Adam Martineau
Springfield,Virginia
Summary
Experienced writer, filmmaker, and actor with a strong background in performing arts. Extensive background in community theaters across Virginia. Skilled in both on-camera and off-camera work for films. Award-winning screenplay writer whose work was used in filmmaking classes at George Mason University. Passionate about storytelling and believes learning is best conveyed through stories.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Usher | Server | Host
LOOK Cinemas
Tysons Corner, Virginia
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted guests upon arrival, provided them with menus, and directed them to their seats.
- Verified tickets for entry into the venue.
- Provided information regarding events, facilities, and services, including daily specials and signature menu items.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times, filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, or see R-rated films.
- Ensured that emergency exits were not blocked or obstructed.
- Monitored guest behavior to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Served guests with food directly to their seats.
- Cleansed bathrooms hourly
- Executed substantial cleaning tasks for high-traffic areas.
Cappies Critic (DMV)
Cappies NCA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Formed critical opinions based on my personal knowledge, judgment, and experience.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Covered diverse topics for assigned stories.
- Wrote five submitted objective reviews in a conversational tone for the Cappies program.
- Considered factors like theme, expression, and technique to make comparisons to other works and standards.
- Used my knowledge of public opinion, social media, and traditional media to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories both in the Cappies program and in my personal filmmaking work.
Sound Operator
Aldersgate Church Community Theater
Alexandria, US
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with stage manager, lights operator, and production designers on live theater production for multiple sold out performances.
- Learned to operate different microphones, cameras, and sound boards.
- Kept an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to keep the company's sound system running smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06-2028
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
West Springfield, VA06.2024
Skills
- Adobe Certified in Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro programs
- Food handler's license
- Driver's license
- CPR trained (BSA)
- Social Media advertising (mypestpros, Spartan Theatre)
- Fundraising
- Budget Management
- Media Operations
- Critical-thinker
- Problem-solver under stress or lack of time
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Usher | Server | Host
LOOK Cinemas
02.2024 - 08.2024
Cappies Critic (DMV)
Cappies NCA
11.2021 - 06.2022
Sound Operator
Aldersgate Church Community Theater
12.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Savannah College of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School