JESSICA BRUTTON

713 N Metter Avenue

Columbia, IL 62236
(314)971-8041
jessica.brutton@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree December 2017
Major: Mass Media - Television Production
GPA: 3.5/4.00

WORK EXPERIENCE
Marcus Ronnie’s Cinema St. Louis, MO May 2018 – Present
Concessions Associate/Shift Lead
• Provide customer service with a polite attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Train and support newly hired associates in work protocol
• Assist patrons by resolving complaints about their experience
• Communicate with fellow associates in order to work efficiently
Valmeyer School District Valmeyer, IL January 2018 – May 2018
Substitute Teacher
• Monitored student safety and behavior in accordance with classroom rules
• Instructed lessons based on plans left by absent faculty
TV-10 Normal, IL January 2016 – December 2017
Director/Photographer
• Conferred with crew members to create a full newscast within a strict time limit
• Managed time in a fast-paced environment to ensure a quality program
• Guided the control room through newscasts to maintain a quality live show
• Composed video packages in Final Cut Pro X to put on the air
• Adapted to developing stories while in the field to keep programming timely
• Operated a variety of camera equipment in the studio and the field
• Customized graphics using Motion to enhance the visual aspects of the newscast
• Improved the work of less experienced photographers to create more coherent video packages

ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS

BEA Festival of Media Arts
• Placed first in the national Student Scriptwriting Competition’s Feature Category

ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Student Television Workshop Normal, IL August 2016 – December 2017
President
● Directed group meetings to discuss business efficiently
● Collaborated on shoots with members to ensure creative voices are heard
● Created digital content for outside organizations
● Educated members on use of a variety of camera and audio equipment
● Instructed members on filming techniques and writing for the screen

RELATED SKILLS
• Compose video content using Premiere Pro
• Editing proficiency with Da Vinci Resolve
• Create animated graphics using After Effects