Maggie Aguirre
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Summary of Qualifications:
Passionate filmmaker with practical experience from pre-production through
post-production with a passion for editing and color correction. Excellent
understanding of pre-production and post-production, multi-tasking, and
communicating with large groups.
Education:
The Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago
March 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Filmmaking and Video Production
The Art Institute of Dallas
March 2005
Coursework in: Digital Media Production
Industry Skills:
Final Cut Pro After Effects Photoshop Illustrator
Toast
Sound Track Pro DVD Studio Pro Flash Pro Tools
Microsoft Office
Beta cam, DVC Pro cam, Sony PD 150, Cannon XL2, Panasonic DVX 100B, and
Panasonic HVX 200P
Related Experience:
Editor - Film festival (Splatter Fest)
September 26, 2010
. Pitched concepts for film
. Color corrected the film
. Final editor
Videographer - Kandee Johnson (Special Effects Make-up Artist) - Glaminar
August 28, 2010
Freelance Editor - Provicom (Music Video)
July 2010
. Finalized the compositing
. Edited a 3 minute music video
. Added the intro graphics
Teachers Assistant / Tutor - The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
April 2009 - March 2010
. Maintained the studio, set up and broke down cameras and control room for
students
. Helped students using After Effects and Final Cut-Pro, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Toast
Producer/Editor/Color Corrector - Women In Film Chicago Student Division
September 2009
. Created Public Service Announcement (PSA) for non-profit organization
from concept to completion
. Developed 30 sec piece for the rebranding of the Student Division that
will be displayed on their website
Production Assistant - "It's Always Sunrise Somewhere"
June 2008 - July 2008
. Straightened and organized the set after production, handled equipment
Related Coursework:
Editor - Phillip Morris - Mr. Morris (Music Video)
June 2008
. Worked within a team to execute client's vision and deliver product on
time
. Chosen to be screened at The Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago Fashion
and Media Extravaganza (F.A.M.E.)
- Won Best in Show: Digital Filmmaking
. Nominee for Best Music Video at The Best of The Midwest Awards Gala
. Won Best Rap Music Video at The International Music Video Awards
Work Experience:
Customer Service/Sales Associate - JCPenny
August 2010 - Present
. Handle returns and exchanges
. Receive payment methods for customers store accounts
. Provide excellent customer service
. Help maintain and organize the sales floor
Sales Associate - TJMaxx
March 2007- April 2010
. Greet and assist customers with purchases, maintain inventory and cash
handling procedures at point of sale, organize and straighten the store
after closing hours, stock incoming merchandise on sales floor, assist in
training new employees
Activities:
Active Member - Women in Film Chicago
April 2008 - Present
President of Women in Film Club - The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
September 2008 - March 2010
Active Member of Film Club - The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
January 2008- March 2010
Active Member of Student Leadership Council - The Illinois Institute of Art
- Chicago November 2009
Mentor - Big Brother Big Sisters of Chicago
January 2008 - May 2008