Creative Media Design

Resume

Anna CK Smith Resume

Published designer and photographer who brings enthusiasm and knowledge to the workplace. Experienced and dedicated to delivering quality projects on a timely schedule in the format and artistic vision requested.

 

SKILLS

  • Management using Airtable, Slack, Google Drive Suite, Gmail

  • Adept with HTML, CSS, and familiar with JavaScript

  • In-depth knowledge of Adobe Suite layout design and photo and video editing software

  • Social media platform management with Constant Contact and Sprout Social

  • Familiar with Google AdManager and Google Analytics

  • In-depth knowledge of Cameras, ARRI and LED lighting

  • Attention to detail in a collaborative environment

  • Quick creative problem solving

 

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Creative Technical Director, Emerald Media Group

Professional Staff member of independent student-run journalism non-profit at University of Oregon

Manager of all IT and creative production workflows of EMG to ensure quality delivery of products as well as improve marketability. Mentors and directs students in design and produce multiple business publications, advertising and fundraising campaigns, website management and more to garner readership and revenue growth.


Education

Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
Multimedia Design, Web Design

Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis, OR
Graduated: Spring 2014

Clubs: FIRST Robotics Competition Team 955, Youth Empowerment Services Team

JOURNALISM Experience

Production Manager and Art Director, The Torch
2018-2019 school year. Manage all visual staff including layout and graphic designers, photojournalists, cartoonists and illustrators.

Copy Editor, The Torch
Winter and spring term, 2018. Collaborated with other editors on cutline and final story, headline, and deck final edits.

Photojournalist and Reporter, The Torch
2017-2018 school year. Set up and conducted interviews, wrote articles, and photographed events.

DESIGN Experience

Art Director, Denali Arts and Literature Magazine
2017-2018 school year. Staff photographer and editor as well as part of team in charge of jurying submissions.

Web Designer, John Christopher Meyers
Winter term, 2019. In charge of redesign and coding of three websites for local artist.

Public Relations Assistant, Lane Community College Art Division
Jan 2018-Jun 2019. Made website updates, social media management, and staff event photographer.

Media Manager, Crescent Valley HS FRC955 Robotics Team
2013-2014 school year. Helped craft a business plan that won a regional award. Photographed events, designed all promotional materials, and helped create workshops focused on getting kids interested in science and technology.

VIDEO AND PHOTO PRODUCTION Experience

Production Assistant, Palisade Plain Films
Ongoing. On-set production assistant and occasional Assistant Producer for variety of projects.

Photography Assistant, Pace Images
Summer 2018. Prepared products, managed set details, and kept shoot area clean, organized and on time.

Video Editor, 2018 Eugene Film Society 72-Hour Horror Film Competition. Fall 2018. Worked as part of team on site to manage and organize all files while shooting. Worked on post production doing color correction and all graphic art for the final cut as the main editor.

Student Worker
2017-2019. Worked on numerous sets as a director, cinematographer, lighting designer, grip, audio engineer and more.

Awards

  • 1st Place, General Excellence, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2019

  • 3rd Place, Best in Show, two-year college category, Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Business & Advertising Managers Midwinter National College Journalism Convention, 2019

  • 3rd Place, Best Photography, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2019

  • 3rd Place, Best Design, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2018

  • 1st Place, General Excellence, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2018

  • 1st Place, Best Spot News Photo, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2018

 

For references, a print copy of full resume or cover letter please contact Anna directly.