GABOR D. SMITH
P.O. Box 13107, Fairlawn, OH 44334 [email protected]
Profile
M.A. in Communication with emphasis on film and journalism. Strong graphic design, editing, and internet experience.
Academic Background
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio BA Political Science American Politics, Graduated December 2009 2nd Major Politics in Criminal Justice Minor in International Politics GPA: Cumulative, 3.2/4.0 Major, 3.6/4.0 MA Communication, Graduated August 2012
Professional Experience
Videographer, Assistant Editor, and Sound Editor for National Documentary “Rebels On Lake Erie” (American Public Television) Summer 2011-Present Assisted Editor Matt Rafferty (Fox 8 Cleveland) with technical aspects and editing decisions Shot B-roll on Lake Erie in the middle of the night as well as other locations Organized all the footage and voiceovers for the documentary
Videographer, Art Director, Editor, Producer, “The Power of Words,” a recruitment and teaching tool for University of Akron’s School of Communication March 2012 Researched the speakers and collected material to showcase them Designed graphics Did the shooting and editing of the complete product
Videographer, Art Director, Editor, Producer, “The Process,” which highlighted the dorm move-in process, University of Akron August 2011 Followed three students and documented their move-in experience Designed the graphics Did the shooting and editing of the complete package Instructor, University of Akron School of Communication Present Taught Media Production Techniques, Single Camera Production, and Advanced Audio and Video Editing.
Graduate Assistant for the University of Akron School of Communication Fall 2010-Present Taught Effective Oral Communication Taught Media Production Techniques Worked in media labs assisting students with all media production elements
Producer, Volunteer Award Banquet Video, United Way of Summit County, Akron, Ohio Spring 2011 and Spring 2012 Supervised undergraduate students in their profiles of the four volunteer award winners in Summit County, Ohio
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Edited the final package
Segment producer on multiple Emmy-Winning “Akron After Hours” ZTV/WZIP, The University of Akron, Ohio Spring 2011-Present Wrote scripts/shot selections for segment Edited the complete segment Directed the shooting of each segment Acted as a field reporter for comedy news sketch
Producer on multiple Emmy-Nominated “Lowdown” ZTV/WZIP & WVPX 23 Akron, The University of Akron, Ohio September 2010 Created the show format Led team meetings
Segment Producer and Reporter on “Lowdown” ZTV/WZIP, & WVPX 23 Akron, The University of Akron, OH Fall 2009-Spring 2011 Gained basic Avid Media Composer story-teller certification Created video packages(segments) profiling local arts/entertainment venues Reported as the “stand-up” for video segments
Intern, Democratic Party of Summit County, Ohio Summer 2009 Worked with grassroots campaigns Worked on campaign against the recall of Akron’s mayor in 2009
Hattie Larlham Community Services Foster Care Provider (Back-Up) January 2005-November 2006 Completed First Aid & Advanced CPR Training for Professionals Studied Curriculum - caring for severely handicapped children Gained Certification Back–Up Foster Care Provider
Professional Affiliation ZTV/WZIP University of Akron television and radio member University of Akron College of Arts and Sciences Phi Sigma Alpha Member
References Available Upon Request
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