- Exploring various forms of art, such as Content Creation, Livestreaming, and Short-form Content, to nurture creativity and personal growth.
- Cooking sharing recipes and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms.
- Video Gaming
- Camping
Hi, I’m
John Matthews
Monroe,LA
Summary
Over a decade of experience as a self-taught video and audio editor, with expertise in social media, advertising, and film projects, complemented by a background in accounting and bookkeeping. Proven ability to communicate effectively and negotiate successfully while maintaining composure under pressure. Strong technical, problem-solving, and organizational skills demonstrated through proficient use of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Audition in both educational and commercial settings. Eager to contribute to a collaborative environment that values teamwork and fosters growth through hands-on learning opportunities.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
KNOE
Technical Media Producer
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Record needed sounds, or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
- Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.
- Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
- Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
- Confer with producers, reporters, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a news broadcast.
- Produced and edited engaging multimedia content for news segments and special features.
Fiesta Nutrition
Barista
02.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
- Wrap menu items such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
- Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Media Specialist
02.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Filmed and edited videos for the congregation and community about upcoming events and activities.
- Put together slides for every Sunday Service for Hymns, Prayers, and announcements.
- Posted on their facebook page about events, activities, birthdays, and other announcements.
- Operated video and audio equipment like cameras, microphones, and capture cards for filming videos about upcoming events.
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
Table Busser
08.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
- Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
- Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
Not Just Pie
Waiter/Cashier/Baker
06.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
- Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
- Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
- Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
Education
University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts from Communication In Digital Media
05-2022
Neville High SchoolMonroe, Louisiana
High School Diploma
05-2016
Skills
- Photo and Video Editing
- Social Media Work
- Photography
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, Etc)
- MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc)
- Quickbooks
- Audio/Video Equipment
- Web Media Design
- Fast Learner
- Workflow optimization
Interests
Timeline
Technical Media Producer
KNOE
06.2022 - Current
Barista
Fiesta Nutrition
02.2022 - 04.2022
Media Specialist
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
02.2021 - 03.2022
Table Busser
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
08.2020 - 01.2021
Waiter/Cashier/Baker
Not Just Pie
06.2018 - 03.2020
Neville High School
High School Diploma
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelor of Arts from Communication In Digital Media