I'm a recent graduate from Washington State University pursuing opportunities in the film and digital content creation industry. I'm passionate about storytelling, animation, and building immersive experiences across film, games, and online media. During school, I was actively involved in student productions and theater initiatives, leading and collaborating with teams to plan, shoot, edit, and produce projects. I value teamwork, organization, and creative problem solving, and I'm excited to bring fresh ideas and a friendly, proactive approach to a professional setting.

Owen Bartel

I'm a recent graduate from Washington State University pursuing opportunities in the film and digital content creation industry. I'm passionate about storytelling, animation, and building immersive experiences across film, games, and online media. During school, I was actively involved in student productions and theater initiatives, leading and collaborating with teams to plan, shoot, edit, and produce projects. I value teamwork, organization, and creative problem solving, and I'm excited to bring fresh ideas and a friendly, proactive approach to a professional setting.

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I’m a recent graduate from Washington State University pursuing opportunities in the film and digital content creation industry. I’m passionate about storytelling, animation, and building immersive experiences across film, games, and online media.

During school, I was actively involved in student productions and theater initiatives, leading and collaborating with teams to plan, shoot, edit, and produce projects. I value teamwork, organization, and creative problem solving, and I’m excited to bring fresh ideas and a friendly, proactive approach to a professional setting.

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Work Experience

Model Citizen at Legoland California
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Exemplified Legoland values by modeling friendly helpfulness. Responsibilities included guiding guests through the park, facilitating ride line merges, and operating the payment register at Legoland stores around the park.
Stage Films Executive at WSU Stage Student Theater
August 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Led the Stage Films division of the theatre club; taught students how to make short films, guided them in creating their own projects, and managed the club's film equipment.
Finance Executive at WSU Stage Student Theater
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Managed finances of the theater club; budgeting for each semester, processing purchase requests, and coordinating multiple financial mechanisms to support productions.
Improv Team Member at Nuthouse Improv Comedy
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
College improv team member performing in short-form improv shows weekly. Team placed second at the Improv Olympics (Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival); performed alongside college improvisers and professionals at IO Theater in Chicago.

Education

BA (Honors College Graduate) Digital Technology and Culture with a minor in Creative Writing and a Game Studies and Design Certificate at Washington State University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Sage Creek High School, Carlsbad, CA
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Game Studies and Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education