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About Me

I am a loyal teammate who is aware of the difficulty of going it on your own. Through self-determination and motivation, I have acquired an understanding of media production and creation in its numerous forms. I understand the nuances of professional writing, the finesse in capturing picture and sound and the precision required to meld it all together into one cohesive form. Be this through print, film, television or radio fields. I desire to make the impossible possible and become a part of a group who has that same desire.

Qualifications

Work History

  • Shepherd University
  • Adjunct Professor
  • August 2011 to Present
  • A position teaching in the Shepherd University Communications Department. Charged with teaching digital media production, creative writing and public speaking. Requires leadership qualities, organization and public speaking.

  • The Picket Newspaper
  • Writer/Editor
  • August 2006 to May 2009
  • Created, assigned and edited the weekly stories for weekly publication. Involved deadline management, creative thinking and ideas, leadership for dealing with section writers and a need for organization to fulfill all duties.

  • The Herald Mail
  • Writer/Intern
  • January 2009 to June 2009
  • Edited briefs and press releases for publication. Created and wrote stories for health and business sections, independently contacting sources, organizing material and crafting text for submission to editorial staff.

  • WSHC The Ram
  • Host/Producer
  • August 2006 to Febuary 2008
  • Wrote, produced and hosted a weekly radio program on WSHC. Programmed music, wrote on air sketches and advertisements for non-profit organizations. Also helped with station promotions and clerical tasks.

Education

  • American University
  • MA, Film and Video, Digital Media Production, Writing/Creative Writing
  • 2009 - 2011
  • Shepherd University
  • BS, Mass Communications, Digital Media Production, Journalism
  • 2006 - 2009
  • Macquarie University
  • N/A, Film and Digital Media, Radio Production, Sound Design
  • 2008 - 2008
  • This was a semester abroad in Sydney, AUS

  • Hagerstown Community College
  • Transfered, Creative Writing, General Studies
  • 2004 - 2006
  • Transfered after two years.

Interests
Reading, Video Production, Writing (creative, blogging), Film, Television, Sports, Travel
Goals
  1. To be comfortable.
  2. To be successful.
  3. To create something meaningful.
  4. To live.
  5. Provide a reliable, low risk experience for an employer.
Favorite Quote
"I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes." - Jack Burton
Specialties
Microsoft Office, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Master Suite, Final Draft, Celtx, Pro Tools, Garageband, Google Docs

Groups (28)

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Fans (5)

Patrick Skelley
Ty Unglebower
Ryan Paugh
Rebecca Thorman
Linda A. Hamilton

Following (10)

Cameron Plommer
Rebecca Thorman
Emily Moore
Erin Lariviere
Linda A. Hamilton
Sarah Peck
Lindsey Donner
Josh Allan Dykstra
Milena Thomas
Ty Unglebower