Essence Brown
adjodc@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR B.A. in Mass Communications, May 2018
● Major GPA: 3.6; Magna Cum Laude
Coffeyville Community College, Associates in Liberal Arts, Coffeyville, KS May 2015
● Major GPA: 3.8/4.0; Graduated with Honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CCC Sports TV,Videographer, Coffeyville, KS Aug 2014 – May 2015
● Operated cameras in live broadcasting for soccer, football, and basketball games
● Board operator for soccer games for two seasons
Hot 89.7 FM,Host, Pine Bluff, AR Aug 2016 – May 2017
● Launched a Radio Mixer for students to introduce a new genre format for the station
● Co-hosted University events and concerts
UAPB News, Photographer, Pine Bluff, AR Aug 2014 - May 2017
● Ran teleprompter for news anchors
● Skilled in editing news packages and raw footage
● Conducted field and in-house shoots
See Spot Run Productions,Intern, Little Rock, AR Jan 2018 - May 2018
● Assisted in the production of broadcast television commercials (Steve Landers Automotive, JDRF Foundation)
● Shadowed several employees at See Spot Run and GWL Advertising (Video Editor, Audio Technician, Creative Director)
● Scouted locations for broadcast television commercials Cinematography,Director of Photography, Pine Bluff, AR Jan 2016 - May 2018
● Participated in 1st and 2nd Annual UAPB Film Festival by using proficient filmmaking knowledge
● Skilled in shooting live-action and using different film angles to conduct a story
● Provided film equipment assistance and post-production assistance
● Produced three films (Distortion, The Calling, Girl Like You) KSNW,News Photographer, Wichita, KS June 2018- Present
● Work with reporters on 100+ packages, special reports and documentaries
● Sets up, composes and executes video shots (Outdoors, Indoors, Studio)
● Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions on deadline
● Ability to conduct interviews
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kamerion Wimbley’s Football Camp July 2019
● Captured live footage and pictures of players, coaches, and volunteers OTHER
● Professional activities: Certified TIPS Member, National Association of Black Journalists, Collegiate Career Advancement Program
● Interests: Canon 800D,Avid user of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro, AVID