Jessica Tocci
Summary
Ithaca College Theatre Studies graduate with over 5 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Found success in television, theatre, live events, and content creation. A creative writer and researcher who can eloquently craft a narrative from simple news headlines, ancient texts, and anything in between. Has written and sold over 75 scripts to various YouTube channels throughout 2024. Videos received over 20 million views and counting.
Successful playwright with multiple produced plays including Achilles and Patroclus and ABANDONDED which recently premiered in New York City in August of 2024.
Work experience
Script Writer
Freelance (March 2024 - Present)
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Ghostwriting video essays for Gaming YouTube channels. Videos regularly receive views 400% of the subscriber count.
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Originating, maintaining, and upkeep digital script archives and databases for various YouTube accounts.
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In 5 months I’ve increased the monthly view count from 400k to 4m and went from 2k subscribers to 150k.
Skills
Microsoft Office
GSuite
Final Draft
Discord
Social Media
Research
Playwright
Freelance (October 2020 - Present)
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Writing multiple successful comedic plays. ABANDONED just recently made its NYC premiere in August.
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Worked as a writer’s assistant and research assistant for multiple projects still in development.
Video Game Demoist
Ubisoft (July 2023 - Present)
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Provide event attendees with a personalized gaming experience.
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Communicating with attendees and fellow Demoists through both Monday and Discord.
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Control OBS and film gameplay through a remote screenshare service.
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Working with press and content creators to ensure they get the footage needed for their reviews.
Entertainment Manager
LEGOLAND New York Resort (March 2023 - July 2023)
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Used Google Drive to create a departmental organization system. Storing hundreds of daily reports and themed assets.
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Oversaw daily operation of shows, ensuring the show's integrity was maintained and that the show stayed brand-accurate.
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Operated out of both the park and hotel managing over 50 union and nonunion performers at any time.
Production Assistant
Freelance (June 2021 - June 2022)
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Greet actors for their fitting and ensure they get to and from our fitting room.
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Wrote up and filed receipts and financial paperwork throughout the production in Cachet.
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Tracked over 2000 costume department assets through sync-on-set in post-production.
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Updated office calendar and ensured all rentals and memos were returned on time and in full.
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Arranged catering and lunch orders for over 20 employees. Maintained communal office spaces and dressing rooms.
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Assisted in research and communicated with New York City fashion stores.
Social Media/Grant Writing Intern
Walking on Water Productions (June 2020 - August 2020)
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Responsible for building WOW’s social media presence from the ground up.
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Created a style guide, long-term social media plan, and calendar.
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Made weekly edits and additions to WOW’s website and crafted unique social media posts multiple times a week.
Education
Ithaca College - Ithaca, New York
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Minor - Writing
GPA: 3.83
Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) - New York, New York
Sketch 101