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SHANNON EARWOOD

Summary

Skilled multi-media producer with two years of educational experience. Seeking to leverage my expertise in writing for broadcast and media to fill your copywriter position. An adept worker aiming to help achieve Agency GWL's goals and take on more responsibility as quickly as possible.


Work History

Producer / Videographer / Editor

EARS - USM Department of Media and Communication
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Work Study Program
  • Worked closely with two other students to record and produce videos of two live performances with locally established artists.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to plan set design and equipment management.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Oversaw lighting and camera operations with staff during shoot dates
  • Assisted with setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
  • Used Premiere Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.


Student Audio/Visual Technician

USM Event Services
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked with a team to set up projectors, laptops, microphones, mixers and speakers for live presentations.
  • Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
  • Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
  • Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
  • Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Media & Entertainment, Video Arts

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2024

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Davinci
  • Google Analytics
  • Hoot Suite
  • Field production
  • Effective interviewer
  • Creative writing

Accomplishments

  • Elected Head of Video for a student run media production organization called Digital Nest Media.
  • Collaborated with team of 12-15 in the development of The B.A.R. Band Hub City Session produced by Digital Nest Media.
  • Achieved top of the class remarks by completing a "language of the lens" short film project with accuracy and efficiency.

PASSIONS

  • Story telling
  • Creative process
  • Teamwork
  • Animation

Skill Sets

Writing

  • Well-versed in writing for multiple types of media.
  • Most experienced in writing commercial scripts, news packages, and short documentaries.
  • Commercial scripts commonly written in a two-column format with storyboard and shot list included.
  • Aimed to use thorough research in writing to connect with the target audience and either spread a message or incite a call to action.


Social Media Management

  • Utilized social media to advertise and establish a brand for a short documentary. Achieved this by posting 'behind the scenes' content of the production, and post-production process.
  • Experienced with using social media analytic platforms such as Google Analytics and Hoot Suite to gauge audience interaction and organize social media posts across multiple platforms.


Video

  • Highly experienced in setting up and operating Panasonic UX90 and Lumix GH5 digital cameras. In addition to attaching them to a tripod, along with Atmos LED monitors, follow focus rings, and AC-powered dummy batteries.
  • Experienced in Felid and Studio production set-up to build knowledge on focus/exposure settings, as well as the use of lighting and flag kits.
  • Executed proper file organization and management when transitioning into post-production.
  • Premier Pro was mainly used for editing and some color correction.
  • Davinci Resolve was used for in-depth color grading
  • After Effects was used for object removal and motion graphics.

Timeline

Producer / Videographer / Editor

EARS - USM Department of Media and Communication
08.2024 - 12.2024

Student Audio/Visual Technician

USM Event Services
08.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelors of Science - Media & Entertainment, Video Arts

University of Southern Mississippi