PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
KEY COMPETENCIES

JONAH BROWN

CUTCO Cutlery / Vector Marketing
Chicago,IL
4
years of professional experience

Recent Film and Television graduate with a strong foundation in story development, script analysis, and writers' room support. Skilled in deconstructing narrative structures, crafting compelling loglines and coverage, and effectively pitching concepts under tight deadlines. Excels in collaborative settings while maintaining focus in self-paced, deadline-driven environments. Dedicated to providing creative insights and innovative solutions to enhance storytelling processes.

Work History

Assistant Manager, Marketing & Sales

1 Year
CUTCO Cutlery / Vector Marketing | 06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Trained in advanced one-on-one presentation techniques for remote and in-person audiences, building strong client communication and organizational habits.

Advanced Film/Video Production Intern

1 Month
Muchin College Prep / ASM | 07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated DSLR cameras and lighting setups and managed video composition and audio for productions, editing final deliverables in Adobe Premiere Pro and Pro Tools.

Advanced Video Production Apprentice

6 Months
Gallery 37 | 10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Advanced hands-on technical training producing complex film and video content, strengthening camera, lighting, and post-production workflows.

Film Foundations Apprentice

2 Months
Gallery 37 | 06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed a hands-on program building core production skills, culminating in a fully executed film project from pre-production through delivery.

Sketch Writing Apprentice

3 Months
The Second City | 06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Collaboratively developed and performed original sketches weekly, building comfort delivering creative work on a consistent production schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television

Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 07-2026
  • Relevant Coursework: Assistant Director Workshop, Producing Cinema & Television, BA Directing, BFA Lighting, BFA Acting and Directing Workshop, BFA Casting, Editing, Image Design for Cinema, Sound for Cinema and Television.
  • GPA: 3.3

- Acting And Improv

The Second City Training Center | Chicago, IL | 12-2020

Relevant Coursework: Trained in improvisation and short-form scenic exercises, building comfort with collaborative, fast-paced creative problem-solving under real-time pressure.

Skills

Team leadership
Pitching and presentation
Creative storytelling
Non-linear storytelling
Production scheduling
Collaborative teamwork
Problem-solving
Strong research skills

Timeline

Assistant Manager, Marketing & Sales

CUTCO Cutlery / Vector Marketing
06.2023 - 06.2024Read More

Advanced Film/Video Production Intern

Muchin College Prep / ASM
07.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Advanced Video Production Apprentice

Gallery 37
10.2021 - 04.2022Read More

Film Foundations Apprentice

Gallery 37
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Sketch Writing Apprentice

The Second City
06.2020 - 09.2020Read More

Columbia College Chicago

Bachelor of Arts from Film and Television
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The Second City Training Center

from Acting And Improv
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KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Project Coordination & Delivery — Manage productions from concept through post-production, keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.
  • Post-Production Editing — Edit footage in Adobe Premiere Pro, ensuring continuity, pacing, and alignment with creative direction.
  • Documentation & Process Tracking — Maintain shot lists, schedules, scripts, and revision logs to keep teams aligned and accountable.
  • Problem Solving Under Pressure — Adapt quickly to schedule changes, equipment issues, and resource constraints without compromising quality.
JONAH BROWN