Michael White Resume
MICHAEL WHITE
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE CS6:
Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,
Premiere, After Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY:
Digital Photo & Video shooting
& editing experience
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007-2010:
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
FORMAL RESEARCH WRITING
Advanced Graphics of
Communication
Graphics of Communication
Boardgames
Typography
3-D Design
Photo and Image Culture
Field Study in Photo
Color Photo
Southern Contemporary Photo
Narrative Photo & Video
Communication Campaigns
Advertising and Society
Communication Management
Creative Strategy
Idea Development
Media Planning
Message Strategy
SKILLS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MICHAELWHITE729.WIXSITE.COM/MWHITEPORTFOLIO
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN UGA Division of Development & Alumni Relations
August 2016 - May 2017 Athens, GA
UGA SUMMER AT THE CIRCUS PROGRAM Creative Circus Portfolio School
June - August 2016 Atlanta, GA
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COURSEWORK UGA
July 2013 - May 2017 Athens, GA
MICHAELWHITE------------
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COURSES
GRAPHIC DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY
ADVERTISING
EDUCATION
CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY UGA Study Abroad Program
June - July 2017 Cannes, France
Expanded my global perspective and participated in an international advertising and media event
via attendance of seminars, workshops, and master classes taught by coveted leaders in the field.
Underwent a mentorship with Publicis Lifebrands New York for the entirety of the festival to learn
valuable creative insight and discuss recurring topics from the various workshops and seminars.
Collaborated with a concentrated team of 15 to produce print and digital material for the
University using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop on a daily basis.
Assisted in rolling out the University of Georgia brand via mixed media works and ensuring all
collateral met the standards of new branding visual identity.
Produced numerous works to contribute to the delivery and execution of creative assets.
Organized and systematized the shared design resources for the entire department.
Trusted by directors, camera assistants, and art department to source and secure obscure items,
props, equipment, and specialty gear for commercial shoots.
Manage technical and administrative tasks - from assisting with lighting, sound, and camera for
studio and on-location shoots to running errands and distributing equipment.
Support a variety of teams in all stages of production. Valued as a competent behind-the-scenes
team member ensuring production is executed smoothly and efficiently.
Earn repeated praise from management and clients for anticipating needs of executives,
prioritizing tasks, and ensuring successful execution of all productions.
Collaborated with nine peers to conceptualize, plan, and execute advertising and re-branding
campaign efforts to pitch to clients, The Graduate Hotel and the food chain, Arby's.
Conducted extensive research of media outlets, target audiences, and strategic planning.
Designed logo, print and digital material, and general brand image from creative brief to pitch
for client, The UGA Student Food Pantry, on a team of four.
Collaborated on several teams to conceptualize, strategize, and plan pseudo ad campaigns.
Customized various design works for projects in photographic, digital, and typographic media.
Implemented print and digital design techniques in creation of infographics, web design,
packaging, and custom typefaces.
Explored brand direction via matching of copy and imagery.
Concepted, designed and built entire board game with cards and pieces using the Adobe Creative
Suite and various other design resources.
COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION ASSISTANT GA Film & TV Production
October 2017 - Present Atlanta, GA
BA in JOURNALISM/ADVERTISING University of Georgia
2017 Athens, GA
Major: Advertising, Henry W. Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication
Minor: Studio Arts, Lamar Dodd School of Art
Overall GPA: 3.38/4.00
MICHAEL WHITE
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE CS6:
Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,
Premiere, After Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY:
Digital Photo & Video shooting
& editing experience
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007-2010:
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
FORMAL RESEARCH WRITING
Advanced Graphics of
Communication
Graphics of Communication
Boardgames
Typography
3-D Design
Photo and Image Culture
Field Study in Photo
Color Photo
Southern Contemporary Photo
Narrative Photo & Video
Communication Campaigns
Advertising and Society
Communication Management
Creative Strategy
Idea Development
Media Planning
Message Strategy
SKILLS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MICHAELWHITE729.WIXSITE.COM/MWHITEPORTFOLIO
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN UGA Division of Development & Alumni Relations
August 2016 - May 2017 Athens, GA
UGA SUMMER AT THE CIRCUS PROGRAM Creative Circus Portfolio School
June - August 2016 Atlanta, GA
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COURSEWORK UGA
July 2013 - May 2017 Athens, GA
MICHAELWHITE------------
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COURSES
GRAPHIC DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY
ADVERTISING
EDUCATION
CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY UGA Study Abroad Program
June - July 2017 Cannes, France
Expanded my global perspective and participated in an international advertising and media event
via attendance of seminars, workshops, and master classes taught by coveted leaders in the field.
Underwent a mentorship with Publicis Lifebrands New York for the entirety of the festival to learn
valuable creative insight and discuss recurring topics from the various workshops and seminars.
Collaborated with a concentrated team of 15 to produce print and digital material for the
University using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop on a daily basis.
Assisted in rolling out the University of Georgia brand via mixed media works and ensuring all
collateral met the standards of new branding visual identity.
Produced numerous works to contribute to the delivery and execution of creative assets.
Organized and systematized the shared design resources for the entire department.
Trusted by directors, camera assistants, and art department to source and secure obscure items,
props, equipment, and specialty gear for commercial shoots.
Manage technical and administrative tasks - from assisting with lighting, sound, and camera for
studio and on-location shoots to running errands and distributing equipment.
Support a variety of teams in all stages of production. Valued as a competent behind-the-scenes
team member ensuring production is executed smoothly and efficiently.
Earn repeated praise from management and clients for anticipating needs of executives,
prioritizing tasks, and ensuring successful execution of all productions.
Collaborated with nine peers to conceptualize, plan, and execute advertising and re-branding
campaign efforts to pitch to clients, The Graduate Hotel and the food chain, Arby's.
Conducted extensive research of media outlets, target audiences, and strategic planning.
Designed logo, print and digital material, and general brand image from creative brief to pitch
for client, The UGA Student Food Pantry, on a team of four.
Collaborated on several teams to conceptualize, strategize, and plan pseudo ad campaigns.
Customized various design works for projects in photographic, digital, and typographic media.
Implemented print and digital design techniques in creation of infographics, web design,
packaging, and custom typefaces.
Explored brand direction via matching of copy and imagery.
Concepted, designed and built entire board game with cards and pieces using the Adobe Creative
Suite and various other design resources.
COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION ASSISTANT GA Film & TV Production
October 2017 - Present Atlanta, GA
BA in JOURNALISM/ADVERTISING University of Georgia
2017 Athens, GA
Major: Advertising, Henry W. Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication
Minor: Studio Arts, Lamar Dodd School of Art
Overall GPA: 3.38/4.00