Adobe Creative Cloud, Proficient in Spanish, Shooting/editing video

MATT MCPHERSON

admp9w@r.postjobfree.com / 571-***-**** Centreville, VA 20120

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA Graduated 05/2021

Multimedia Journalism G.P.A: 3.49

Minor in Spanish

SUMMARY

Enthusiastic Multimedia Journalism student skilled in video production, editing, designing posters, reporting, conducting interviews, and writing. Passionate in telling stories and creating content that will move people. Involved in Special Olympics and a member of Phi Sigma Kappa at Virginia Tech. Exceptional people skills and adaptable to new situations.

SKILLS

Portfolio link: https://mattmcp2.wixsite.com/mysite

Video production, editing, reporting, conducting interviews

Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign)

Fluent in Spanish

Charismatic

Creative

Friendly, positive attitude

EXPERIENCE

Server / MELLOW MUSHROOM - Chantilly, VA 06/2019 - Current

Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins, and other needs.

Operated terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.

Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials, wine, and desserts to increase profits.

Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.

Public Relations Chair and Brotherhood Chair / Phi Sigma Kappa - Blacksburg, VA 11/2018 - 11/2020

Managed social media accounts for the organization including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Updated fraternity website, https://www.vtphisig.org/, through the site Weebly

Provided information about the organization and communicated with individuals and other organizations

Created a calendar of events for the Chapter to be implemented throughout the year

Communicated with the fraternity through Facebook, email, and GroupMe

Created videos for the chapter to inform them of upcoming events

Senior Capstone Multimedia Project 4/2021-5/2021

Link to project: https://delta8.hunterjcollins.vt.domains/about/

The overall arch of the group news story is the introduction of Delta 8 and the upcoming legalization of marijuana in VA.

Collected data and conducted interviews from an abundance of sources around the Blacksburg area with my team about the legalization of marijuana and Delta 8.

Shot and edited videos on Adobe Premiere Pro on a PSA of Delta 8 and an interview with a person who had a prior marijuana charge.

Group created the website for the upload of our interviews, stories, videos, and interactive piece.

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