OBJECTIVE: To produce or assist in the production of quality videos/films for every and any possible client
EDUCATION:
Kent State University - Honors Senior with a 3.52 Electronic Media Production Major
Graduating December 2011
Awarded $12,000 academic scholarship over four year period at Kent State
Awarded $1,000 Honors scholarship for Senior Honors Thesis Project
Awarded Fraternity Greek President of the Year in 2010-2011
University courses taken included:
Senior Honors Thesis Project Intermediate Documentary Film Making
Honors Intro to Film Non Linear Video Editing
Honors U.S. History 1 Media Ethics
Kenston High School,
Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale
EXPERIENCE: International Student Exchange Student, 2011
Kent State University, Florence, Italy
• Took communication classes and engaged in cultural experiences in Florence, Italy. Created short documentaries for the CCI Program at Kent State to encourage other students to study overseas
Youth Basketball Coach, 2010
DG Sports, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
• Coached 6th grade AAU team for the DG Warriors. Ran once a week practices and weekend games around NE Ohio
Production Assistant on T.V Short “Julio” 2009
Hot Lather Productions, Cleveland, Ohio
• Logged and captured on set different shots and angles and camera positions
Worked slate and assistant camera on shoot
Entrepreneurial Videographer 2009-2011
Heiman Highlights, NEO Video Solutions, Good Greens, Cleveland, Ohio
• Produced basketball highlight reels videos for youth basketball tournaments
• Produced freelance work for weddings, band promotions, and video resumes
• Shot and edited company introductions, promotions and commercials for local businesses (see website for examples)
Student Exchange Student, 2008-2009
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
• Represented Kent State University on exchange for a year studying film at UNCW
Restaurant Servers, 2007 – 2010
Yours Truly Restaurant, Hudson, Ohio
• Worked in costumer services as a server for Yours Truly Restaurant. Duties consisted of taking orders, showing costumers to their seats, busing and setting tables
Documentary Film Maker, 2006, 2010
U.S. Open, Oakmont, Pennsylvania
Casino Management Class, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Produced and directed short documentary chronicling Kent State University students working at the 2008 U.S. Open golf tournament
• Produced and directed a documentary chronicling Kent State University students’ experience in Las Vegas enrolled in the Casino Management Class
SKILLS: • Ran camera, graphics and teleprompter for Kent State’s TV2 and Teleproductions
• Created multiple short films for different shows, class projects, and learning experiences
• Experienced in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and people skills, acquired through many years with a variety of people, from restaurant costumers to youth basketball parents to re-founding a fraternity.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills developed from producing a 10 credit hour, independent, short film for Senior Honors Thesis Project.
ACTIVITIES: • Basketball Camp director, Chagrin Falls, OH 2005-2010
• Re-founding President, Phi Kappa Tau Colony, Kent, OH 2010
• Freelance Videographer, Cleveland, OH 2009-2011
COMMUNITY 25 Hours. Kent, Ohio. Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
SERVICE: • Volunteered with different programs to help people in need.
• Services included: raking leaves, wrapping gift baskets, renovating trails, casino night dealer, working kids’ carnival nights, and city trash clean up.
REFERENCES: • Jim Tobbe, Rapid Concrete Solutions, VP Sales and Contract Services – 330-342-3321
· Ann Gosky, Senior Special Assistant, Office of Community Service, Learning and Volunteerism – 330-672-8004
· Roberta Sambenedetto, Yours Truly Restaurant Manager – 216-470-7561
WEBSITE: www.chrisheiman.com
