Matthew Martella
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Objective:
Seeking a job opportunity that offers excitement while being
able to work with my hands. I'm an adrenalin seeker, hard
worker, and love the outdoors.
Education:
8/08-Present Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Arts with Business Minor
6/07-3/08 Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts Southfield,
MI
Radio Diploma
Work Experience:
5/12-Present WXMI - FOX 17 Grand Rapids, MI
Operations Technician (8/12 - Present)
News Intern (5/12 - 8/12)
. As Operations Technician, in charge of running and maintaining
the Fox 17 studio from managing anchors to camera operation to
fixing equipment.
. As News Intern, gather news to be broadcasted in future news
programs and shadow various jobs from editing, writing,
reporting, and producing.
9/15/12 Warrior Dash - Red Frog Entertainment Grand Rapids, MI
Starting Line EmCee
. In charge of hyping large crowds before, during, and after the
race.
. Wrote and produced own speaking material.
5/11-08/11 Victory Hill Church Carroll, OH
Media Intern
. Established video department.
. Created videos and graphics to highlight and enhance church and
community events.
4/16/11 Grand Rapids Electronic Music Festival 2011 Grand Rapids, MI
Co-EmCee/Co-Host
. In charge of introducing such DJs as Antiserum, Superdre, and DJ
VanHekken while hyping up the crowd.
. Event info:
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11/09-03/10 The Art of Power - Movie Grand Rapids, MI
Effects Editor
. Worked with the Producer and Director, off-site, to bring their
vision to life using Adobe After Effects while being self
managed.
10/07-8/09 Life Christian Church Troy, MI
Video Editor/Graphic Designer
. Maintained video hardware, including wiring systems.
. Edited videos for TV/Church Services using Final Cut Studio and
Adobe After Effects while managing volunteers.
1/08-4/08 WMGC - Magic 105.1 Detroit, MI
Production Intern
. Produced entire show during my last week there.
. Gathered News, Sports, and Weather for morning show hosts.
. Pulled sponsorship cards and commercials for live reads.
. Edited shows to be used for the next morning.
1/07-10/07 Revival Outreach Center Northville, MI
Senior Video/Graphic Designer
. Directed Sunday morning camera production from Television Studio
and created and maintained a volunteer schedule.
. Edited videos for Sunday/Wednesday services using Adobe Premiere
Pro.
. Authored DVDs for services.
. Created posters, fliers, DVD covers, etc. using Photoshop CS3
12/09-3/11 Main Street Pub Allendale, MI
Bartender
Extra Curricular:
9/08-Present Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Grand Valley State University
Vice-President (2010-2011)
Social Chair (2009-2010)
Founding Father
. As Vice-President, in charge of delegating work within the
Fraternity and overseeing the day-to-day business.
. As Social Chair, in charge of planning at least 2 events a month
with other student organizations across campus, semi-formal and
formal dances, and organizing our Greek Week/Homecoming teams.
. As a Founding Father, help develop, plan, and run philanthropic
events (Battle of the DJs), social service projects,
recruitment, and helping AT? with holding the highest overall
GPA within greek life.
11/09-Present GVSU Division 2 Hockey GVSU
PA Announcer
. In charge of announcing starting line-ups, penalties, and goals
scored for both teams.
. Made the games exciting by playing current, up-beat music while
utilizing my voice to make games memorable.
9/9-1/10 WCKS - The Whale GVSU
Radio DJ
. Maintain a professional radio show for one hour every Monday
night.