RESERVOIR: Coffee from a Canon lens thermos tastes better.

RÉSUMÉ

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Andrew M. McDowell

133 Edgewater Dr.

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(847) 732-9970

AndrewMMcDowell@gmail.com

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced in all different fields of film and video production, as well as post-production and photography. Along with that, I am proficient in both permanent and temporary audio/visual install and operation, including all aspects of video, audio, and lighting.

I am a graduate of the Film and Video department at Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelors of Art degree in Film and Video. Comfortable and practiced with digital video recording/camera operation, and experienced in digital picture and sound editing with Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, along with Pro Tools. I have knowledge in all areas of video production including producing, shooting, design, sound editing/mixing, digital workflow, and editing. Along with these skills, I have spent the past two years learning the audio/visual world. From delivery, to design and setup, I am well practiced in all aspects of AV installation and performance. My objective is to find job opportunities where I can have hands on experience to complement my college knowledge and further my career as a video, photography, and audio/visual expert.

EXPERIENCE:

Travis Inc.

Project Coordinator Sept. 2011 – Present

McHenry County Dental Society

Annual Golf Outing Invitation Creator July 2011 – Present

Goose Island Belgian Fest 2011

Advertising Poster Design July 2011

College Hill Professional Building

Dental Logo Design June 2011

Columbia College Chicago

Bachelors of Art Degree in Film and Video 2007 - May 2011

Writer/Director/Editor/Camera Operator for

“Broskis Talkin Brewskis”

‘YouTube’ channel creator 2010 – 2011

City Year/Pepsi Co.

Camera operator/editor for an Earth Day event 2008

“The Unborn”

Stand-in role for test shooting on film 2008

EDUCATION:

Columbia College Chicago

Bachelors of Art, Concentration in Film and Video Graduated May 14^th, 2011

Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List

Prairie Ridge High School

General High School Diploma Graduated in 2007

SKILLS:

Proficient in Apple’s Final Cut Pro Studio, Final Cut Express, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, LiveType and Soundtrack. I am also experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, Neat Receipts Software, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, Pro Tools, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Within the Adobe Suite, I have the most experience with Photoshop. Also, I have a deep understanding of digital video mediums, tapes, cards and workflow, along with camera specifications and abilities. I understand framing, lighting, and camera movement thoroughly, too. I am educated in photography as well and have experience with many DSLR’s including the Canon 7D and T2i, and the Nikon D90. Also in the realm of photography, I have experience in photo editing and design.

In the audio/visual world, I have learned a great amount of knowledge in the past few years, everything from staging and lighting, to audio mixing and video workflow. I am proficient in the planning, setup, running, and striking of most all audio/visual gear, and am a quick learner of new equipment and responsibilities.

PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:

Travis Inc.

Project Coordinator Sept. 2011 - Present

Threadless Clothing

Warehouse Employee June 2011 - October 2011

John Robert Powers

Promotional Modeling/Sales 2010 – 2011

Crystal Lake Park District

Summer Beach Staff 2008 – 2011

King Wok

Chinese food delivery driver 2006 – 2008

Grand Rental Station

Warehouse employee/driver 2005 – 2007

WARP Skatepark

Pro-shop employee/skateboarding camp instructor 2003 – 2006

RESERVOIR

Monday, March 14, 2011

Coffee from a Canon lens thermos tastes better.

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