Michael Wootten

Sycamore 136B Fresno, CA 93710 Phone: 209-640-4295 E-Mail: michaelkwootten@gmail.com

ForwardI have had a lot of amateur experience in video production and have recently chose to pursue a pathway of Multimedia Journalism in college. I have a lot of work experience in retail/grocery that has made me a better people person and communicator. I have held several paid leadership positions in the Bulldog Marching Band.ExperienceCourtesy Clerk Raleys10/2009 to 8/2011Customer service representative as a first response to any need a customer may have, leaving management alone unless need be.Bag groceries for cashier and run to get any items the customer may have forgottenAssist customers to their vehicles to help load groceries.Collection of carts from the parking lot2/2012 to 2/2014Daily equipment operations for the marching band: set up and tear down each rehearsal and game.Drive trucks to transport equipment wherever the band travels.Cashier Assistant/Merchandiser - Costco Wholesale4/2012 to PresentCustomer service representative as a first response to any need a customer may have, leaving management alone unless need be.Collection of carts and upkeep of parking lot and outer facilities.Stocking of items in specified departments of the store. Appearance of visual merchandise held to high level.Moving of product around the store to get more people through more parts of the store.Librarian/Media Chair Bulldog Marching Band8/2014 to 3/2015Scan, copy, and distribute music for the Bulldog Beat and Basketball Band.Manage all social media and answer questions of general public and organize inquiries. Media Team Head Bulldog Marching Band1/2015 to PresentCoordinate content to be published over social media platforms to appeal to fans and recruit new membersEmphasis in video productionEducationCalifornia State University, Fresno2011 to PresentStudent of College of Arts & Humanities in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication & Journalism: Multimedia Production and a student of the Craig School of Business in pursuit of a Minor in Business Administration; emphasis in Management.SkillsMy strongest skills include: organization and communication. I also am very personable and good with people; five years in customer service has put me up against many situations. My work with the Bulldog Marching Band has enhanced my organization skills both physically and mentally as well as enhanced my logistic practices.Technical SkillApple OS XMicrosoft Windows 7 (and earlier)Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPointApple iLife Suite: iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and KeynoteGoogle Apps: Gmail, Drive, Docs, etc.Adobe Creative Suite (Cloud): Premiere Pro (moderate to extensive use), After Effects (minimal use), Audition (minimal use), Photoshop (minimal use).Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, WordPress, SnapchatUse of several different DSLR cameras, camcorders, and audio recorders. (Canon, JVC, GoPro, Zoom)

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