JASON RICHARD BENDER

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15227

412-***-****

ad3vyf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

A dedicated, detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic. Knowledgeable in many aspects of graphic design and video production. Works well in team environments as well as on individual assignments.

EDUCATION

Pittsburgh Filmmakers Point Park University Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA

Video Production Certificate Bachelor’s in Film/Video Associate in Specialized Academic

December 2010 December 2010 Technology Degree /Graphic Design

April 1997

TECHNICAL SKILLS

•Computer Skills - Final Cut Pro Studio 7 & X, Adobe Creative Suite CC Design and Video (Mac and PC), Davinci Resolve 18, Microsoft Word 2000-2017 (Windows) / 2004-2010 (Mac), Highland 2 and Final Draft (Mac and PC).

Pages 09-Current, Keynote 09-Current, Affinity Design Studio V2, Procreate and Clip Studio Paint

•Illustration - Composes dynamic layouts and crafts striking ink and colored artwork incorporating a variety of traditional and digital tools. Specializes in ad layout, storyboard layout and sequential comic work.

•Film/Video - Proficient with mini DV, and HD”, Super 8mm, 16mm formats. Digital camcorders, as well as DSLR’s. Creates interesting and provocative compositions and provides smooth camera operation with a tripod and handheld. Well versed in editing and also knowledgable in sound editing and some VFX work in After Effects.

•Screenwriting/Graphic Prose/Typesetting - Skilled writer with a well rounded vocabulary who conceptualizes and develops intelligent characters and narratives. Accomplished in timely editing and corrections.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

*Ensemble Actors Studio - McKees Rocks, PA January 2023 - Present

Resident Filmmaker and Teaching Artist :

Responsible for creation and release of demo Reels for the graduating actors. Production of Studio short films and teaching of courses on filmmaking techniques.

*Freelance Design and Video - Pittsburgh, PA June 1997 - Present

Graphic Designer: Produced Logo’s, Layout’s, flyers, and various other design pieces for various clientele.

Videography: Producing various video content, from storyboard and conception stage to the final edit and deliverables.

*Forms and Surfaces/Cornelius Signage - Etna, PA July 2021 - May 2023

Graphic Designer:

Responsible for creation and release of artwork to the production floor, creation of the drawings to build signage, installations and creative constructs. Also responsible for the creation of Templates for the companies Wayfinding software to help the customer and way finders alike visualize the signage on site digitally. Also worked as a liaison with the companies India team, and coordinated with the CNC programmer in Vietnam.

*Excela Enterprise Solutions/ Deloitte - Pittsburgh, PA October 2015 - January 2020

Digital Production Specialist:

Computer Services: Creation and production of customer print pieces, signage and business products.

Production: Production of large and small volume work, product packing and timely delivery to customer. Timely order completion, multi-tasking, job quality checking and accountability.

*EYES TO THE SKY MEDIA, LLC - Pittsburgh, PA January 2011 - 2020

Camera Operator/Assistant/Video Editor: Camera operation, assisting with digital manipulation, capture and editing.

*ABC Imaging Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA June 2012 - June 2015

Digital Design Specialist:

Computer Services: Creation and production of customer print pieces, signage and business products.

Production: Production of large and small volume work, product packing and timely delivery to customer. Timely order completion, multi-tasking, job quality checking and accountability.

*APPLE Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA April 2011 - June 2012

Retail Specialist: Consults and engages the customer in the purchase of their device. Conducts workshops for large and small groups in the knowledge and use of their device and/or computer.

*FEDEX OFFICE - Pittsburgh, PA December 1997 - April 2011

Computer Services: Creation and production of customer print pieces, signage and business products.

Production: Production of large and small volume work, product packing and timely delivery to customer. Timely order completion, multi-tasking, job quality checking and accountability.

References Available Upon Request

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