Micah Washington resume
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Micah Washington resume

MICAH WASHINGTON
Schaumburg, IL 60193 | ------------ | ------------

OBJECTIVE
Passionate, Creative, and dedicated to produce rich and compelling visual stories. Constantly looking for ways to point a lens at a creative angle, and developing workflows and practices that enhances the speed and quality in which various clips can be put on a timeline. Experienced in multiple editing software, camera, lighting and audio equipment. Assisting in conceptualizing and producing content that the audience can gravitate to on social media, TV and digital sites. Proven performer during high pressure situations. Adaptable to the ever-changing film and video industry with the willingness to storyboard out the knowledge and experiences that comes with it, while being dedicated and going the extra mile to taking on and executing challenging tasks and projects within a deadline.

STRENGTHS
• Proficient in multiple film editing, coloring and motion graphic software (Premiere, After Effects, FCP, Da Vinci Resolve and more).
• Very good at working with unscripted and scripted editing formats for commercials, documentaries, talking heads, promos and more.
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented and brings a positive attitude while working independently or in a team.
• Pressure player with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Creative; proactively contributes to the original vision of the writer and director.

LINKS
My Website: ------------/mwvisuals

EXPERIENCE

Video Production Specialist
August Jackson 2019 – March 2020
Served as a key member of the production team in editing videos for clients, assisting on shoots, creating gear list, organizing media, creating a streamlined operating system, maintaining and restocking the equipment room.
• Lead a small production crew to capture content for clients.
• Assisted editors and staff members on various projects.
• Helped conceptualize ideas, pitches, proposals, and different camera angles to tell a story or capture an individual.
• Created scripted and unscripted edits to tell a compelling story.
• Helped on set as primary and secondary camera operator, grip, audio and much more.

Video Editor, Equipment Manager
Guy Bauer Productions | Umault 2016 - 2019
Served as a key member of the post production team in editing videos for clients, and also the production team assisting on shoots, creating gear list and maintaining and restocking the equipment room.
• Created scripted and unscripted edits to tell a compelling story.
• Met strict deadlines to deliver final cuts to clients.
• Assisted other editors and staff members on various projects.
• Helped conceptualize ideas, pitches, proposals, and different camera angles.
• Helped on set as a secondary camera operator, grip, assistant, audio personal and much more.

Video Editor, Producer, Cinematographer
TouchVision 2013 - 2016
Edited and co-produced news and feature content for digital and broadcast network.
• Helped developed an easy workflow for all editors by creating effect presets, project settings, motion text, organizational folders for music, sound effects and footage for re-usability.
• Co-produced, shot and edited a weekly segment called "Geek Bait".
• Conceptualized storyboards, scripts and graphics with producers and writers.
• Helped teach new editors camera operators, workflows and techniques to work smarter and faster.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Video and Animation - International Academy of Design and Technology ? Chicago, IL 2009-2012