Michelle Flowers, M.A.
Applied Anthropologist | Producer
- Location
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Industry
- Media Production
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Michelle Flowers, M.A.'s Overview
- Current
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- Instructor at Los Angeles Pacific College
- Founder & CEO at Myth Media (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Applied Anthropologist & Client Specialist at Alelo
- Communications Director at Company of Angels
- Post Production Marketing Coordinator at Rapping with Shakespeare
- Teacher at Yavneh Hebrew Academy
- Art Teacher at Prep Academy
- Development Manager at The Da Camera Society, Presenters of Chamber Music in Historic Sites
- Relationship Database Manager at The California Endowment
- Development Associate at Point Breeze Performing Arts Center
- Research Consultant at Foundation Technical Assistance Center
- Research Associate at OMG Center for Collaborative Learning
- Instructor/Graduate Student at Temple University
- Education
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- TESOL Training Institute
- Touro College
- University of California, Los Angeles
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Temple University
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New York University
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University of Washington
- Recommendations
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13 people have recommended Michelle
- Connections
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500+ connections
- Websites
Michelle Flowers, M.A.'s Summary
Michelle Flowers’s work and life are focused on promoting cross-cultural education through research, media and service. To this end, she has worked in a variety of arenas that reflect her desire to further diversity and understanding. She serves as an applied anthropologist with specialized training in the visual aspects of culture and community development in various parts of the world. Her work has taken her to several countries including Australia, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, and various locations in the United States.
Beyond her research and training curriculum development pursuits, a multi-talented and media-minded individual, Michelle is also an accomplished actor and has completed commercial acting work on national and international campaigns, most recently, Exxon/Mobile, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Budweiser, Canon Cameras, ProActiv, and the United Nations. In addition, she works behind the camera as a producer of documentaries and television programming.
Demonstrating her commitment to education, Michelle is a Board Member of The People’s School in Kasoa, Ghana. Founded in 2006 by Education Administrator, Janet Preston, of Seattle, WA, The People’s School offers a high-quality grade 1-8 education to local youth, and promotes academic excellence through instruction in higher thinking skills, African history and community activism. For more information about the People’s School, visit http://peoplesschool-ghana.org/.
Personally, Michelle practices the Buddhist faith and serves as a unit leader for a local group. She also manages a Buddhist-oriented blog that shares insights from spiritual teachers of the faith. The blog may be viewed at http://sgiwomenschronicles.wordpress.com/. You can follow Michelle on Twitter @michelleflowers, or at www.michelleflowers.com.
Specialties
Adobe PhotoShop
Documentary Filmmaking
Documentation Photography
Ethnographic Research
Grant Writing
Media Production
On Camera Interviewing
Social Networking Management
Michelle Flowers, M.A.'s Experience
Instructor
Los Angeles Pacific College
March 2011 – Present (11 months) 3350 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 460 Los Angeles, CA 90010
Promoted from Substitute Teacher to Permanent Instructor. Prepare lesson plans to teach adults English as a second language. Conduct lectures and classroom exercises to engage students as they learn English. Assess student progress and provide grades and feedback.
Founder & CEO
Myth Media (Sole Proprietorship)
Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry
January 2000 – Present (12 years 1 month)
Developed Myth Media from start-up to well-established production and social media company specializing in web content development, search engine optimization, public relations, social network management, as well as film, television and theater production. Produce award-winning films and documentaries, and coordinate cost-effective, targeted online marketing campaigns. Myth Media productions have screened films on the Sundance TV Channel, as well as throughout the international and United States film festival circuit. Currently, developing a docu-reality television show. Successfully participated in TV pitch meetings and development efforts.
Applied Anthropologist & Client Specialist
Alelo
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry
August 2008 – February 2011 (2 years 7 months) 12910 Culver Boulevard Suite J, Los Angeles, California 90066
Facilitated the development of the Virtual Cultural Awareness Trainer (VCAT) cross-cultural communication and cultural awareness suite of products. Produced and conducted video segments for over 60 on-camera video interviews with military and subject matter experts. Cast over 200 military and cultural subject matter experts. Hired and managed a team of culture and military subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of language and cultural material included in training courses. Developed an online, interactive video game that won U.S. Department of Defense Award for excellence in distance learning.
Post Production Marketing Coordinator
Rapping with Shakespeare
July 2008 – November 2008 (5 months) Los Angeles, CA
Developed social media campaign which promoted the documentary, Rapping with Shakespeare, within targeted festival markets. Managed online marketing to ensure that the documentary received maximum exposure in film festivals, film critic circles, and among general audience members. Increased Rapping with Shakespeare’s social media following by 400%. Achieved 100% film festival submission acceptance.
Teacher
Yavneh Hebrew Academy
September 2007 – June 2008 (10 months) 5353 West Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90020
Taught students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade in subjects including Art, Math, Biology, Humanities, and Information Technology/Computers (Adobe PhotoShop/Illustrator, FrontPage, Microsoft and educational software). Conducted class sessions and exercises. Assessed students’ academic progress and completed progress reports. Provided technology training and supervision to teacher assistants and staff. Ensured students met and exceeded California Educational Standards.
Development Manager
The Da Camera Society, Presenters of Chamber Music in Historic Sites
August 2005 – January 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Exceeded $215,000 annual membership revenue goal for The Da Camera Society, Presenter of Chamber Music in Historic Sites. Managed donor relation activities and benefits including all acknowledgements, patron services and special events. Implemented annual fundraising plan to increase overall support. Compiled grant proposals and direct mail funding appeals including annual membership campaigns.
Relationship Database Manager
The California Endowment
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Philanthropy industry
October 2002 – August 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Managed the design and development of a relational database system which tracked who-knew-whom, and how. Conducted technology-training sessions with 160 staff members on how to use the organization’s custom-designed database. Developed training curriculum and database training manuals. Managed online database and corresponding online data entry forms for the use of over 25,000 constituents, including grantees, elected officials, and other key contacts. Maintained cross-department work schedules and productivity between several departments, including Programs, Communications, and Information Technology. Implemented video conferencing protocols and procedures.
Development Associate
Point Breeze Performing Arts Center
September 1999 – October 2002 (3 years 2 months) 1717-21 Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145-1932
For performing arts center and theatre company, coordinated large-scale, citywide Christmas Caroling Caravan traveling gift distribution including coordinating street closures, police escorts and logistics, liaising with schools, after school centers and senior citizen facilities. Planned and executed the StreetFest community block party for 10,000+ attendees featuring hundreds of vendors and dozens of performers. Assisted with coordination of dance and theater performances including fundraising performances to foundations, private investors and corporate funders. Planned and managed special private events for donors.
Research Consultant
Foundation Technical Assistance Center
June 2000 – December 2000 (7 months)
Conducted program management for an innovative publication focusing on the widespread charter school movement called "A Report on Philadelphia Charter Schools: Facing Challenges, Forging Solutions." Completed a qualitative research assessment of the relationship between state and school district policy, and challenges facing charter school implementation in the Philadelphia School District.
Research Associate
OMG Center for Collaborative Learning
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
February 1999 – June 2000 (1 year 5 months)
Provided strategic organizational consulting for public and non-profit institutions in the areas of program design and development. Collaborated on multi-year, groundbreaking Annie E. Casey Foundation's Rebuilding Communities Initiative and the Mott Foundation's Flint Area Program in Michigan. Assessed programs with qualitative data collected from focus groups, interview sessions, and participant observation.
Instructor/Graduate Student
Temple University
Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry
September 1995 – June 1999 (3 years 10 months) 1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Awarded a Future Faculty Fellowship. Exclusively selected for promotion to instructor. Taught several university-required social science courses, including: “Cultures of the World,” “Introduction to Anthropology and Archeology” and “Race and Racism.” Conducted qualitative research on the socio-cultural impact of public policy on the use of urban green space in a West Philadelphia community. Published From the Soil Up: Urban Beautification in a Greene Countrie Towne.
Michelle Flowers, M.A.'s Skills
Michelle Flowers, M.A.'s Education
TESOL Training Institute
Certificate, TESOL Training Program
2011 – 2011
Touro College
Certificate, Instructional Methodologies Seminar
2008 – 2008
Activities and Societies: Instructional Methodologies Seminar
University of California, Los Angeles
Certificate, Protection of Human Research Subjects
2007 – 2007
Activities and Societies: Protection of Human Research Subjects
Temple University
MA, Anthropology
1995 – 1999
Activities and Societies: Future Faculty Fellow
New York University
Certificate, Filmmaking
1994 – 1994
University of Washington
BA, Communications, Anthropology
1992 – 1994
Activities and Societies: Minority Affairs Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Michelle Flowers, M.A.'s Additional Information
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Sailing, Applied Anthropology, Visual Media and Performance
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Additional Writing and Production Credits- TV & Film: Universal Pictures, Oprah Winfrey Network, KCTS-TV Public Television, Beyond the Box Productions, Capital Media Group, Lieberman Productions, Defense Imagery, Hachitan Entertainment, Michael King Productions, Mike Lemon Casting, Gratwick Films, Red Plow Productions, Secure Your Soulmate Productions, Abdul Stone Jackson Productions, Jacqueline Lenora Films, BTL Productions, and Red Rose Productions. Theatre: Company of Angels, Robey Theatre Company, Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, Syzygy Theatre Group, and Vox Box Productions. Memberships - American Anthropological Association, American Sailing Association, Association of Black Anthropologists, Los Angeles Writers Center, Screen Actors Guild, Society for Visual Anthropology, Soka Gakkai International, Soka Gakkai USA, Women in Film & TV Dubai
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- Honors and Awards:
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Orijin Magazine's Humanitarian of the Month, April 2011
American Sailing Association Certification, 2010
Dale Carnegie Institute Human Relations Award, 2008
Yeshivat Yavneh Scholarship, 2008
Soka Gakkai - Breakthrough Group Unit Leader (Los Angeles), 2006-present
Future Faculty Fellowship Recipient, 1995-1999
Minority Affairs Scholarship Recipient, 1993-1994
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