Megan Sechrist

(717) 745-6644 - megan.sechrist@comcast.net - www.linkedin.com/in/megan-sechrist-film

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Media Arts, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA, May 2027
Relevant Courses: Basic Video & Editing, Introduction to Film, Advanced Editing and Effects

SKILLS:
Practical: Camera Work, Studio Lighting, Recording Audio
Computer: Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro
Soft: Customer Interaction, Organization, Leadership, Time Management

EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Editor, Wakeen and Company, March 2024
● Edited 4 promotional videos for a client.
● Used Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects to create press-conference style commercials.
● Communicated with superiors about client’s vision.
● Worked efficiently to provide multiple cuts of the commercials within a short timeline

Volunteer Promotional Videographer, Fishing Creek Salem UMC, May 2021-July 2023
● Monitored surrounding to record the best moments for promotional footage.
● Quickly adapted to different framing and lighting situations.
● Edited quickly and efficiently to produce final results.
● Marketed the final product to specific audiences to maximize engagement.

Wedding Videographer, Self-Employed, October 2023

● Worked with the timeline presented by the Bridal Party to gather the best footage of the event.
● Utilized teamwork skills while working with independent Photographers.
● Collected audio of the ceremony to use as inserted audio.
● Negotiated payment plan with customer.

Video Teachers’ Assistant, Red Land High School, August 2022-May 2023
● Developed a number and rental system to help keep equipment organized.
● Delegated closing tasks to students.
● Planned and taught lessons in Final Cut Pro.
● Produced personal projects while having access to equipment.

Social Media Manager, Cinemablography, September 2023-Present

● Manage analytics for social media accounts and compare outreach strategies.
● Write monthly articles/reviews to publish on the website.
● Create weekly content to post on social media to improve the outreach of the website.