Joanna Merrill (303) 503-3049; Joanna.Merrill08@gmail.com joannamerrillmedia.wordpress.

com Experience: Hitachi Data Systems 04/13-present o Video Production Specialist- produces entire video from lighting, grip and camera work to editing and graphic design Indigo Children 02/13-05/13 o Video Editor- Sizzle Reels, Character Videos, and Teasers Root PR, Intern 08/12-12/12 o Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instigram) for Colorado Brewers Guild o Promotional Videos for Clients (Twirl Frozen Yogurt, Rocky Mountain Pop Corn, Root PR Sirens Media, Intern 05/12- 08/12 o Equipment Manager Assistant o Production Assistant for Deadly Affairs, which will premier on Investigative Discovery in September, 2012 Leonard Productions, Intern 01/11- 05/12 o Segment Producer for documentary for Boulder, CO, editing, audio, on scene Boulder Media Alliance, Intern 05/10- 08/10 o Assisted at Lohas Convention and edited footage Premier Image Agency: Northern Colorado Rep 05/12-Present o Sales and Public Relations representative for wine and spirits Skills Knowledgeable in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro, Lighting, Camera Techniques, Key Framing, Tri-caster, Writing Scripts, Creating Content, Directing Well Versed with Equipment: C3oo cameras, EX1 & EX3 cameras, V1U cameras, kino lights, light panels, ari lights, dedo lights, and grip Public Relations - knowledge of writing pitch letters, press releases, and media alerts; social media, and writing proposals for companies. Awards and Achievements:

Emmy Award winner for episode of CU Science Update o Director, lead editor, co-writer, graphic designer, host

Wilson Memorial Scholarship Recipient Honors History, cum laude Deans Scholar in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Education: Academics: School of Journalism and Mass Communication and College of Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder Graduated: December, 2012 Majors: B.S. Broadcast Production and B.A. Honors History, cum laude. Journalism G.P.A: 3.6 History GPA 3.7 Cumulative 3.5 Extracurricular Activities and Community Service: University of Colorado Gold Rush Dance Team: Member 2009-2012 Rescue PADI SCUBA Diver 2007-present Radio Reading Service of the Rockies: Radio Show Host, 2008-2009