Lex Friedman
12648 Martha Street • Valley Village, CA 91607
818-508-9505(h) • lex@alumni.brandeis.edu • 781-608-6442(c)

Education
Brandeis University: Waltham Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics & Cognitive Science, May 2002
GPA: 3.6 • Cum Laude • Dean’s List


Internships
Judge Hatchett: New York City, New York
Intern, May -- August 2001
Wrote voice-over scripts for plaintiff and defendant entrances. Also prepared interview summaries and talking points for the executive producer and the Judge on this courtroom reality show.

Once Upon A Time Films: Santa Monica, California
Intern, May -- August 2000
Wrote extensive script coverage, worked with Avid editing equipment, and spent time in ADR studios and sound stages.


Employment
Temple Shalom: Newton, Massachusetts
Teacher, September 2001 -- May 2002
Taught Jewish history to seventh graders.


Hiatt Career Center: Waltham, Massachusetts
Webmaster/Computer coordinator, May 1999 -- October 2001
Designed and maintained new web site for campus career center. Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software problems in the office.


Writing Experience
The Justice: Waltham, Massachusetts
Columnist, September 1999 -- May 2002
Wrote a weekly humor column called The Lex Files for this independent on-campus student newspaper.

WBRS 100.1 FM: Waltham, Massachusetts
DJ, Public Service Director, January 1999 -- May 2002
Co-hosted a comedy talk show that became the station’s most popular program. Also wrote and recorded original public service announcements and maintained daily Community Calendar.

Spur of the Moment: Waltham, Massachusetts
Music Director, President, September 1998 – May 2002
Wrote parodies and original songs for this award-winning pop a cappella group.

Kate Harper Designs: San Francisco, California
Freelance Writer, September 2001
Successfully submitted greetings to national “Cards With An Attitude” campaign.

Mod 5: Waltham, Massachusetts
Actor and Writer, January 1999 – January 2000
Wrote two hour-long episodes of this collegiate television comedy.