BRANDON DORN RESUME
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Education:
Masters Degree in Entertainment Business, Full Sail University
Wrote and presented a business plan, including the following parts; executive summary, industry analysis, target market, competitive advantages, marketing plan, start up costs, and three years projected income statements. Made multiple in-class presentations.
Classes relevant to this position:
Digital Marketing – Social Media, Customer Engagement, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Mobile Trends, and Analytics.
Business Storytelling and Brand Development – Personal Brand Identity,
Construction of a Story, and Brand Development Principles.
Media Literacy and Research Methodologies – Media Research, Online Research Databases, and Tools.
Executive Leadership – Leading in the Entertainment Business Field, Mentoring, Personal Assessments, and Executive Leadership Qualities.
Project and Team Management – Project Plan Development, Team Management Concepts, Time Management, and Project Execution.
Bachelors Degree in Film Production, Full Sail University
I have preformed the role of 1st Assistant Director for multiple short films, promotional videos, wedding videos, and music videos. I was responsible for coordinating with each department lead, creating production schedules, maintaining crew efficiency, and ensuring that each production was completed on time.
Classes relevant to this position:
Digital Literacy – Digital Tools and Resources, Digital Literacy Skills, and
Digital Communication Strategies.
Creative Writing – Narrative Structure, Brainstorming, The Editing Process, and Literary Devices.
Storytelling – Character Development, Script Formatting, Pitching an Idea, Structure, and Outline.
Film Production Management – Working with Clients, Scheduling and Budgeting Production Value, and Pre-production Fundamentals.
Work Experience:
Audio Engineer at Bethel Church (June 2004 – July 2006)
Gained experience in recording, mixing, stage set up, tear down, troubleshooting audio problems, working independently, as well as with others, under time constraints.
Camera Operator at Bethel Church (Aug. 2006 – Mar. 2007)
Gained experience in camera set up, operation, tear down, troubleshooting, worked on a multi-cam crew for live events, conferences, and normal church services.
Shipping Associate at Macy’s (June 2004 – Aug. 2008)
Gained experience in shipping, receiving, processing merchandise, inventory procedures, quality control, use of pallet jack, operation of trash compactor, time budgeting and working with and without supervision.
Shipping Associate at Sound Wisdom Media (Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2009)
Gained experience in receiving, pulling, packing, shipping, Microsoft Office, POS ordering system, and working in a business office.
Produce Associate at Holiday Quality Foods (July 2002 – June 2004)
I started out bagging groceries, gained experience as a cahier, maintaining a register, focused on quality customer service, stocking and maintaining the produce department.
Professional References:
Michael Look (207-265-9055) All About You Wedding Productions
Bill Thompson (407-679-0100 x 6806) Full Sail University
Salvador Lopez (530-209-4332) Salo Productions
Troy Krueger (290-318-1207) Gumption Entertainment
Other Experience:
1st Assistant Director on multiple film sets. Short Films, Music Videos, and Promotional Videos. Some of my responsibilities included;
Creating a shooting schedule for the film shoot.
Overseeing each department on set.
Communicating with each department lead.
Overseeing overall progress.
Communicating the Director’s vision to members of the crew.
Maintaining positive crew morale.
Video Editor for multiple short films, promotional videos, and music videos. I am very experienced with the following editing software:
Final Cut Pro
Adobe After Effects
Red Giant Magic Bullet
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
VIDEO EDITOR CREDITS:
Operation: Just Cause (Trailer) All About You Films, LLC, June 2013
No Moms Allowed: Twilight (Short Film) All About You Films, LLC, Jan. 2013
Angelique Bridal and Formal (Promotional Video) All About You Films, Sept. 2012
D-Day 2012 Paintball (Trailer) Bran.Did Films, July 2012
Dashpot (Short Film) Bran.Did Films, July 2012
Shasta Lake (Wakeboarding Video) Bran.Did Films, June 2012
Garrett Davis, “All I Want To Do” (Music Video) Salo Productions, Jan. 2012
Moving On (Trailer) Full Sail University Production, Dec. 2011
Qloader Paintball (Promotional Video) Bran.Did Films, Nov. 2011
Ghost Town (Short Film) Full Sail University Production, Sept. 2011
Black Hawk Down 2011 (Paintball Video) Bran.Did Films, July 2011
1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CREDITS:
Afterworld: Salvation (Short Film) Zuckerman Productions, May 2013
Shame (Short Film) M&E Studios & All About You Films, LLC, March 2013
No Moms Allowed, Twilight (Short Film) All About You Films, LLC Jan. 2013
50th Graduation Reunion (Special Event Video) All About You Films, LLC Oct. 2012
Angelique Bridal and Formal (Promotional Video) All About You Films, LLC Sept. 2012
Fatal Encounter (Short Film) All About You Films, LLC April 2012
Lombardo, “That Girl” (Official Music Video) All About You Films, LLC March 2012
Fight the Night (Short Film) Full Sail University Production Sept. 2011
Ghost Town (Short Film) Full Sail University Production March 2011
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