Mona Johnson

Email: kubotajo@usc.edu | Cell: (917)-445-8795

Education:
University of Southern California - Los Angeles, California Class of 2020
B.A. Cinema & Media Studies and B.A. Theatre (Costume Design Emphasis)
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School - Manhattan, New York Class of 2016
Technical Theater

Work Experience:
USC Kaufman School of Dance 2017-Present
Assistant to Production Coordinator and Costume Designer
• Performed administrative tasks such as office maintenance and desk coverage
• Organized and altered costumes and performed tasks in preparation for upcoming events and shows
• Assistant stage manage and crew shows
WACO Theater Center May 2018
Production Stage Manager, Letters from Zora
• Performed organizational tasks in preparation for shows such as backstage maintenance, calling and
executing cues
• Assisted production team in event and rehearsal preparation, and creating production schedules
Isotope Films July - August 2017
Production Intern
• Transcribed and reviewed interview footage
• Read and provided coverage on feature length scripts and created treatment decks
• Assisted with administrative duties such as file organization, office maintenance, and desk coverage
The Broadway League/Roundabout Theatre Company February 2016
General Intern
• Sat in on Marketing/PR meetings and tech rehearsals for She Loves Me at Studio 54
• Created an Instagram Takeover for Roundabout’s Education Department

Film and Production Experience:

Downbeat Entertainment Spring 2018
Production Manager, The Girl in the Red Dress
• Performed organizational tasks such as coordinating set locations, meals, and minor scheduling
• Coordinating extras and needs for art department
Downbeat Entertainment Fall 2017
Production Manager, Amir Kelly’s Maui Music Video
• Assisted casting and organizational tasks for set each day
Senior Thesis Film Spring 2017
Costume Designer, Marisol
• Tracked continuity and color themes for each character
• Conducted research on rancher attire while maintaining a child’s viewpoint and imagination
Downbeat Entertainment December 2017
Costume Designer, Sunday Morning
• Established color motifs for specific character relationships throughout the film
• Awards: Miami Independent Film Festival: Official Selection (April 2017), IndieFEST: Award of
Excellence (May 2017)

Skills:
• Proficient in: InDesign, Microsoft Office, iWork, Google Docs & Sheets
• Leadership: Delta Kappa Alpha Professional Cinema Fraternity - Social Chair (Spring 2017), Banquet Chair
(Fall 2018); USC Figure Skating - Treasurer (Fall 2018)
• Language: English, Japanese (fluent)
• Amazon Studios, Int’l Originals: Translated Japanese TV series treatment to English (November 2017)