Description
Alexander W. Hahn
46 Rambling Drive, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(C) 732-535-0890 (H) 908-789-2821
ahahn078@gmail.com
Objective:
To pursue a career in media that will utilize my educational preparations and training as well as relevant work and internship experience. Aside from my technical experiences, I also have experience in computers, social media, multi-tasking, working in a team and independently, and have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – Newark May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Video Production
Honors and Achievements
– Dean’s List, Rutgers University Spring 2011
– Recognized for “Outstanding Achievement” in Graphic Arts in Union County College, College For Teens Summer Program 2005
– Earned a College Scholarship from the Speak Easy Media Foundation
Software Experience
– Mac, Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Final Cut Pro, Avid, WordPress, Celtx
Relevant Intern/Employment Experience
Boenn Technologies Inc., Hillsborough, NJ March 2015-Present
Full-Time Customer Service Representative
– Process daily incoming orders via telephone and Internet
– Enter data for quantities of parts issued and shipped out of the warehouse into the computer database
– Notifying appropriate personnel when inventory materials are needed to be ordered
– Familiar with the packing and shipping operations in the warehouse
– Generate documents, including but not limited to receipts, shipping labels, and packing slips required for shipment, and confirm shipments for clients to ensure timeliness and accuracy
– Develop and cultivate a strong relationship with all local clients by responding to all inquiries and concerns regarding orders, invoices, and shipments
– Coordinate special and last minute shipping requests, expediting any order as necessary
– Communicate appropriately and professionally via electronic and traditional means with all customers
– Ensure delivery of products within established timeframes.
– Ship packages using UPS and USPS on the computer systems
– Communication with customers about information of packages, including tracking numbers and possible delivery dates
– Address any issues that may arise during the day with outgoing shipments
– Providing accurate information to customers for general product and shipping inquiries
– Create instructional videos for setting up certain product accessories
– Photograph products to be uploaded on the Internet and updating social media sites
Trifecta Cinema Company, Sparta, NJ April 2014 – April 2015
Freelance Videographer
– Film assigned lacrosse events
– Perform various tasks during team productions
Trifecta Cinema Company, Sparta, NJ March 29, 2014
Production Assisting Volunteer for Filming of Fashion Show
– Marked scenes with a clapper prior to filming
– Filmed some scenes and produced lens flares during filming operations
– Provided guest assistance for the fashion show participants, and made sure everyone was comfortable
– Assisted in scene preparations, and setting up and breaking down equipment
Rutgers-Newark Diversity Resource Center, Newark, NJ March 2013- March 2014
Freelance Video Editor
– Film assigned guest speakers and other special events, research appropriate music
– Create and edit highlight videos for assigned guest speakers and special events
– Review and edit archival footage and combine them into organized clips
“Due Process” TV Show (NJTV), Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ May 2012 – Nov. 2012
Intern
– Logging footage, transcription of interviews and other archival footage, web content management, extensive research for show’s topics of interest, labeling, professional guest hospitality, and television production assistance during studio tapings and field shoots
Rutgers-Newark Golden Dome Athletic Center, Newark, NJ September 2009-June 2011
Sports Video Coordinator
– Filmed home and assigned away athletic events
– Created and edited brief highlight videos and posted them online
– Secured a featured highlight on an episode of ESPN2’s SportsCenter, which was the number one “Play of the Week”
– Troubleshooting equipment
– Grant requests for different people
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Scotch Plains, NJ September 2008-April 2009
Sports Cameraman
– Filmed home and away athletic events for the Boys JV and Varsity Soccer Teams, Boys Ice Hockey Team, Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams, and some Baseball
Volunteer Experience
Comcast Voluntary Production Crew Member, Union, NJ 2008-2009
– Served as either a Cameraman or Audio Person with the Comcast film crew at certain public events, including concerts and sports. Assisted in setting up, troubleshooting, and taking down equipment
Film Club Member, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Scotch Plains, NJ 2007-2009
– Helped edit independently-made movies and sports highlight videos
Raider News Crew Member, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Scotch Plains, NJ 2007-2009
– Helped film on-location reports, as well as being one of the three weather reporters for the news program that was aired on SPTV Channel 34
Volunteer, Scotch Plains Public Library, Scotch Plains, NJ 2008-2009
– Organized and labeled various publications and DVDs, and restocked shelves. Also helped patrons locate books and other media-related materials
References Available Upon Request
