. I’m comfortable collaborating across departments and turning ideas into polished, production-ready work.

Off the page, I’ve directed customer experience initiatives, created in-house training modules, and managed inventory and sales processes in local retail settings. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with education and community-centered work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Buyer, Associate Manager at Local Nomad
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Selected and priced items for resale; contributed to inventory strategy and merchandising; supported procurement and store operations.
Lead Sales Associate & Trainer at Local Nomad
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Directed the daily workflow of a five-person sales team; developed in-house training modules and processes; authored a 60-page employee handbook; strategized quarterly inventory management; curated the customer experience; selected and priced items for resale.
Buyer, Associate Manager at Buffalo Exchange
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Managed inventory as a buyer and associate manager; led merchandising and store operations to optimize sales.
Freelance Script Writer at Pure Imagination
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Wrote freelance scripts for short-form video content; produced multiple scripts per month on a contract basis (2021–2022).

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Film & TV at Emerson College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies (cum laude) at Portland State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Cum laude – Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other