COVER LETTER
ANDREW F. MITTMAN
223 E Commercial St., Springfield MO 65803 | 417-830-2998 | drew32292@gmail.com
To Whom It May Concern,
I have more than 8 years experience doing digital film production. 3 years was in freelance marketing, and 4 years were in the professionally advertising/marketing sector. I have a vivid background in new media production and graphic design.
My marketing background includes video, motion-graphics, and online-content (i.e. social media assets, YouTube Pre-roll ads, and DIY Videos). In regards to my freelance work, I have been the Marketing Director for the last 4 years of SprinGood LLC, where I have done everything ranging from press releases (getting coverage from the Springfield News Leader, 417 Magazine, Radio Stations, Etc…); press-kits; social media-marketing; and Promotional Content. I have directed many music videos, multi-camera shoots, short films, and promotional videos. I know the proper conventions for carrying out a smooth pre/post-production workflow. In terms of job experience I started my journey at Complete Weddings + Events where I filmed and edited wedding videos. I believe it's here where I became a clear and effective communicator. I worked at Missouri State University where I filmed and edited online lecture course videos for online classes, many of which are still used today. I interned at a local event promotion company called Johan Presents where I directed many promotional videos. I worked at Springfield Leather Company as a lead marketing assistant where I did everything ranging from product photography/editing using Photoshop; graphic design for web and print media via Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as doing email marketing campaigns. Wanting to give back to the community I worked at National Audio Company in conjunction with The Library of Congress creating audio books for the blind. Over the last three years I have worked at O'Reilly Auto Parts's Corporate Offices as a Digital Designer where I helped lay the foundation of there Video / Audio productions. This includes everything from curating the gear lists, and personally setting up both studios, and training the employees who operate them. I was both the Director of Photography and Video Editor. Projects that I worked on include single and multi-cam Commercials, Social Media Content, DIY Videos, and Training Videos. In addition to my video work, I was also responsible for creating motion-graphics, email marketing, posting in the CMS, and various online-display ads. I've learned to effectively budget my time, and pride myself on never missing a deadline here at O'Reilly Auto Parts.
I’m incredibly driven, self-motivated, love working with teams, and always do my best to create products/edits of the highest possible quality. I live and breathe film production as well as have a true passion for it. I'm always learning and do my best to keep up on relevant technologies particularly in the video sector. I don’t believe in ever settling for less.
I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss my skills and this position. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone or by email at . I have enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Andrew F. Mittman
resume
OVERVIEW
Multimedia specialist with a background in marketing/advertising, video production, audio engineering, achieving, and quality assurance.
EXPERIENCE
Digital Designer, O'Reilly Auto Parts
Springfield, Missouri – May 2017 – Present
Videography: Director of Photography, Gaffing, and Audio Engineer
Video Editing: Responsible for commercials, social media motion-graphics, DIY tutorial videos, and training videos
Creating Graphic Design and Motion-graphics
Complex problem solving and troubleshooting
Outstanding Achievements: Creating and setting up the Video Studio as well as the Audio Recording Studio
HTML/CSS: Creating marketing emails with responsive design
Audio Engineer, National Audio Company
Springfield, Missouri – February 2016 – March 2017
Producing Audio Books for the blind
Digital Archiving via FTP client servers
Managing sleek and simple .XML code (making sure attributes are appropriate)
Lead Marketing Assistant, Springfield Leather Company
Springfield, Missouri - March 2015 – March 2016
Graphic design using tools such as: Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
Creating flyers, catalogs, online advertisements and banners, email promotions
Product photography: including raw edits and set staging/lighting
E-Commerce website development (Web design, product listings)
Videographer / Editor, Missouri State Outreach
Springfield, Missouri - January 2012 – September 2015
Responsible for recording lecture videos (using both DLSRs and Sony XHR cameras)
Editing videos using Avid Media Composer / Editing Audio
Creating motion graphics in After Effects for lectures
Archiving and Encoding videos into proper formats for distribution
Videographer, Complete Video
Springfield, Missouri - March 2011 – October 2014
Responsible for client pre-calls / scheduling
Taking cinematic footage of weddings and specialty events
Same day video edits
SKILLS:
Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, InDesign, Illustrator, Bridge, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Multicam Editing, Videography, Photography, Encoder (codecs/broadcast standards), HTML/CSS, Excel, Word, Power Point, POS systems, Pro-Tools, JIRA, Plural-Eyes, DaVinci Resolve (color-correction/grading), Content Management Systems, Set Lighting, Product Photography, Data Management, Achieving, Teamwork, and Meeting Deadlines
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree, Multimedia/Digital Film Production, 2015
Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
Honors: Honors Society
REFERENCES
Becky Tarbutton, Manager
National Audio Company
309 E. Water St.
Springfield, MO 65806
Work: (417) 863-1925
e-mail: rltarbutton@gmail.com
Darcie Grisham, Marketing Director
Springfield Leather Company
1463 Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
Cell: (417) 365-3259
E-mail: darcie@springfieldleather.com
Richard E. Schuldt, District Learn Media Production Specialist
Missouri State Outreach
I Courses – 300 S. Jefferson Ave #400
Springfield, MO 65806
Work: (417) 836-6492
E-mail: RichardSchuldt@MissouriState.edu
Terrie Reno, Branch Owner
Complete Weddings and Events
3641 South Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807
Work: (417) 227-9445
E-mail: Terrie@CompleteMusicMO.com
Michael Underlin, Online Marketing Specialist
O’Reilly Automotive
233 S Patterson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
Work: (417) 860-0035
E-mail: mikengary@gmail.com