Malcolm Brown Resume
MALCOLM BROWN
------------ • 2610 Mae Wade Avenue, Adamstown, MD 21710 • MalcolmB------------
Professional OBJECTIVE
Leverage a love of video storytelling that educates, engages and inspires viewers while achieving organizational goals. Thrive in fast paced environments where initiative, quick turnaround and consistent, professional work are valued.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with Visual & Media Studies Minor (3.42 GPA) Duke University – Durham, NC
WORK HISTORY
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST – Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home & Whole Heart Center, Frederick, MD May 2019 to Present?Manage cross promotional marketing via digital media work for funeral home and grief center. Key duties include:
Video Production: Conceptualize, film and edit videos that allow both entities to control their messaging (company history, employee spotlights and product/service marketing) in a cost-effective and engaging manner. Quickly and professionally turnaround and enhance projects using intuition and constructive feedback. Post videos to YouTube, social media and company websites. Produce videos for clients, including organizing pictures and clips, as well as filming interviews to be shown at funerals. Consistently meet tight deadlines and adjust to clients’ needs and input.
Technology: Evaluate and implement technology tools that can potentially increase productivity and profitability. Create, update and publish content for the two organizations’ websites (which utilize two very different platforms).
EDITOR – Southern Media Collective, Durham, NC Sept. 2018 to May 2019
Contributed to producing documentary using archival footage about the Poor People’s Mission. Role included:
Editing: Reduced 40 hours of footage to 45 minutes. Used Adobe Premiere Pro for sound editing and color correction.
Story Development: Used client outline and feedback to construct a meaningful and impactful story.
ASSISTANT VIDEO EDITOR – Left of Black, Durham, NC Sept. 2018 to May 2019
Prepared interviews with academics, artists and activists for publication on YouTube. Key responsibilities included:
Editing: Assisted with recording of videos, including help to select camera angles, and post-production work on 30-minute interviews. Successfully contributed to the development of approximately 30 final pieces.
Social Media: Condensed longer videos into informative 2 minutes clips. Responsible for posting stories on Instagram.
MEDIA INTERN – Duke Story+: Left of Black, Durham, NC May 2018 to June 2018
Selected in highly competitive process to develop educational videos to teach high school students about Black history.
Editing: Transformed pre-recorded stories into shorter videos and lessons. Used animation to increase engagement.
Team Collaboration: Worked with researchers and other students to create, plan and execute our concept. Received social media recognition/award for attracting the most online attention.
Curriculum Development: Designed lesson plans and activities to accompany each educational video.
TEACHING FELLOW – Breakthrough San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Summer 2017
Worked with prestigious program to help high achieving students from under resourced schools prepare for college.
Training: Completed rigorous training on creating curriculum and managing classroom behavior. Worked with instructional coach to receive and act upon frequent feedback about performance. Worked long hours to get results.
Teaching: Planned and executed lessons for two sections of sixth grade math. Created curriculum that was engaging, relatable and behaviorally impactful for students. Adapted and facilitated training activity for other student teachers.
STUDENT TEACHER – Duke Engage Internships, Togo, West Africa Summer 2016
Used proficiency with computers and French to teach middle school students. Responsibilities included:
Training: Created daily lesson plans and delivered content in ways that overcame both cultural and language barriers.
Results: Helped students increase Microsoft knowledge and skills along with their overall comfort and confidence.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Videography, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, & Audition
EXPERIENCES: Semester abroad in India, research experience from Mellon Mays PhD Prep Program, AARCH volunteer
MALCOLM BROWN
------------ • 2610 Mae Wade Avenue, Adamstown, MD 21710 • MalcolmB------------
Professional OBJECTIVE
Leverage a love of video storytelling that educates, engages and inspires viewers while achieving organizational goals. Thrive in fast paced environments where initiative, quick turnaround and consistent, professional work are valued.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with Visual & Media Studies Minor (3.42 GPA) Duke University – Durham, NC
WORK HISTORY
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST – Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home & Whole Heart Center, Frederick, MD May 2019 to Present?Manage cross promotional marketing via digital media work for funeral home and grief center. Key duties include:
Video Production: Conceptualize, film and edit videos that allow both entities to control their messaging (company history, employee spotlights and product/service marketing) in a cost-effective and engaging manner. Quickly and professionally turnaround and enhance projects using intuition and constructive feedback. Post videos to YouTube, social media and company websites. Produce videos for clients, including organizing pictures and clips, as well as filming interviews to be shown at funerals. Consistently meet tight deadlines and adjust to clients’ needs and input.
Technology: Evaluate and implement technology tools that can potentially increase productivity and profitability. Create, update and publish content for the two organizations’ websites (which utilize two very different platforms).
EDITOR – Southern Media Collective, Durham, NC Sept. 2018 to May 2019
Contributed to producing documentary using archival footage about the Poor People’s Mission. Role included:
Editing: Reduced 40 hours of footage to 45 minutes. Used Adobe Premiere Pro for sound editing and color correction.
Story Development: Used client outline and feedback to construct a meaningful and impactful story.
ASSISTANT VIDEO EDITOR – Left of Black, Durham, NC Sept. 2018 to May 2019
Prepared interviews with academics, artists and activists for publication on YouTube. Key responsibilities included:
Editing: Assisted with recording of videos, including help to select camera angles, and post-production work on 30-minute interviews. Successfully contributed to the development of approximately 30 final pieces.
Social Media: Condensed longer videos into informative 2 minutes clips. Responsible for posting stories on Instagram.
MEDIA INTERN – Duke Story+: Left of Black, Durham, NC May 2018 to June 2018
Selected in highly competitive process to develop educational videos to teach high school students about Black history.
Editing: Transformed pre-recorded stories into shorter videos and lessons. Used animation to increase engagement.
Team Collaboration: Worked with researchers and other students to create, plan and execute our concept. Received social media recognition/award for attracting the most online attention.
Curriculum Development: Designed lesson plans and activities to accompany each educational video.
TEACHING FELLOW – Breakthrough San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Summer 2017
Worked with prestigious program to help high achieving students from under resourced schools prepare for college.
Training: Completed rigorous training on creating curriculum and managing classroom behavior. Worked with instructional coach to receive and act upon frequent feedback about performance. Worked long hours to get results.
Teaching: Planned and executed lessons for two sections of sixth grade math. Created curriculum that was engaging, relatable and behaviorally impactful for students. Adapted and facilitated training activity for other student teachers.
STUDENT TEACHER – Duke Engage Internships, Togo, West Africa Summer 2016
Used proficiency with computers and French to teach middle school students. Responsibilities included:
Training: Created daily lesson plans and delivered content in ways that overcame both cultural and language barriers.
Results: Helped students increase Microsoft knowledge and skills along with their overall comfort and confidence.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Videography, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, & Audition
EXPERIENCES: Semester abroad in India, research experience from Mellon Mays PhD Prep Program, AARCH volunteer