Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Creative Experience
SalesAssociate

Charles J. McDonald

Zelienople,PA

Summary

Experienced with coordinating film set activities, ensuring all aspects of production run smoothly and efficiently. Utilizes technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to support directors and crew members in achieving seamless production. Strong understanding of on-set safety protocols, equipment handling, and effective teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted customers in locating products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, performing regular stock checks and replenishment.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Film Crew

WQED Multimedia
01.2021 - 08.2022

Steeltown Entertainment became part of WQED in 2021

Teen Film Crew

Steeltown Entertainment Project
01.2018 - 01.2021

Worked with clients on small advertisements for them. With professionals in the field who trained us in equipment and how to be part of a film set.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts Program

Point Park University
05.2026

High School Diploma - undefined

Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts High School
06.2022

Remote Pilot Certificate - undefined

Pittsburgh Drone Services

Film production, editing and acting coursework - undefined

Pittsburgh Filmmakers
08.2017

TV & Broadcasting - undefined

Seneca Valley School District
08.2017

Film production, editing and acting coursework - undefined

Steeltown Film Academy
08.2018

Skills

    Film Producing

  • Pre-production planning
  • Post-production supervision
  • Production management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Video editing

Timeline

Sales Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
11.2024 - Current

Film Crew

WQED Multimedia
01.2021 - 08.2022

Teen Film Crew

Steeltown Entertainment Project
01.2018 - 01.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts High School

Remote Pilot Certificate - undefined

Pittsburgh Drone Services

Film production, editing and acting coursework - undefined

Pittsburgh Filmmakers

TV & Broadcasting - undefined

Seneca Valley School District

Film production, editing and acting coursework - undefined

Steeltown Film Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts Program

Point Park University

Creative Experience


  • Forest of the Marauder, Producer, Senior Thesis about 4 hunters who go looking for the ultimate prize,
  • Night Shift, Producer, 3rd year student film about a night worker who goes home to discover a customer in her apartment.
  • WilkinsTownship Bicentennial, digital video, project manager/director, editor, Wilkins Township’s bicentennial anniversary. Created for Steeltown Entertainment as a client-based job
  • New America, Overcoming Obstacles to Connection, digital video, production manager/director, editor, The Digital Age has brought a plethora of new communications tools, but some might argue that it has become harder, not easier, for human beings to learn and listen to each other


Charles J. McDonald