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Patrick F. Wittwer

patrickwittwer@gmail.com

134 Ramona Lane Woolwich, NJ 08085

856.430.1451

                                                                       

Objective

A position within the media industry that will enable me to learn and grow in the field while contributing to the success of your product.

 

Education

Temple University                                                                                       August 2006- December 2008

Philadelphia, PA 

BA Film and Media Arts

Ÿ  Relevant Coursework: Editing, Videography, Screenwriting, Acting, Interaction Analysis

Ÿ  Honors: DeanŐs List

Rowan University                                                                                       January 2003-December 2005

Glassboro, NJ                                                                           

Ÿ  Relevant Coursework: TV Industry, Film Industry, Theater Arts, Public Speaking, Creative Writing

Ÿ  Honors: DeanŐs List, Best Public Speaker

 

Related Field Experience

Story/Production Assistant                                                                           March 2010

BBC Worldwide Productions (Dancing With the Stars)

Reading, PA

á       Set up and broke down all equipment on set

á       Took relevant plot notes to send to editors for packages to air during live show

á       Transcribed essential conversations between star and dancer

á       Set audio frequencies using Lectrosonics microphones and receivers

á       Worked with a variety of field producers and celebrity talent

Videographer                                                                                              October 2008-Present

Family Treasures Video Services

Folcroft, PA

Ÿ  Serves as freelance videographer for events/weddings

Ÿ  Responsible for setting equipment, audio, and lighting

Ÿ  Conducts interviews for dedications and brief Ňlove storyÓ documentaries

Ÿ  Shoots on Canon XL2 cameras

 

Other Work Experience

            Assistant Manager of Photography                                                                January 2009-December 2009

            Ripley Entertainment

            Myrtle Beach, SC

á       Supervised direction of photography department

á       Responsible for staff, payroll, hiring, discipline, quality control, and customer service

á       Shot with Nikon D200 cameras

Manager/Program Educator                                                                           January 2002-January 2009

Franklin Institute Science Museum                                               

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania                                                                      

Ÿ  Wrote, developed, and performed a variety of educational shows and programs

Ÿ  Frequently led improvisational performances before large crowds

Ÿ  Video recorded floor programs for training video    

              College Program Intern                                                                                            August 2003-June 2005

Walt Disney World                                                                                 

Lake Buena Vista, FL                                                                             

á       Memorized and performed scripts for childrenŐs shows and tours of the studio backlot

á       Successfully completed courses in Communications, Marketing, and Human Resources with Disney University

á       Consistently recognized by staff and management for going above and beyond to entertain guests

 

Activities

Open Student Television Network: Marketing/Publicity Intern (2008)

Walt Disney World Campus Representative: Volunteer Recruiter (2004-2007)

Commuter Association of Rowan (CAR): Member (2004-2005)