Benji McDonald
Digital Media Manager at Midwest Studios
Indianapolis, IN, USAI'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,