John Ottinger20 West 84 St. (347) 344-2408New York, NY 10024 ottinger.john2013@gmail.com

EDUCATIONLafayette College, Easton, PA, Graduate: May 2017

Double Major: Economics; Film & Media Dean's List, Fall 2014Related Coursework:

• Journalistic Writing: Researched and interviewed locals for newspaper coverage Fall 2015of the Fourth annual Easton, PA “Baconfest” event

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELafayette Student Government Weekly Video Recap: Spring 2016 - Present

• Tapped by Student Government President to produce weekly video series• Coordinate with StuGov representatives to condense information• Write, shoot, and edit weekly scripts

Lafayette Environmental Awareness and Protection PSA: Spring 2016• Directed, shot, and produced a 3 minute PSA about Single-Stream Recycling

Externship Experience: FactSet Research Systems, Inc. Winter Externship Jan. 2016Fitness Assistant (part-time), Kamine Gym, Lafayette College 2014 - PresentCamp Counselor, New Country Day Camp, Staten Island, NY Summer 2015Cinematographer for PBS 39: Focus / Lafayette Lens: “If I Leave” Jan. 2015

• Filmed on location in Guatemala for a joint Lafayette / PBS production on the subject of immigration• Directed a small student film crew• Interviewed and filmed individuals across Guatemala who had immigrated to the U.S.• Composed shots with Panasonic AG-HMC40PJ, prepped lavalier microphones• Prepped interviewers on tone and specific questions to ask off-camera, coached on-camera

subjects to incorporate the questions into their responses for optimal sound bytes and use of time and instructed assistant cameraman how to capture B-roll footage

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEFounding Member, Film & Media Studies Club – Video Mentorship Program 2015 - PresentVice President and Creative Director, Lafayette College Television 2014 - Present

• Responsible for content development and production:◦ Survey sample groups for preferences of top entertainment genres◦ Collaborate with treasurer as to how best to finance filming expenses◦ Assemble judging panels for casting calls◦ Direct switcherboard operator for on-air performance◦ Delegate work-flow to and from cutting room floor◦ Supervise finishing edits and approve final productions

• Work 6 hrs. per week filming and editing short-form, 10, 15, 22, and 25 minute segmentsChair of Media, Marketing & Outreach, Lafayette Activities Forum 2014 - 2015

• Designed posters for campus concerts, events, and lectures • Cross-analyzed social media and attendance to identify successful events for future planning

SKILLSFilm: Final Cut Pro 7 & X, Sony Vegas Pro 13, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, Lighting,

Sound DesignComputer: Stata 13, Java-based Coding, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blender, Houdini