Rachel Reneé Howell
Huntsville, AL 35802
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Education
Auburn University Graduated: Dec 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Visual
Minor in English
Professional Experience
AVO Communication Huntsville, AL USA
Multimedia Specialist August 2020 to present
-Editing video, audio and graphic files using Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, etc
- Establishing / maintaining an editing workflow, file management, and storage
- Photographing video recording various events
- Assist with video / audio recording, lighting, directing and coordinating shoots
- Participate in brainstorming / creative development sessions
- Assist with marketing / PR, traditional and social advertising / posts
- Preparing production paperwork
- Various other duties as assigned.
WAFF48 Huntsville, AL USA
Production Assistant and Weekend Lead Editor July 2019 to December 2020
Running floor cameras
* Ensuring all staging, furniture and props are ready before the show starts.
* Ensuring all equipment is in place and technical checks have been done.
* Relaying information between the control room, floor staff, and talent.
* Providing cues, timing and other information to presenters and talent.
Editing Shows
* Pulling in media from various sources including NBC and Oasis.
* Taking suggestion from Producer and Anchor to ensure footage is accurate and compelling.
* Meeting multiple daily production deadlines.
Operating Sound During Live Show
* amplify incoming signals
* allow for switching and volume level adjustments for a variety of audio sources
* allow for creatively mixing together and balancing multiple audio sources to achieve an optimum blend
Cottonseed Studios Opelika, AL USA
Assistant Video Editor 12/2018 to 5/2019
* Offload/ingest/intake all media into appropriate storage locations and verify media transferred
successfully as well as provide quality control for all recorded footage
* Organize footage, sequences and titles for select Adobe CC projects as well as Avid projects.
* Provide rough assembly of timelines for senior editor
* Resync and relink video and audio after transferring from Adobe Premiere to Avid.
* Color correct and grade video footage utilizing vectorscopes, RGB parade and waveform monitor
* Proficient in multi cam editing in Avid
* Transcoding and consolidating raw media to mxf in Avid.
* Merged media to create a sync map
* Create a storyboard used to help the lead editor and producer rework an episode layout.
* Use visual storytelling skills and extraordinary attention to edit videos for social media.
* The ability to self-direct, multi-task, and prioritize assignments with strong attention to detail.
CAPA The Global Education Network Dublin, Ireland
Vlogger/ Video Editor 6/2018 to 8/2018
* Created online content for the YouTube channel as well as CAPA’s official website.
* Filmed and edited together a company video promoting CAPA Dublin.
Creamy Sonic Digital Marketing Dublin, Ireland
Creative Team/ Video Editor 6/2018 to 7/2018
* Edit together footage for the Irish Sign Language Association
* Color correct and general artistic direction for promotional videos.
Eagle Eye TV Auburn, AL. USA
Editing Team 9/2017 to 12/2017
* Shot on EVO Shift 3 Axis & EOS Rebel T5 for video team
* Edit together footage for Auburn social media site
War Eagle Productions Auburn, AL. USA
Video Editor 9/2016 to 5/2017
* Create montages, hype videos, highlight videos for AUSPYS award show and Auburn Athletic social media sites
* Convert tape video to a digital archive
* Work on Avid program organizing footage
Gibson’s BBQ Huntsville, AL. USA
Hostess 8/2014 to 8/2015
* Escort customers to tables
* Keep all wait staff balanced on table selection
Leadership and Awards
Dean’s List May 2016
Additional Skills
Office Automation (Microsoft Office, Email, Outlook, Internet); Editing Software (Avid, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere Pro), Strong written and verbal communication skills, Highly organized and Detail Oriented, Team Player.
Sample Work
rachelhproduction.com
References Available Upon Request