McKinnon E.

de Kuyper
mckinnondekuyper.strikingly.com

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4721 45 St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
302-228-1966
md6176a@student.american.edu

Education
American University, Washington, D.C.
May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language & Communication Media; Concentration in French & Broadcast Journalism
Minor: International Studies (Current GPA: 3.67/4.0)
Study Abroad: United States International University, Nairobi, Kenya
Sept. - Dec. 2014
Early College Academy: Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA
Aug. 2011- May 2012
Relevant Coursework:
Advanced TV Production, Spring 2016
Backpack Video Journalism, Spring 2016
Works on a team to create a 30-minute newscast
Produces bi-weekly news packages as a one-woman
Rotates roles as Producer, Reporter, and Anchor
band: writes, reports, and edits final product

Experience
Discovery Studios, Silver Spring, MD
Post-Production and Production Intern
Organizes location, vehicle, and appearance releases for Velocity Channels new show Iron Resurrection;
conforms scripts for Editors and Producers
Conducts research and builds contacts for Animal Planets series Alien Sharks
Logs graphics and sound cues into permissions database for Animal Planets Puppy Bowl XII
Assists Post-Production Manager, Production Coordinators, and Producers in their day to day tasks
American Universitys Academic Multimedia Services, Washington, D.C.
Videographer and Editor
Recorded video of various on-campus events and provide audio/visual troubleshooting assistance
Utilized Final Cut Pro 7 and After Effects CS6 to edit and export final projects for internet streaming
Managed departments calendar and booking events for a staff of 10 people
Trained 3 new employees in necessary video, audio, and lighting equipment

Feb. 2016 - Present

Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016

Interface Media Group (IMG), Washington, D.C.

June 2015 - Aug. 2015
Intern, Production Assistant
Scripted, produced, and co-edited a case study video about 3 video installments and 4 interactives that IMG
created for the Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian; oversaw a 5 person crew
Served as a Production Assistant on several in-studio shoots, including a PBS behind-the-scenes interview,
political ad, corporate advertisement, live webcast, and think tank promotional piece
Awarded SOC Deans internship and Scripps Howard Foundation grant; mentored by department heads to better
understand how a multimedia production company operates
Hot Sun Foundation and Film School, Nairobi, Kenya
Social Media Marketing and Content Development Intern
Scripted, produced, and edited testimonial videos to showcase the organizations successful alumni
Took photographs and designed graphics to share on Hot Sun Films social media channels to promote the
organization, increase followers, and attract new donors
Lead 2 workshops for 15 advanced students on social media fundraising and crowdfunding for film
Created online marketing and crowdfunding plan for Hot Suns film, New Eden

Sept. 2014 - Dec. 2014

ReThink Media, Washington, D.C.

Peace and Security, Media and Journalism Intern
Created press lists of the top journalists who report Peace and Security, one of Rethinks issue areas
Drafted an OpEd for one of ReThinks member groups about Senator Leahys USA Freedom Act
Monitored news stories on relevant topics and synthesized key information into 8-10 tweets per day

June 2014 - Aug. 2014

Videography & Photography Clients

NYLON: http://nylon.cm/1aLv7t9
News2Share: http://bit.ly/1DePeXq
2Gether International: http://bit.ly/1lf2pGn

Skills
Computer: Final Cut Pro 7; Adobe Creative Suite; Vocus; HTML; CSS; Mailchimp; Microsoft Office; Social Media Platforms
Language: French- Advanced, Swahili- Beginner