Patrick Wittwer
Career Information
On this section of the site you will find career information for Patrick Wittwer. Provided below are links to PDF versions of my Media and Education resumes. Below the links is a detailed listing of work history, education, and other skills and qualifications. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at patrickwittwer@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration.
RESUMES
Education Resume
Media Resume
IMDB
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
KMart Clerk Glenolden, PA
Oct. 2000 - Mar. 2001
Worked in Layaway and Photo Lab.
Franklin Institute Science Museum Camp-In Staff Philadelphia, PA
Jan. 2002 - Apr. 2003
Memorized scripts and presented science demonstrations.
Supervalu (IGA) Cashier Mullica Hill, NJ
Sep. 2002 - Jan. 2003
Handled transactions and responsible for stocking and cleanliness.
Franklin Institute Science Museum Camp-In Assistant Manager Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 2003 - Sep. 2007
Performed normal staff duties in addition to setting up and closing down the program for each Camp-In.
Walt Disney World College Program Intern Lake Buena Vista, FL
Aug. 2003 - Jan. 2004
Worked at counter service restaurant. Also memorized and performed children's shows.
Subway Sandwich Artist Logan, NJ
Feb. 2004 - Jul. 2004
Prepared food and provided customer service. Served as nighttime shift leader/key holder.
Applebee's Carside Staff Logan, NJ
Aug. 2004 - Jan. 2005
Served as original staff member for the new location. Broke sales records for the Carside To Go service.
Walt Disney World College Program Intern Lake Buena Vista, FL
Jan. 2005 - Jun. 2005
As a tour guide, memorized and performed twenty minute tours of the studio backlot. Responsible for driving 165-foot long tractor trailer.
Applebee's Server & Expo Logan, NJ
Jul. 2005 - Oct. 2005
Performed all duties of restaurant wait staff. Served as kitchen leader and liaison to front of house staff.
Franklin Institute Science Museum Camp-In Manager
Sep. 2005 - Jan. 2009
Responsible for the safety and satisfaction of hundreds of guests. Interacted with other departments and staff to ensure program quality. Served as first aid during overnight program.
Franklin Institute Science Museum Program Educator Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 2005 - Dec. 2008
Wrote, developed, and performed a variety of educational material. Responsible for interpreting difficult concepts and making them easy for guests to comprehend. Consistently called upon to work on special projects.
Ripley Entertainment Photographer Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb. 2009 - Mar. 2009
Photographed tourists and sold photographs.
Ripley Entertainment Assistant Manager Myrtle Beach, SC
Mar. 2009 - Dec. 2009
Successfully increased sales and photo quality for fledgling department. Developed comprehensive training program for new hires. Wrote policy and procedure handbook for department. Assisted with hiring, payroll, staff development, and monthly meetings.
Dancing With the Stars
Mar. 2010
Credited as Story Assistant. Also performed functions of Assistant Camera and Production Assistant.
EDUCATION & SPECIAL TRAINING
Temple University Philadelphia, PA
B.A. Film and Media Arts
Diverse course load included classes in acting, education, physical fitness, literature, and creative writing.
Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
General studies
Diverse course load included classes in education, public relations, Spanish, and media business.
Disney University Training Lake Buena Vista, FL
Business studies
Received world-renowned Disney training in disability awareness, cash handling, security, and customer service.
Successfully completed semester-long courses in Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Business Communications.
MEDIA WORK
Click here to see photography samples, including Photoshop.
I do not have professional head shots, but you can click here to see a variety of amateur head/body shots in lieu of professional shots.
My demo reel is currently unavailable. Unfortunately, the hard drive containing 95% of my work crashed. While I re-edit the raw footage, you can see a trailer for a silent film I wrote, directed, shot, and edited here. To see my work on Dancing With the Stars, watch the segments featuring Kate Gosselin and Tony Dovolani here.
In my free time I freelance as an event videographer for Family Treasures.
OTHER SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Significant experience editing with Final Cut Studio Pro.
Volunteered as a Campus Representative/Recruiter for the Disney Company.
Served as an extra for the vacation portion of an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Observed on-set activity with the Jim Henson Company and American Choppers.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Studied in exclusive Interaction Analysis program.
Strong communication skills.
Dedicated worker who is willing to learn and grow within an organization.
Consistently recognized for exceeding expectations.
Amateur photographer in spare time.
Extremely personable and easy to work with.
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