Adam Brown
Portland,MI
Summary
Committed and driven writer and filmmaker offers support and expertise in areas of study. Proactive individual with a positive outlook on time management and problem solving skills. Dependable team player who listens to all points of view.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Scorer
Pearson
2023.05 - Current
- Evaluated student and sample responses to standardized test questions for clarity, scope, and understanding.
- Communicated reasoning for given scores with supervisors and colleagues.
- Ensured consistency in scoring across the board to increase reliable results for clients.
Writer
WKTV
2022.12 - Current
- Wrote informative articles surrounding events and happenings in my local community.
- Conducted firsthand interviews and research with local figures to write news pieces.
- Worked within deadlines while keeping lines of communication open between myself, colleagues, clients, and supervisors.
Feature Writer
MovieWeb.com
2022.02 - Current
- Contribute articles about upcoming news and events in the entertainment industry.
- Thoroughly researched each piece to ensure an accurate and factual presentation
- Write in a manner accessible to a wide audience, enabling them to grasp higher-level concepts.
Editor
The Urban Writers
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Evaluated unpublished manuscripts for grammar and mechanics, making edits for quality publication as necessary.
- Workshopped ideas for improvement between supervisors and clients.
- Edited pieces to improve clarity, style, and flow
Editorial Intern
Dzanc Books
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Evaluated unpublished manuscripts for grammar, reason, logic, and clarity.
- Offered advice on whether a piece had merits for publication. If not, I worked with colleagues, clients, and supervisors to recommend ways to improve style and format.
- Kept lines of communication open to ensure open dialogue on all ends.
Video Editing Intern
Feel Like You Belong
2020.05 - 2021.01
- Worked with clients and supervisors to create educational and informative videos for a local public access television series.
- Edited video, audio, graphics, effects, and animation to ensure a smooth, high quality final edit.
- Showcased the diversity of the local community through the stories shared in the videos.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Writing and Film & Video -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2021
Skills
- Organization
- Technical aptitude
- Goal-oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Reading comprehension
- Data interpretation
- Subject matter expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Test Scorer
Pearson
2023.05 - Current
Writer
WKTV
2022.12 - Current
Feature Writer
MovieWeb.com
2022.02 - Current
Editor
The Urban Writers
2022.02 - 2022.05
Editorial Intern
Dzanc Books
2021.06 - 2021.09
Video Editing Intern
Feel Like You Belong
2020.05 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science in Writing and Film & Video -
Grand Valley State University
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