Resume
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A creative, multi-talented, self-motivated communications technology professional with a strong, diverse skill set and an eye on the future. 2021 graduate from Husson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Technology and Video Production. Background includes four years of work experience in video production, strong technical preparation, and a record of productivity, performance, and contribution in challenging internships and projects.
Experience working in creative video production in collegiate athletics. Proficiency as a cinematographer in both studio and live sporting event settings. Familiarity with intercollegiate (NCAA) events, activities, and operations.
Technical Direction
Digital Content Creation
Social Media Management
Creative Development
Live-streamed Events
Video Production/Editing
Digital Photography
Brand Management
Creative Problem Solving
Coach/Mentor
Graphic Design
Camera Operation
Audio/Video Post-Production
Customer Service
Stakeholder Communication
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EDUCATION
HUSSON UNIVERSITY – Bangor, Maine
Bachelor of Science, Communications Technology - Video Production, 2021
Curriculum: Students acquire the knowledge and skills for video and audio acquisition and shooting, editing, directing, lighting, computer network operations, replay, graphics, compositing, animation and switching. They use industry standard software and hardware including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premier and After Effects, EVS, Sony, Grass Valley and Red. Projects involve filmmaking, documentaries, commercial production, TV broadcast, and sports production. Students also learn about the distribution of video content through broadcast, web streaming, film-making and live venues.
Internships
Intern – New York Lightning – Bronx, New York (2019-2021)
Followed the basketball team (ages 15-17) as they traveled on the Nike Circuit.
Created Graphics, Highlights and Documentaries for the team. (8 Trips)
Intern – NE6 Team – Middletown Connecticut (2017-2019)
Followed the team as they traveled on the Under Armor Circuit. Created Graphics, Highlights and Documentaries for the team.
Increased the team’s Social Media presence – took them from under 50 followers to 5000+. (Approximately 16 Trips)
Experience
Head Camera Operator – Husson University Nite Show (Link) (2018-2020)
Husson has monthly night shows; served as a camera operator for four of them.
Filmed the Tonight Show with Danny Cashmen which airs in Maine (Link)
Content Creator – Husson Football (2020-2021)
Made videos and graphics to give the program a bigger spotlight. (Link)
Projects
Creating Your Own Wave Series
A series of documentaries that feature high achievers and their motivation.
Capstone Projects
Developed and delivered three videos: Interpretation; Experimental; and Demo Reel.
MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Middletown, Connecticut
Completed four semesters of coursework (2016-2018)
THE MASTERS SCHOOL – Simsbury, Connecticut
Graduate, 2016
Varsity Athletics – Basketball
Rain Hayles/Page Two
EXPERIENCE
SPLASH PRODUCTIONS – Bloomfield, Connecticut 2017-Present
Website Featuring Videos of Top College Basketball Prospects
Business Owner / Videographer – Attend basketball practices and games at colleges around the country and create compelling video clips for players from games and practices to be used on social media. Deeply familiar with intercollegiate (NCAA) events, activities, and operations.
Impact – Began the business senior year in prep school, attending an All-Star game. Built the concept and business organically. Created 80+ videos which have been used by high school basketball players to promote themselves to colleges for potential scholarships. Over the course of more than four years, 60+ students nationally have earned college scholarships. This includes students from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas.
Social Media Presence – Instagram Page has 13,700 followers (Link)
Splashday Event – “Splashday was established by Bloomfield native Rain Hayles — better known as Splash Productions to his 13,000-plus Instagram followers. Hayles has been creating basketball mixtapes for four years and sharing them on social media, growing from small-time videographer to a regular fixture in the New England hoops scene, with his highlights featured on SLAM and Bleacher Report. (Link)
<>·Featured in Multiple Media Outlets – WJAR NBC TV-10 (Video Link); . Overtime (Instagram Link); Slam (Instagram Link), and Bleacher Report (Twitter Link), (Instagram Link), and (Instagram Link); and Changing Paths (Podcast Link).
STOP & SHOP – Granby, Connecticut 2016-2018
A Chain of Supermarkets located in the northeastern US – Founded in 1892 with 415 Stores Chain-Wide.
Store Clerk/ Cashier – Assisted customers at the register. Priced and stocked product. Maintained store appearance including Recycling center.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). Solid editing skills using Adobe Premiere. Experienced with Photoshop, After Effects, Motion, and other video/audio manipulation programs. Experience creating Adobe graphics and animations. Experience operating studio/remote cameras, video and camera systems, sophisticated camcorders, and shooting techniques for video. Experience with broadcast graphics, audio recording, camera support equipment, teleprompters, microphones, and lighting. Skilled with Sony Alpha Cameras. Certified Audio Board User. Website builder. Willing to learn new technologies/techniques as video production standards and techniques evolve.
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KEY STRENGTHS
Video editing and digital photography experience. Strong graphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in a leadership role teaching students creative video shooting and editing practices. Ability to manage several tasks and/or projects simultaneously. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Strong integrity and character and a commitment to complying with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules. A strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
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INTERESTS
Film and Live Television Production
Writing for Film and Television
Short and Feature Length Documentary Filmmaking
Video and Audio Mixing and Editing
Live Sporting Event Broadcast/Production