Honor Society® member
Desiree Gibbons
- Filmmaking
- Class of 2027
- Medical Lake, WA
Member since June 2025
About
Hello! My name is Desiree. I'm currently earning my bachelor's in film at Eastern Washington University. As an older, or returning student, I understand the true importance and privilege of a higher education. I was raised by a single mom, a teacher; and she instilled in me the need to live forbearing and adaptable. And, above all else, the understanding that helping others and lifting our community is not simply our duty, but the only way we can collectively progress. While, in my teen years we could not afford the cost for me to attend college, following my mother's passing in 2019, I have made it my unyielding goal to fulfil our shared dream of a higher education for myself. In 2022 I completed my high school diploma through the Spokane Community College Adult Education Program. From Spring 2022 through Spring 2024, I earned my associates in applied science in Digital Filmmaking at Spokane Falls Community College. At present, I am one year away from completing my bachelors at Eastern Washington University. Without the spiritual support from my mother and the financial support and trust of my local community, I would not be where I am now. I understand the gravity of faith my community has instill in me and my educational journey thus far and I will not falter on my path. With gratitude, trust, and hope I continue to overcome obstacles, rise above expectations, and push beyond even the limitations I set upon myself. I am sincerely grateful to have made it this far. And I see no reason to stop striving now. Thank you!
Education
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Eastern Washington University
Filmmaking
2025 – Present
Honors and awards
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
PTK is a national honor society for community or 2-year colleges. I earned my membership in my first quarter at Spokane Falls Community College and I held it through to my graduation in 2024.
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Washington Award for Vocational Excellence
The WAVE award recognizes students in Career and Technology-based 2-year or community college degree programs that not only excel academically and lift their community as a whole, as well. I received the WAVE award in Spring 2023.
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Honor Society
I earned my membership in the Honor Society in Fall 2025. The Honor Society recognizes students who strive to rise above expectations in academics, leadership, and community.
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Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society
Beyond academic achievement, Phi Sigma Pi seeks students who want to expand their learning into leadership and community-based service. I earned my place in the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor (gender inclusive) fraternity in Winter 2026.
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EWU's Retiree's Association Golden Eagle Selectee
Four students from within the arts, technology, and sciences degree paths at EWU are selected each year for their academic achievements and progress. I was selected this Spring for the coming Fall through Spring quarters (my final degree path year).
Goals and interests
- Career goal
As I progress on my academic journey, I am working toward a future career in the film industry. With every assignment or project, I am granted at EWU, I see the potential to challenge myself, push past my comfort zone to further fortify what I will bring to the position of Film Director, Screenwriter, or Producer. My growing skills and experiences not only make me a commodity to any potential film crew, but a stronger individual able to think critically and make the best choice possible for the project, my collaborators, and myself in a timely and professional manner.
- Graduate school interests
Upon graduating from Eastern Washington University, I plan to continue my education in any way possible; whether it be through another university or from taking on new experiences in my local filmmaking community, library, and online resources. I am earnestly interested in pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting or English through NYU, The Los Angeles Film School, or AFI.
Whatever my path will be, I will continue to create cinema, write, challenge myself, and volunteer my support to my friends and peers in my local community whenever possible.- Outside the classroom
As a multifaceted creative, I constantly seek art, literature, and the profound beauty of life every day. There is not a moment that goes by where I feel having a pen or camera in each hand is the ideal. One of the most important things I've learned on my academic journey is that the only true limitation I face - is the one I set upon myself. Discovering this has become a bridge for my progress, not simply creatively in my filmic art, writing, photography and other forms of expression, but in facing the obstacles I am most afraid to take on, I have become a stronger, more confident and centered individual. Challenging myself has become as much a hobby as cinema and writing for me. I no longer fear what I cannot do, I simply understand that I don't yet know how to achieve it! For me, finding happiness in the little moments, reading, going to the movies, spending time with animals and nature, and being with my loved ones are exceptional ways to enjoy my free time when it arrives. :)
Experience
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Associate Producer
This internship at Rogue Heart Media in Spokane granted me the opportunity to assist in production of video & graphics content/deliverables for non-profit clients. This content was used in fundraising, social media, & other distribution. I interviewed clients & related subjects to build story structure per client-specified parameters for a variety of projects. I handled PR and during company-to-client meetings, offered brainstorming ideas for deliverable content to meet clients' needs and exceed expectations. The content I created was edited through Adobe Premiere Pro. I also handled Grip & Electric duties for film production. I also directed masked/documentary-style interviews. My primary responsibilities were creative content planning, production & delivery.
Apr 2024 – Jun 2024
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Photo Editor, Reporter
As a visual, verbal, and written communicator for SFCC's The Communicator newspaper, I educated and managed reporters in fundamental concepts of photography and photojournalism. I supported staff with story development, photography planning, and location photo shoots. I coordinated multiple staff, their sources, and media. I revitalized photography guidelines for efficiency, development, and quality. I also edited articles and designed page layout while working as a full-time reporter and Photo Editor.
Sep 2023 – Mar 2024
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Opening Deli Team Member & Team Trainer
At Lake's Harvest grocery, I did Prep and Maintenance of Opening Deli Breakfast & Lunch products, as well as preparing the station for incoming shifts. I was promoted to training New Hires and further promoted to design and implementation new training materials for Opening & Other Deli positions. I further setup and maintained the public Dining Area. While doing my opening shift duties, I was also tasked with providing customer service and cashiering. I was further promoted to handle inventory and stock ordering. I held a Washington State Food Handler's Card for this position.
Jan 2020 – May 2021
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Care Provider
For IHSS, I handled Paramedical Services, Wound Care, Personal & Domestic Care, and provided Peritoneal Dialysis (setup & treatment, site care, record keeping, supply management) for my patient. Transportation & Appointment Management Diabetes Management Responsible for geriatric patient's health and well-being; including, but not limited to, medical routines, domestic tasks, and providing personalized daily Peritoneal Dialysis treatments. Recommended by patient's primary physician, nurse, and kidney center to a career in Caring
Apr 2017 – Jul 2019
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Market TM & Team Trainer
At Target, I was a Team Trainer for New Hires in Receiving, Logistics, Market, & Backroom Safety. I handled food preparation and maintenance and was promoted to maintain inventory and order stock. I did Truck unload for night shifts and during my time for Dayside in Market, beyond my normal backroom duties and training new hires, I was also tasked with providing customer Service and working register.
Sep 2012 – Aug 2017
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Administrative Assistant and Teacher's Aide
At SCKC Preschool I had clerical and managerial duties, including AR/AP (Tuition, Billing, Grant writing, Budget), Payroll, filing (alpha/numeric/chronological) and correspondence with clients/parents, suppliers, financial support, licensing, etc., (phones/email/fax/post). I was further tasked with maintaining the staff and student scheduling, research and reporting on Finance and student progress. I also handled advertising, event planning, management, and maintenance. I further designed and updated official program & Licensing documents/forms. I was promoted to design, prep and implement multicultural & age-appropriate curriculum and daily projects according to student's individual needs & school requirements. Beyond these duties, I was also tasked with public relations, child supervision and site maintenance. I was CPR certified throughout my employment.
Nov 2000 – Jun 2009
Volunteering
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Mr. Retroactive is a local content creation personality. Aside from streaming vintage games online, he also provides live entertainment at the local VFW post where he does weekly trivia, as well as tabletop gaming and DJ/music events. I volunteer as a photographer and videographer during his trivia and live events to capture the profound sense of community thriving within these experiences. All photographs, video footage, and deliverables are shared with Mr. Retroactive and the greater community, free of charge.
Mr. Retroactive LLC
Jan 2022 – Jul 2026
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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