PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

"Any moment which is not captured is lost in the events of time."

-Lailah Gifty Akita

Keynotes & Workshops

Videography & Photography

Curriculum & Instruction

Special Events/ Corporate Functions
Testimonials (Web & Feature)
Event Recap & Slideshows/Montage
Photo & Video editing

Field Program Consciousness
Equitable Pathways for Student Travel
Team Talk: Diversity & Inclusion
Travel & Storytelling in Perspective

Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
Travel & Culture Docu-Series
Blogging & Storytelling
Social Media: Footprint/Responsibility

Workshops

Workshops:

I provide a wide-range of meaningful workshops to individual, educational and corporate clients. Tapping into my experiences in development, broadcast media, and travel, I guide clients towards identifying personal strengths and pair them with strategies, that when implemented, will maximize their yield.

I'M

TERRANCE.

EDUCATOR / MEDIA PRODUCER/ ACTIVIST

"I have one eye to see the world and another to search within. Two ears to understand the world and one voice to share my truth."

MEDIA PRODUCTS

MY PUBLISHED WORK. SEE MORE >

S.A.R.S. Bebi Doll, Hornsman Koyote, Crni Biseri, Simply Terramce Smith

SCRATCHING A BROKEN RECORD

(2015) Documentary Film

Directed by Jelena Mitrovic

SimplyTerrance Productions

SABD is a deep portrait into the subversive music scene of the war-torn former Yugoslavia. A host of some of Serbia's most historic performers including Hornsman Coyote's Nemanja Kojic, Eurovision's Bebi Dol, and Crni Biseri's Vlada Džet share how their rise to stardom was met with resisitance, and how their big-city dreams we opaqued my war crime nightmares. Through their unique journey, we learn how an oppressive political regime pushed even the most creative, free spirited artists into an abyss of regret- prompting an escape to create heartfelt hymns people would rarely hear.

INSIDE THESE WALLS

(2012) Photo Book | Photojournalism

Written by Mackenzie Reiss

Produced by SimplyTerrance Productions

Deep in the heart of europe lies Kosovo, a young country who saught independance from the former Yugoslavia after years of warefare and genocide. One would expect to find subjects to be cold and untrusting; turned bitter from their violent surroundings- but Mackenzie Reiss found the much more.

A series of vulnerable stories and photographs frame the plight of the disenfranchised in Jetimorija, an abandoned school building-turned dwelling. Today, Jetimorija is home to 28 families, and within its walls- it houses thousands of stories

"If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.”

-Roopleen

Experience

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest;

Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience,

which is the bitterest."

-COnfucious

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Field Program Coordinator

In this position, I've created equitable pathways for student travel and partnership programs. Beyond the campus setting, I have chaired field programs to Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA. I've raised over $20,000 to fund student travel and secured over $50,000 in-kind gifts for external program tuition.

Springfield Commonwealth Academy

Director of Residential Life & Community Programs

As a senior administrator, I design, implement, support insular programming on the SCA campus. Building relationships and fostering partnerships with community agencies are fundamental pieces in daily operations. I manage a pool of dedicated professionals and volunteers to ensure all insular programs (Food Services, Residential Life, and Oasis Food Pantry) align with our mission and while adhering to their respective programmatic goals.

YMCA Camp Woodstock

Public Relations Director

Managing the corporate identity of a time-honored tradition can be a daunting task, especially when capturing the experience of 1,000 campers. Within this position I've leveraged domestic and international relationships with donors, vendors, and families from 10+ countries and 15+ US States. I've expanded online presence by 66% across social media platforms and maintained an engagement growth rate of 8%. I've indexed over 250,000 original images and produced 15 cinematic "shorts".

2015

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World Premiere:

"SCRATCHING A BROKEN RECORD"

It seemed like a dream! After 5 years of planning, meetings, fundraising and failure my first documentary "Scratching a Broken Record" Premiered at Dom Omladine Kultural Centar on March 15th 2015, in Belgrade, Serbia.

SAY YES TO THE DRESS (TLC)

Production resumes:

SCRATCHING A BROKEN RECORD

2014

After a two year hiatus, principal photography for Scratching A Broken Record resumes in Belgrade, Serbia. It premiered in 2015 at Dom Omladine Center in Serbia.

We all experience a good 15 seconds of fame. In this episode, S11 E10, I shared the screen with Miss USA 2012, Nana Meriwhether and Miss Bahamas 2011 Anastagia Pierre.

TEDx Bergen CC

2013

FIlmmaking Fellow: Springfield Commonwealth Academy

When I first arrived at SCA it was in the capacity of a Film Teacher. Many lessons imparted and many learned my first year.

TEDx served as the perfect stage to share my inaugural Keynote "Deconstructing Illusions" , a collection of stories highlighting perseverance and resiliency in the eyes of adversity .

2012

BOOK LAUNCH

"INSIDE THESE WALLS"

Invited to meet with Kosovo's Ambassador to the United States, Avni Spahiu to discuss ongoing humanitarian crises in Kosovo and the specific challenges constituents face in Jetimorija. Shorty after, Mackenzie Reiss and I officially launched "Inside These Walls" at Syracuse University's Greenberg House in Washington DC.

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Global Nomads Group | Students Rebuild

Member of Students Rebuild's Northeast Tour of The One Million Bones project. A social arts campaign that used education, hands on art making and large scale public art installations to raise awareness of mass atrocities and conflict related crises happening in Congo, Sudan, Burma and Somalia. Elicited of $25,000 in donations from the Bezos Family Foundation and had contact with over 1,000 students from 7 US states.

2011

Graduated from Syracuse University

College of Visual & Performing Arts

Bachelor of Science in Communication & Rhetorical Studies

2011 Class Marshal
VPA Student Ambassador
Grand Prize Winner: White Denison Award for Public Speaking
Keynote Speaker: Orange Pride LGBT Rally
Winner "Totally Fabulous Drag Show IX"
Featured Blogger for Syracuse University

SEMESTER AT SEA FALL 2009

DiversityAbroad.com Diversity Scholar
$10,000 Video Conest Scholarship Winner
Travelled to 13 Countries, Circumnavigated the World

CONTACT

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