Aaron Smith

Videographer and Copywriter

Detroit, MI, USA
I 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.
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
2007 - 2009 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

48 Hour Film Project - Detroit

Best Comedy - for video "Job Security"

2011

National Technical Honors Society

Technical Education Award

2009

Oakland Schools Technical Campus - SE

Perfect Attendance

2009

Oakland Schools Technical Campus - SE

Outstanding Student Award

2008

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