James Willingham's Resume
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA G.P.A. 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Arts May 2020
Concentration: Radio/TV/Film
Major Appropriate Courses Taken: News Writing (CMMA.200.05), Survey of Media (CMMA.201.04), Intro to Radio/TV/Film (CMMA.308.02), Multimedia Writing & Storytelling (MMA.203.03), Fundamentals of Speech (CSTA.101.14), Fundamentals of Film Production (CMMA.348F.01)
Professional Experience
Shadowed under Greg Vreeland at NBCUniversal on MSNBC 2018
Manhattan, NY
• Assisted with the live taping of MSNBC
• Checked audio levels and microphones working for anchors and interviewees
• Assisted in color correction on images
Production Assistant
Atlanta, GA WhenSmokeClears Picture House
Set PA on a short film called "Brown with Blue" 2018
• Managed Walkie-talkies
• Assisted in the direction of background action
• Assisted in set lock-downs and more
Publix
McDonough, GA
Front Service Clerk 2015-2017
• Interacted with 100+ customers a daily to provide the best shopping experience
• Shared and communicated my expansive knowledge of all departments in the store
• created sale displays to draw customer attention
Skills
• Strong leadership Qualities
• Advanced writing
• Screenwriting
• Directing
• Produce press releases
• Creating newsletters
• Effective communication
• Proficient in post-editing
Volunteer Experience
• Peer tutoring Sep. 2017- Present
• Cascade United Methodist Church Homeless Feeding
-serve dinner to the homeless
- filmed the service Sep. 2017- Present
• SOS Hurricane Maria Drive
- donated and gathered canned goods and necessities for victims Apr. 2017
Organizations, Awards, Notable Activities
Helping Hands Community Service Organization 2016- Present
Dean’s List Award3.5+ GPA Requirement 2016-Present
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2019-Present
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society 2019-Present
National Association of Black Journalists 2018-Present
Isabella T. Jenkins Honors and Scholars Program 2018- Present
National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) 2018-Present
Wrote, directed, produced, and edited short film, "The Rose" 2018
Created numerous sizzle reels and film projects 2016-Present
Studied abroad for film and African culture in Paris, France 2018
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA G.P.A. 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Arts May 2020
Concentration: Radio/TV/Film
Major Appropriate Courses Taken: News Writing (CMMA.200.05), Survey of Media (CMMA.201.04), Intro to Radio/TV/Film (CMMA.308.02), Multimedia Writing & Storytelling (MMA.203.03), Fundamentals of Speech (CSTA.101.14), Fundamentals of Film Production (CMMA.348F.01)
Professional Experience
Shadowed under Greg Vreeland at NBCUniversal on MSNBC 2018
Manhattan, NY
• Assisted with the live taping of MSNBC
• Checked audio levels and microphones working for anchors and interviewees
• Assisted in color correction on images
Production Assistant
Atlanta, GA WhenSmokeClears Picture House
Set PA on a short film called "Brown with Blue" 2018
• Managed Walkie-talkies
• Assisted in the direction of background action
• Assisted in set lock-downs and more
Publix
McDonough, GA
Front Service Clerk 2015-2017
• Interacted with 100+ customers a daily to provide the best shopping experience
• Shared and communicated my expansive knowledge of all departments in the store
• created sale displays to draw customer attention
Skills
• Strong leadership Qualities
• Advanced writing
• Screenwriting
• Directing
• Produce press releases
• Creating newsletters
• Effective communication
• Proficient in post-editing
Volunteer Experience
• Peer tutoring Sep. 2017- Present
• Cascade United Methodist Church Homeless Feeding
-serve dinner to the homeless
- filmed the service Sep. 2017- Present
• SOS Hurricane Maria Drive
- donated and gathered canned goods and necessities for victims Apr. 2017
Organizations, Awards, Notable Activities
Helping Hands Community Service Organization 2016- Present
Dean’s List Award3.5+ GPA Requirement 2016-Present
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2019-Present
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society 2019-Present
National Association of Black Journalists 2018-Present
Isabella T. Jenkins Honors and Scholars Program 2018- Present
National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) 2018-Present
Wrote, directed, produced, and edited short film, "The Rose" 2018
Created numerous sizzle reels and film projects 2016-Present
Studied abroad for film and African culture in Paris, France 2018