Patrick McCrudden, B.A. 925 Bourne Crescent, ON L1H 8X5 p.mccrudden@hotmail.com 905-435-5721 Multi-faceted, detail-oriented, and reliable Marketing Assistant with 2 years experience collaborating with a team on advertising campaigns and video/photo shoots which resulted in increased brand awareness and sales. Proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite CS6. Key strengths include: • Social Media Marketing • Critical/Strategic Thinking • Creative • Event Planning • Public Speaking • Production Planning • Editing • Team Management • Fundraising • Team Player • Effective Communicator • Bachelor of Arts; Film Studies • Advanced Computer Skills • WORK EXPERIENCE Venue Transport Manager 2015 TO2015 Pan Am/Para Pan Am Games, Toronto Liaised with multiple cross-functional departments and business partners to prepare for the largest multi-sport games in Canadian history. Member of Steering Committee for youth program; planning social networking events. Managed a team of twenty employees overseeing and running effective and safe transit operations around venue. Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator 2014 Muskoka Chautauqua, Port Carling Liaised with project team in designing new website. Developed monthly press release promoting Muskoka Chautauqua’s events. Negotiated 25% ($5,000) reduction in costs with Muskoka Chautauqua to acquire new CRM software. Updated and maintained Muskoka Chautauqua’s database using Patron Manager CRM. Created, maintained and processed all Muskoka Chautauqua’s ticketing events using Patron Manager CRM. Videographer 2013 ONMEDIA, Toronto Filmed and edited promotional videos for clients using Final Cut Pro; resulting in high customer satisfaction. Developed and pitched video concepts to clients to ensure client needs were met. Collaborated with a team of 3 during film shoots on location. Patrick McCrudden 905-435-5721 Videographer/Marketing Assistant 2012 Furniture Bank, Etobicoke Redesigned business card layout, improving overall brand recognition. Illustrated marketing material including banner using InDesign to help increase event awareness and participation. Used social media platforms for successful marketing campaign of annual Chair Affair event; results were raising over $93,000 in funds. Selected as member of Chair Affair Committee; assisted with logistics resulting in over 300 guests in attendance and 5 sponsorships for Chair Affair event. Team Leader 2012 Youth Employment Readiness Program, Whitby Contributed during team project planning and execution/implementation of agreed upon outcomes. Participated in event planning. Shared in success of 2 fundraising events for non-profit organizations: o Raised over $1300 in food for Westminster Food Bank o Raised over $400 for Canadian Cancer Society Camera Operator/Sound Board Technician 2012 Rogers Television, Oshawa Responsible for camera set up and operation, ensuring that images were captured and camera pans were done correctly. Reported directly to Producer and Director of News Broadcasts. Collaborated with a team of editors from sound, visual, and writing on live productions; communicated effectively. Operated soundboard controlling host/guests microphones. Production Assistant 2011 235 Films, Toronto Assisted art department to dismantle sets; utilized safe-lifting practices. Acted as stand-in for actor as required. Helped camera operators set up shots to ensure best angles were captured. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts: Film Studies 2011 Brock University Courses Included: Canadian Cinema • Popular Cinema • Early Film Theory • Film Research Methods • Film History • Issues in Popular Culture (COMM 3p96) • Authorship in Cinema • Basic Production • Contemporary Film Theory • Issues in Canadian Cinema • Television Studies • Issues in Documentary Film • Media and Sport (COMM 2p22)