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Matthew Harrell

Summary

My name is Matthew Harrell, I have many mixed skills from hands-on tasks, and outside work, and technological skills from design to video, photo, and audio editing. I'm willing to do anything that is given to me. I am a fast learner so you won't have to supervise me constantly. I can work individually or with a team and am reliable. Some of my strengths are problem-solving, creative thinking, and decision making which will be beneficial to your company. My recent experience was in maintenance, heavy machinery, and landscaping. Another experience I have is being president of the Media and broadcast program of Cedar Crest High School. I also do freelance gigs like video recording and editing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape/Maintenance

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Operated heavy machinery such as skid steer, forklift, dump trucks, and mowers
  • Ensured high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of landscape maintenance projects.
  • Assisted in the development of training programs for new hires, ensuring a skilled workforce for efficient operations.
  • Minimized environmental impact through responsible disposal of waste materials collected during sewer maintenance operations.
  • Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
  • Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.

Filmmaker

Cedar Crest High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Joined the Cedar Crest High School Broadcast Media class
  • First student ever to be boosted into the second half of Broadcast Video Two, a full-year course, because of success in Broadcast Video One
  • At the end of Broadcast Video Two, I ran for President of the Media Club and was elected President within one year of entering the program
  • During senior year, I produced a series called BVMAN which aired on CCHS Today
  • BVMAN took about 2000-3000 hours of development from story to script writing to filming during the school days and weekends

Media Club President

Cedar Crest High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Was in charge of running and preparing video production classes
  • Organized and scheduled Annual STN Film Competition trip
  • Was responsible for the fundraises for and submitting projects for the STN convention in Long Beach California, where we won an award for best comedy and placed second place in Best Live Production

Studio Manager

Cedar Crest High School
08.2021 - 06.2023


  • In Broadcast Video Two, I was skilled in every job, including switcher, graphics, audio technician, and teleprompter, but was mainly the Studio Manager
  • As Studio Manager I was in charge of queueing anchors, running all three cameras, and making sure everything was lit properly including the green screen

Food Preparation Worker

Infinito's Pizza Buffet
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Made pizza's and food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.

Food Preparation Worker

Dinunzio's Authentic Italian Hoagie
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for preparing food for current and future days
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • I packed the prepared food in containers stored them in the refrigerator and completed cleanup which included dishwashing
  • Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cedar Crest High School

Associate's Degree - Cinematography and Film/Video Production

F.I.R.S.T. Institute
01.2024

Skills

  • Video Production
  • Film Production
  • Short Films
  • Film
  • Film Direction
  • Videography
  • Digital Video
  • Shooting Video
  • Video Post-Production
  • Broadcasting
  • Audio Recording
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Mixing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Color Correction
  • Motion Graphics
  • Graphics
  • Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Digital Editing
  • Non-linear Editing
  • Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Technical Ability
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Support
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Student Leadership
  • Landscape maintenance

Awards

  • Best Comedy Award Winner, Student Television Network, 03/01/23, Every year STN holds an annual film convention and competition. I had an Idea for a comedy based in our school. So, we started making the show, and halfway through we had the opportunity to submit one of the episodes. I submitted episode four of our show to STN. At the STN Convention, they dedicate one day where they host an Oscars-type show, which is where they hand out the awards, to the people who submitted their projects. One of the categories is best comedy, which is where I submitted my film. My film placed first and was awarded a trophy at the live event.
  • Runner-Up in Best Live Production, Student Television Network, 03/01/23, STN encourages students to strive for their best work. So they run broadcast competitions. They run congruently with their STN Film Competitions. One of the categories at the award ceremony was Best Live Production, where my school submitted a live show of CCHS Today. We recorded one of the daily shows that we do for our school. After it was live-streamed, we submitted it to STN, which won second place at the awards ceremony.

Timeline

Filmmaker

Cedar Crest High School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Media Club President

Cedar Crest High School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Landscape/Maintenance

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
06.2022 - 08.2024

Food Preparation Worker

Infinito's Pizza Buffet
11.2021 - 08.2022

Studio Manager

Cedar Crest High School
08.2021 - 06.2023

Food Preparation Worker

Dinunzio's Authentic Italian Hoagie
05.2021 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Cedar Crest High School

Associate's Degree - Cinematography and Film/Video Production

F.I.R.S.T. Institute
Matthew Harrell