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Education
Work History
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Hi, I’m

Caroline French

Videographer and Editor
Kalamazoo,MI
Caroline French

Summary

Creative media professional prepared for role. Skilled in video production, editing, and collaborative project execution. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing project needs, with focus on producing impactful visual content. Proficient in industry-standard video editing software and known for keen eye for detail.

Overview

6

Years of work experience

2

Years of video experience

4

Years of University Experience

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • File organization
  • Video editing
  • Color grading
  • Lighting techniques
  • Video compression
  • Final cut pro
  • Audio recording
  • Camera operation
  • Post-production workflow

Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor's Degree from Film, Video, Media Studies
08.2021 - 04.2025

University Overview

  • Dean's List: Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
  • Honor's Society of Lambda Pi Eta Member
  • Relevant Coursework: Digital Video Production, Audio Production, TV Studio Production & Foundations of Journalism

SOUTH LYON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
South Lyon, MI

High School Diploma
09.2017 - 05.2021

University Overview

Work History

WMUx

Student Videographer and Editor
05.2023 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Carry equipment to location and set up in the best spot possible for filming.
  • Assist with setting up and monitoring livestreams for clients.
  • Applied color grading techniques during post-production stage that resulted in visually consistent final product matching client's expectations.
  • Used Final Cut Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Improved audio quality with careful microphone placement and post-production adjustments.
  • Enhanced viewer engagement with well-crafted motion graphics integrated seamlessly into video content.
  • Experience with filming indoors, outdoors, and using equipment like lighting, reflectors, boom mics, lapel mics, teleprompters, and tripods.
  • Maintained and organized digital video files within library.

Journeys

Sales Associate
09.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Helping customers find what they are looking for, while actively trying to push more onto the sale
  • Working together with my co-workers to help each other build sales and pitch all types of shoes
  • Work in the back room to put up boxes and keep the sales floor clear
  • Use the available technology to check out customers, fill SOS orders, and look up shoes for customers

Michael's

Early Morning Replenishment
05.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Making sure the shelves are stocked and organized for ease of the customer
  • Helping customers find items that they need
  • Using product knowledge to help customers find the best product for their projects
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Aqua-Tots

Swim Instructor
08.2019 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Forming relationships with the children to make them feel more comfortable and swim better
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.

Timeline

Student Videographer and Editor
WMUx
05.2023 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Journeys
09.2022 - 10.2023
Early Morning Replenishment
Michael's
05.2022 - 08.2022
Western Michigan University
Bachelor's Degree from Film, Video, Media Studies
08.2021 - 04.2025
Swim Instructor
Aqua-Tots
08.2019 - 07.2020
SOUTH LYON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
09.2017 - 05.2021
Caroline FrenchVideographer and Editor