Benji McDonald

Digital Media Manager at Midwest Studios

Indianapolis, IN, USA
I'm creative, dedicated, loyal, and focused on staying positive at all times. I'm a team player but can also work alone with little direction or supervision. I can provide direction to others and manage projects efficiently. I have excellent communication skills and am always considerate of others' needs when it comes to my work. If you're not happy, I'm not happy!

Work Experience

Midwest Studios

Digital Media Manager

Head of video and post-production department, seeing video projects from inception to completion. I manage and direct a team of production artists. I produce scripts and storyboards, shoot and edit video, create motion graphics, and encode videos for various formats. I work directly with clients and internal Directors to meet project goals while managing timelines and projecting schedules and budgets.
February 2012 - Present Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Jela's Phat Phibs

Creative / Illustrator / Designer

I have produced a number of hand-drawn illustrations for this international breeder and seller of exotic pets, as well as designed some print and web content
October 2010 - Present United States

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Productions

Animator / Compositor

Created a multitude of animations and videos for a variety of formats and needs. Often worked directly with video footage, tracking, keying, and compositing. Offered creative input and worked with producers from start to finish. Occasionally served as a Producer/Art Director and worked directly with clients and freelance artists.
May 2007 - November 2011 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Memory Maker Video Productions

Co-owner / videographer / editor / DVD author

A videography company specializing in weddings that my dad and I co-owned. I ran cameras, conducted interviews, logged and edited captured footage, and created custom DVDs for customers.
May 2004 - May 2007 Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Education

Indiana University

B.A. Telecommunications | Design & Production

2007 Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Awards

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold ADDY for work on IZOD IndyCar Series "Paint" :30 TV spot

2010

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Creative, Storyboarding, Writing, Adobe After Effects, Drawing, Project Management,