Ben Sasser

adyno3@r.postjobfree.com *** - **1 - 7958 scenicscreenshots.wordpress.com (Portfolio) Education

Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN; Graduation December 2022

● Major: English; Minor: Politics and Economics GPA: 3.68

● Dean's List, Order of the Gown (Academic Society), English Honor Society Experience

Creative Director/Editor, MS Media, Charlotte NC; January 2022 - Present

● Direct, edit, and market videography work for my clients

● Shoot and edit real estate marketing videos for local agencies

● Freelance for other production companies. Worked as P.A. for Geico, NFL Films, and others Creative Content Production, University Marketing Department, Sewanee, TN; January 2022 - Present

● Conceptualize, write, and pitch video content to attract students to the university

● Taught video editing to a coworker

● Reflected university features, assets, and community to authentically engage prospective students Creative Production Intern, Clutch Studios, Charlotte, NC; January 2021 - June 2021

● Conduct research on clients and competitors. Used small details to create positive personal experiences

● Support all aspects of shifting production environments as a PA. Assistant camera and media manager on productions. Cataloged and organized footage for key editor.

● Communicate with studio management, clients, and freelancers, identifying and solving issues. Learned to work with high-level talent maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.

● Run Clutch Studios' social media, and take photos of client productions. Increase of 418 followers Video Editorial Intern, QC Exclusive Magazine, Charlotte, NC; January 2021 - April 2021

● Conceptualize, write, and pitch video content for publication

● Shoot and edit videos that maintain the stylistic continuity of the magazines brand

● Communicated in a professional, deadline-driven, editorial environment. Managed my work schedule Production Intern, Dammi Media, Charlotte, NC; May 2020 - July 2020

● Initiated and created my own position. Lots of PA work, getting coffee, setting up cameras, etc

● Navigate delicate communication between management and talent Server’s Assistant/Pool Server, Carmel Country Club, Charlotte, NC; May 2018 - August 2019

● Worked two summers in service in hospitality applying through a job fair Construction Apprentice, Melaragno Design, Charlotte, NC; Summer 2016

● Learned basic carpentry, welding, and painting while apprenticing for a general contractor Leadership and Activities

Rotaract Club, Secretary, Sewanee, TN; December 2019 - December 2020, Member, August 2018 - Present,

● Responsible for taking minutes, managing club rosters and attendance, and club communication with community leaders, other organizations, and local businesses.

● Trained and organized volunteers for the first and second annual Relay for Life

● Raised over 75,000 dollars for the American Cancer Society with the first two annual Relays. Set, then beat the school record for money raised by any organization. Surpassed first Relay goal by over 10,000. Skills

Website: (Directing and Editing Portfolio)

Technical Skills: Professional editing and color correction. Adept in camera operation, live video production/recording, and digital media workflow. Experience with HTML, Stata, LaTeX Other Stuff: Program Mentor, IB Diploma Recipient, Intermediate French Interests: Music theory, Music production, Blues guitar and piano, Art, Film, Pop Culture

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