Sam Pownell
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2436 Meloy Rd. Kent, Ohio 44240 - 330-980-0719 - Spownel1@kent.edu
My Work
Education
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Electronic Media Production Bachelor's Degree, Kent State University, Expected Graduation: Fall 2017.
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High school graduate, Mineral Ridge High School.
Work Experience
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Producer of “The Agenda” on Kent State’s TV2: Spring semester 2017.
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Music Supervisor and Associate Producer for Kent State’s TV2 on “The Agenda”: Spring semester 2015 - Fall semester 2016 .
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Introduced consistant music videos, starting with the first full fledged music video on the show, “The Agenda Rap” at the end of my first semester on the show.
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Shot, edited and composed the theme for the new show open and have remixed and rearranged the theme for various purposes on the show.
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Designed, constructed and voiced multiple puppets that have since dominated the narrative of the show.
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Wrote, directed and/or edited pre recorded sketches or segments on a weekly basis.
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Writing and acting in live desk segments.
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Pizza cook at Bricco. (2 years)
Relevant Skills
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Proficient in Premier. Experience with Avid and Final Cut.
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Proficient with DSLRs. Experience with dedicated video cameras.
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Experienced in music production with FL Studio and light experience in other DAWs.
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Creative Writing.
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Working in a team.
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Working under pressure.
Other Experience
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Co-editor of High School news website. (1 year)
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Produced and hosted podcasts highlighting local talent for said high school site. (2 years)
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Organized and DJed a massively successful rave-themed fundraiser dance.
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Video editor of the school’s daily news/announcements show. (1 year)