DAVID MILLS
Haines City,FL
Summary
Versatile professional with over 15 years of experience in live theatre and video production. Including video editing for content creation such as feature films, short films, music videos and promos. Recently pivoted to data analytics, earning a master's degree with a focus on data cleaning, visualization, and predictive modeling. Skilled in R, Python, SQL, and Tableau, with a passion for for transforming data into actionable insights and blending creative storytelling with analytical problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Disney College Program Intern
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
05.2024 - Current
- Serve as a PhotoPass Photographer, capturing high-quality guest memories across parks and resorts while delivering exceptional customer service and creating positive, memorable interactions.
- Enhance guest experiences by upholding Disney's world-class service standards.
- Completed leadership and professional development courses through the Disney College Program, contributing to personal and professional growth within the #1 global entertainment and theme park leader
Videographer, Editor, Producer
Freelance
01.2017 - Current
- Video Content Creator for a Drive-Thru Haunted House experience called The Haunted Road
- I was responsible for shooting and editing multiple promos for YouTube and Social Media
- I have been a freelance video editor for such companies as Convention News TV and InVision making presentation videos for various online conventions, such as ServiceNow Knowledge 2020 and 2021
- I handle film uploads and work on data-entry for New Kingdom Pictures
- I have also edited feature films for them, such as Momma Said Come Home For Christmas, and the streaming series King Of The Castle
Video and Lighting Operator
Blue Man Group
05.2008 - 06.2020
- I had several responsibilities and duties in my department
- One of my positions was a live camera operator during performances
- Not only did I have to be on stage to do camera shots, but also assisted with moving set pieces backstage
- I was also a Video Board Operator which would have to take video cues during the show
- We had an LED Wall and various projectors and had to make sure that all content was routing to the proper place at the proper time
- Light Board Operator and used the GRANDMA 2 Light Board
- Other responsibilities included updated the video content used for the Box Office
- Also shooting and editing videos for in house promos and creating video content for various yearly parties
- I also had to program the GRANDMA 2 for in-house presentations that we collaborated with Universal Studios
Video Editor
Channel 13 Action News
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities for this position was to edit video segments for the nightly news
- It required working in a very up-tempo environment to make deadlines before segments aired live
- Not only was I responsible for video editing, but I also served as a fill in floor director
- It would be my responsibility to make sure the cameras were in the correct positions and cue the talent as to when they were on-air, and to which camera to look at
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - DATA ANALYTICS
05-2025
Focused on data analytics with hands-on experience in data cleaning and analysis using R and Python. Developed interactive visualizations and dashboards in Tableau. Completed projects involving such real world data like Airbnb, applying linear regression models, forecasting techniques, and deriving actionable insights from complex datasets.
- 3.94 GPA
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - FILM
12.2006
- Studied filmmaking with a focus on directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. Created and completed multiple short films, overseeing the full production process from concept to post-production.
- GPA: 3.6 Cum Laude
- Honoree of Phi Kappa Phi
- Dean's List Fall 2003
- Honoree of The Golden Key Honour Society
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Entry
- Teamwork
- Exceptional communication
- Data analysis
- Data management
- Post-production management
- Adobe premiere pro
- Data cleaning
- Tableau
- Python programming
- R programming
- Database programming and SQL
- Machine learning
- Predictive analytics
Activities
- Volunteering with Orlando Independent Filmmakers group.
- Teaching youth groups in various church callings.
- Eagle Scout with Troop 335 of the Boulder Dam Area Council.
- Hobbies include building Legos, making short films, and watching sports.
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Disney College Program Intern - Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
05.2024 - Current
Videographer, Editor, Producer - Freelance
01.2017 - Current
Video and Lighting Operator - Blue Man Group
05.2008 - 06.2020
Video Editor - Channel 13 Action News
01.2007 - 01.2009
EASTERN UNIVERSITY - MASTERS OF SCIENCE, DATA ANALYTICS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS - BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, FILM
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