Mars WX
artist's moniker "Cereal Mom"
Hello, and welcome to my live resume-portfolio!
I recently graduated from Western Michigan University as a University Studies major (film/music/communications concentrations).
I was a Multimedia Arts & Tech major and a Kinetic Imaging (video art) & law double-minor with honors...I ran out of federal financial aid but I had enough credits to graduate, so I accepted my circumstances. This however, doesn't define my abilities; I spent years studying film and music, editing and recording, theory and appreciation, and I continue to apply what I learn to what I practice.
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I'm seeking a career in Media: TV/Film/Music/Streaming/Radio/Video Games, this is what my professional skills have been developed for, and I'm so ready to jump in and become apart of a like-minded community of creative people with fresh forward ideas.
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Writing
comedy, narrative, journalism & review
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Photography
video & still image, i'm technically proficient with cameras and I have a great eye for photographic composition.
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Editing
Audio and video. I have my own professional software suite at home to do work now!
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Recording
I have my own small professional studio setup for audio recording.
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Marketing, Promotion, Production Assistance, Live Touring Work
I'm willing to work my butt off!
If I could land a dream job...
Many examples of who I want to see myself work for:
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Entertainers & Entertainment Media​
The Onion. The HEI Network. Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker.
The Daily Show. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jimmy Kimmel Live. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. After Midnight.
Michelle Wolf. Mystery Science Theater 3000. Adult Swim.
Trevor Noah. Samantha Bee. Maria Bamford. Chelsea Peretti.
Chelsea Handler. Josh Johnson. Eric Wareheim.
Colin Quinn. SNL. Roy Wood Jr. Have I got News for You.
Eric Andre. Hannibal Buress. Derrick Beckles. ​​
Social Justice
Sons of Liberty. Legal AF. Adam Conover. Legal Eagle.
NowThis Impact.​
Journalism
PBS. The Atlantic. NPR. Regional Public Radio.
Regional/Local Journalism. International Journalism. 60 Minutes.
Washington Post. UATV English. TVP World. Radio Liberty.
Investigation Discovery. The Guardian. Chicago Tribune. Kanal13.
​Music Publishing & Journalism
Loudwire. Vox. Sub Pop.
Musicians & Bands
The Pixies. The Breeders. Kittie. Rise Against. Primus.
A Place to Bury Strangers. Modest Mouse. Destroy Boys.
Viagra Boys. TV on the Radio. Arcade Fire. Infinity Song.
The Mars Volta. Dengue Fever. Fever Ray. Horsegirl. Donny Benét.
Kim Gordon. Outkast. HAIM. Griselda Records. Azealia Banks.
Incubus. Beirut.
Youtube Media
SaberSpark. Good Mythical Morning. Funny or Die.
My Education & Experience
​​Education​
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI - BA University Studies, 2025
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Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI - AAS Audio Technology, 2022
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Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN - AA Liberal Arts, 2014
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Experience
Lab Assistant, NW-MI College Audio Tech Dept; Traverse City, MI 2021-2022
Student representation & supervisory presence. Clerical work using a variety of programs, assisting students and faculty in a variety of projects. I was the head photographer for the student produced concert livestream series "SoundBytes" 2021-22, www.youtube.com/@nmcaudiotech/streams. I was also the LONE fundraiser for the campus Earth Day Fest 2022; I raised $4,500!
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Marketing Intern, The Accidentals; Traverse City, MI 2022
I assisted in a grassroots marketing campaign for the double LP "Vessel" by the Accidentals, a band with Traverse City roots who had relocated to Nashville, TN. I also helped with production and tear down of a few of their local shows.
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Songwriter, Bassist, Vocalist, Salami Lid; Traverse City, MI 2021-2022
My first band! Salami Lid was conceived during one of the Accidentals shows I was doing
production assistance at. We accumulated 100+ hours of rehearsal, performed 3 shows,
and recorded a 3 song EP, which I mixed and mastered.
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Resident Assistant, Samaritas Senior Living; Traverse City, MI 2017-2020
Assisted residents with activities of daily living & recreation. Provided & documented cares.
Trained by nursing for providing medications & medical documentation per electronic & physical med-admin records.
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Skills
Proficient in Apple Logic Pro & Final Cut Pro.
ProTools 110 Certified
Competent in Adobe Creative Suite
Professional Audio & Video Recording Techniques
Provocative Writer, Fast Typist
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Awards
Honors - Phi Theta Kappa & Tau Sigma 2021-2025
Student Achievement Award, NW MI College, 2022
Dean's List (NMC & WMU) 2020-2025