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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, GA
06-2028

High School Diploma -

West Springfield High School
West Springfield, VA
06.2024

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
Adam Martineau