Resume

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Camera Work

-    Knowledge in both studio and field video cameras

-    Knowledge in film cameras

Equipment Experience

-    Experience with most standard audio equipment

-    Experience with most standard lights and light meters

Computers/ Editing & Other Software

-    Familiar with many editing software programs; including Adobe Premiere Pro,  Final Cut Pro, and a have a little experience with AVID

-    Extremely knowledgeable in computer hardware maintenance

-    Fully versed in all components of Microsoft Office

Experience

-    A member of my high school television studio for 2 years which afforded me a strong knowledge and experience with cameras work, lighting, editing, and various types of wires and cables. I was the key developer who built and set up the layout for the studios website.

-    Former member of the University of Hartford television studio STN2 (www.stn2.tv). In this setting I have expanded my knowledge of studio camera work, cable setup, lighting, and honing my basic knowledge in audio, as well as many other components of the basic studio such as VTR and Chyron

-    Worked in post production for MTV Networks as an intern where I gained experience in the professional field.

-    Directing, filming, and editing my own work which ranges from movie montages to completely original projects (www.merrillbarr.com).

-    Worked in a professional office and are familiar with most office equipment

EDUCATION

University at Buffalo

August 2008 – Present

Major: Media Study With a Concentration in Production (expected graduation: May 2011)

Plainview Old Beth Page JFK High school

Graduated June 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

MTV Networks

Intern May 2009    –         July 2009

Staples

November 2006 – August 2007

Sales associate in their computer department

Franklin Industries, LLC

Office clerk

June 2006 – August 2006