Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra Curricular Involvement
Notable Course Work
Affiliations
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Jack Scharff

Madison,Wisconsin

Summary

Multimedia journalist with experience editing stories in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. Known for excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Additional specialization in marketing with experience using databases such as Infegy Atlas and Simmons Catalyst.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Host/Bouncer

The Outsider
Madison, USA
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Responsible for greeting new guests and checking their IDs

Barback

UU Bar
Madison, USA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for maintaining a smooth bar environment
  • These responsibilities include removing disrespectful patrons, cleaning the bar, and making sure the bartenders have what they need, whenever they need it

Head Lifeguard

Tuckaway Country Club
Franklin, USA
08.2018 - 08.2023
  • Managed safety protocols and supervised pool activities, ensuring a safe environment for club members

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism – Strategic Communication and Multimedia Journalism

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2025

Digital Cinema Production Certificate - Communication Arts

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2025

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Suite
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Documentary Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Microsoft 365
  • Social Media Management
  • Sound and Camera Design
  • YouTube Channel Management

Extra Curricular Involvement

  • Director, Humorology, 06/01/23, 04/30/24, Oversees the production of a musical for philanthropic events and collaborates with other fraternities and sororities to raise funds for the chosen organization
  • President, Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity, 09/01/23, 12/31/24, Played a key role in the development of the newly chartered chapter and led recruitment efforts
  • Member, Manhole Sketch Comedy, 09/01/22, Present, Creates and performs student-produced sketches

Notable Course Work

  • Advanced Motion Picture Workshop
  • Brand Management
  • Cinematography and Sound Recording
  • Long Form Video
  • Mass Communication Practices
  • Producing for TV and Video
  • Principles of Strategic Communication
  • Principles of Reporting

Affiliations

WEBS - Editor

11/2024

  • Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro and colored in DaVinci Resolve

Strings - Gaffer and Colorist

Present

  • Design lighting plans and lead G&E department
  • Edit and color in DaVinci Resolve

Walls Documentary - Producer

Present

  • Responsible for the production of a documentary about the housing crisis in Madison, Wisconsin

Timeline

Host/Bouncer

The Outsider
06.2024 - 07.2024

Barback

UU Bar
08.2023 - 05.2024

Head Lifeguard

Tuckaway Country Club
08.2018 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism – Strategic Communication and Multimedia Journalism

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Digital Cinema Production Certificate - Communication Arts

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jack Scharff