Aashna Patel

Student at UCLA

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

Hello there! My name is Aashna Patel and I am a transfer student at UCLA. I am majoring in Sociology with a minor in Film, Television, & Digital Media. I bring a unique lens to film production and development -- I don't just want to tell stories, I aim to create content that inspires the world. I am passionate about building a career in the entertainment business and marketing. Let's network! Feel free to contact me at: [email protected]

Experience

  • Retail Sales Manager at The UPS Store
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    - Led a high-performing team of 40 across 7 stores - Increased team efficiency by 10% & drove 12% profitability growth through strategic initiatives.

  • Production Assistant at The Film & Photography Society at UCLA
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Efficiently sourced and delivered necessary supplies, equipment, and production materials - Supporting the team by leading and managing the transportation of essential production items

  • Production Development Intern at Zero Gravity Management
    Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

    - Provided detailed administrative and research support by writing script coverages, tracking industry news like major trades (Variety, Deadline), and welcoming industry experts - Located and tracked rising talent in the New York market by finding new locations and compiling talent-specific slide decks and resumes, providing casting recommendations for new projects - Managed front desk operations, directing high-volume contacts to agents, managers, and executives

  • Event Coordinator at UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC)
    Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr

    - Creating events for the student body - Bringing diversity to campus - Working alongside other members to enhance our team working skills

  • Community Volunteer at Janyaa
    Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Created engaging visual learning experiences for underprivileged children in rural India. - Increased project awareness and support by 25% through targeted outreach and social media campaigns.