Professional Resume
Penny Vinson
672 Dailey’s Subdivision Rd., Jasper, AL 35504
205-522-8761
Professional Profile
Mature, dependable, self-directed, hardworking, creative professional who is willing to go the extra mile and do what it takes to get the job done right • experienced with Final Cut 7, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
Qualifications
Videography/Camera operator Photography
Editing Events
Gaffer Documentary
Grip Portraits
Sound Mixer/Boom operator
Relevant Experience
Have experience working with several different cameras, including the Sony EX3, Sony HVR-Z1U, JVC HM700, JVC GY-HM100U & Canon, T2i, 5D & 7D DSLR cameras.
EXPERIENCE
Internship
June 18, 2011 – September 14, 2011
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Member of Amphitheater’s A/V video crew that was responsible for filming and broadcasting live performances onto large screens during concerts.
- Gained experience in many areas, including supply runner, camera operator (Canon DSLRs, Sony EX3, JVC HM700), assistant camera operator, documentarian, screen crew, technical director, Data room manager
"Twisted Hearts" documentary
April – August 2011
Photojazmax Productions - Jasper, Alabama
- Produced, directed, filmed and edited the documentary, “Twisted Hearts” which was selected for broadcast on Tuscaloosa’s WVUA as part of the “Stories of the Storm” special.
“Milk Crates and Butterflies” film
May – June 2012
Ben Farley Films/Photojazmax Productions
Co-director, camera operator, director of photography, editor
“Old Paths” Television Program
Dec. 2004 - June 2006
Eagle’s Rest Ministries – 3214 Bluewater Rd. -- Oakman, Al
• Director of Photography, Camera operator, Editor
• Film, edit & produce
EDUCATION
University of Alabama, December 2011
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Telecommunication & Film/Video production
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences
- Graduated with honors (magna cum laude). 3.89 GPA
• Continuity Director and still photographer/documentarian on set of student produced music video for Detroit artist Invincible + Wajeed
• Boom operator, grip and gaffer on the set of student produced short film overseen by “Seinfield” director Tom Cherones
University of Montevallo, May 2000
Montevallo, Alabama
Photography
Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Coursework includes: Photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drafting and art history.
• BFA Senior Exhibition -- Organized and hung show in U.M. art gallery to display recent artwork
Walker College, May 1993
Jasper, Alabama
Visual Arts
Associate of Science
• Excellence in Art Award
• Set and prop design for theatrical production
• Art work published in student literary magazine
Affiliations
Member, Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society