Mary Claire Vaughan
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Seasoned Film Editor with background in crafting compelling narratives for both short and long-form content. Knowledgeable in all phases of post-production, including editing raw footage, selecting music, adding sound effects, and creating final cuts. Strengths lie in understanding storytelling techniques, technical proficiency with editing software, and collaborative approach to working with directors and producers. Previous work demonstrates successful creation of engaging visual stories that enhance viewer experience and contribute to project success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
The Center for Public Television
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Organized and managed large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, working collaboratively to ensure successful outcomes.
- Managed graphics, sound, music, and color corrections for videos.
- Completed sound design, sequence selection, and compression for post-production purposes.
- Edited video content using Adobe Premiere Pro to match creative briefs.
- Took large volumes of raw footage and determined which shots to use, cut or move to achieve creative vision.
- Supervised filming process including camera setup, lighting adjustments, sound recording and special effects implementation.
- Organized and supervised production staff, including actors, camera operators, grips, set designers, and other crew members.
Veterinary Technician
South Shades Crest Animal Clinic
Hoover, Alaba,a
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed physical examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, spays, neuters, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted the vet during appointments by properly restraining the animal, prepping veins for blood draws, and assisting in giving the vaccines.
- Supporting patient care through administrative tasks such as medication refills, appointment scheduling, patient folder management and telephone assistance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Media
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2025
Minor - Global And Cultural Perspectives
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2025
Film
University of Roehampton
London, UKSkills
- Story shaping
- Calendar Management
- Content Development
- Adobe CS6 proficiency
- Color correction and grading
- Post-production editing
- Shooting live video
- Deadline Adherence
- Production Planning
- Project Organization
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Music Selection
- Video Editing
- Timeline Management
- Storyboarding
- Strong creative vision
- Team Leadership
- Production Operations
- Content Writing
- Storytelling
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Creative Writting
- Social Media Platforms
- Social media knowledge
- Social media content creation
Affiliations
- Studied Abroad in London spring semester 2023 from January to June
- Apart of the Greek chapter Alpha Omicron Pi
- Member of the film club BEA
Accomplishments
- On the Deans List for Grades from Fall 2021-to Fall 2023
- On the Presidents List for Grades for Spring 2023 and Spring 2024
- Gold Key Honors
- Sidewalk Film Festival Finalist in the Short Documentary category for Junkyard Bots. Producer and Editor
- Sidewalk Film Festival Finalist in the Short Screen Play category for the script Pixel
- Best Short Documentary winner Junkyard bots for current internship award
Timeline
Editor
The Center for Public Television
08.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
South Shades Crest Animal Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Media
The University of Alabama
Minor - Global And Cultural Perspectives
The University of Alabama
Film
University of Roehampton