Aaron Smith
Videographer and Copywriter
Detroit, MI, USAI strive to create advertisements that entertain, content that incites genuine appreciation the brands I represent.
Work Experience
SMZ Advertising
Copywriting Intern
Writing advertisements and providing creative input for high-profile brands. Contributed to studio production of radio advertisements. Produced short promotional videos for SMZ and associate brands.
June 2015
- September 2015
Troy, Michigan, United States
A&E - Screaming Flea Productions
Production Assistant
I assisted production of the television program "Hoarders".
July 2012
- July 2012
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom - Main Entrance Merchandise
As a Main Entrance Merchandise cast member, I provided excellent guest service in a high volume location courteously and efficiently.
August 2013
- January 2014
Orlando, Florida, United States
Healthy Dogma
Online Media Developer
Healthy Dogma is a Pet Supplies Company that sells healthy food and natural nutritional supplements. During my time there, I optimized the Healthy Dogma Website; Enhancing product descriptions and taking new product photographs.
May 2013
- June 2013
Lake Orion, Michigan, United States
Gamerz Lounge
Assistant Manager
Gamerz Lounge was an arcade / Internet Cafe. I assisted in promoting the start-up business through a grass roots advertising campaign and supported day-to-day operations.
April 2011
- November 2011
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
Hrothgar Studios
Behind the scenes producer / Production Assistant
"The Man Who Collected Food" was the first feature length film I worked on. I captured hours of behind the scenes footage and conducted interviews with the cast and crew. I produced a behind the scenes featurette that was included in the DVD release of the movie.
As a production assistant, I supported equipment logistics, managed extras (cast) on site and contributed to the fabrication and dressing of the sets.
As a production assistant, I supported equipment logistics, managed extras (cast) on site and contributed to the fabrication and dressing of the sets.
June 2008
- August 2008
Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
Shutterbooth
Event Host & Trainer
Provided guest service during high volume events; Weddings, graduation parties, corporate events. Trained new photobooth hosts on company procedure and equipment. Constructed photo booth composed of 55 individual components in line with standard procedure. Operated company photography equipment and proprietary software.
June 2014
- December 2015
Michigan, United States
Vector Marketing Corp.
Advanced Sales Representative
As a sales representative for the Vector Marketing Corporation, I worked independently to acquire clients and deliver in-home product demonstrations of Cutco Cutlery products.
June 2010
- January 2011
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Education
College For Creative Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Studying Video Production and Copywriting
2009
- Present
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oakland Schools Technical Campus - SE
Visual Imaging
At Otech I acquired a working knowlege of the Adobe Creative Suite of programs including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
My achievements here earned me a place in the National Technical Honors Society
My achievements here earned me a place in the National Technical Honors Society
2007
- 2009
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
Audio Mixing & Foley,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator & InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere,
Cinematography & Camera,
Digital Animation,
Final Cut Pro,
Graphic Design,
Mac And PC Interfacing,
Microsoft Office Programs,
Photography & Retouching ,
Public Speaking,
Scriptwriting,
Interests
Creative Writing - Scripts, short stories and poetry
Psychology of Creativity, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Autogenic Conditioning
Chess & Strategy Games - Leading teams of online communities
Modern & Classical Philosophy - Works of Plato, Voltaire and Jane McGonigal
World History - Warfare and Architecture of the Ancient World
Politics & current events
Psychology of Creativity, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Autogenic Conditioning
Chess & Strategy Games - Leading teams of online communities
Modern & Classical Philosophy - Works of Plato, Voltaire and Jane McGonigal
World History - Warfare and Architecture of the Ancient World
Politics & current events