My Resume

My Resume

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About Me: 

I am a multimedia journalist, tech enthusiast, YouTuber and someone who loves working with every aspect of video. I’ve worked on film sets, extensively in post-production, built my own work computers, and have a deep appreciation for what makes it all tick.

Mobile phone: 636-866-9830 | Email: jon@jond.tv

Located in: Aurora, Colorado

Skills: 

Video Editing:

Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D, Animated Infographics, Multi-Camera Editing, Color Correction, Audio Soundscapes, Mac/PC Environments.

Videography:

Canon/Nikon DSLRs, Drone Videography, 360/VR Videography, Boom/Wireless Mics, Mobile Field Producing, Arri Light Kits, Time Lapses/Hyperlapses, RED Cinema Cameras.

Multimedia:

Computer Building, Photography, HTML/CSS Design, App Development, Photoshop/InDesign, WordPress/Blox, Fact Checking, Deadline Driven.

Experience: 

Contract Video Editor – Avanoo
June 2018 – Present

  • Craft short visual pieces in Adobe Premiere based on accompanying script and VO.
  • Find or create footage conforming to visual style.
  • Generate infographics and transitions to enhance story impact.
  • Translate video content to numerous languages.
  • Edit interviews to create a short, coherent story.

Photo and Video Editor – Columbia Missourian
January 2017 – May 2017

  • Filmed and edited several centerpiece news videos.
  • Placed 7th nationally for Hearst Multimedia news.
  • Filmed and edited social promotional content for Facebook and Twitter general audiences.
  • Created graphics & style guide for video content.
  • Communicate with reporters to check quality of reporter-produced content and provide feedback.
  • Edited and toned photos for web and print.

Grip & Sound Recordist –  In The Wake of Ire
July 2016

  • Worked as sound recordist/boom op in core crew.
    • Captured dialogue through boom & wireless mics.
    • Monitored and recorded live audio through mixers.
  • Worked as a grip constructing lighting schemes.

Freelancer
May 2013 – Present

  • Worked with the American Red Cross to voice and edit a series of informational videos.
  • Livestreamed St. Louis Surge and BallerTV basketball games, both solo and as part of a broadcast team.
  • Filmed and edited recaps of events including martial-art tournaments and fashion shows.

Education: 

University of Missouri: Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism

Interest in Convergence Journalism

Emphasis in Mulitmedia Producing

Minor in Film Production

Francis Howell North High School

St. Charles, Missouri

2013 Journalism Alumni

 

Awards: 

  • Hearst Journalism Awards: 7th place in national Multimedia II/News.
  • YouTube: 6.8 million lifetime views, and 27.5k subscribers for videos and original projects.
  • Missouri Interscholastic Press Association: Superior Award in Individual Television category for video recap.
  • Journalism Education Association: Excellent Award in Broadcast Sports Story category.