Resume

Bryan michael trude

btrude@gmail.com - http://www.bryantrude.com

Skills

  • Software: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office products, Apple Pages office suite, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Motion, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Audacity, Wordpress content management system, Joomla-based content management systems, Squarespace content management system, Windows (95, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10), Mac OSX, Ubuntu Linux.

  • Hardware: Digital SLR cameras, personal video cameras, studio video cameras, studio control room equipment, teleprompters, Tri-Caster control board, audio recorders and microphones, computers, general office equipment.

  • Soft skills: Time management, deadline management, emergency management, quick learner, adaptable, flexible, attention to detail, works well alone or in groups, self-starter.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Mass Communication - University of Georgia (In Progress)
  • Master of Science - Mass Media (Media Management) - Oklahoma State University, Spring 2017
  • Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication (Journalism) - University of Central Oklahoma, Spring 2013
  • Associate of Arts - Enterprise Development - Rose State College, Spring 2013

Work Experience

  • University of Georgia - Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Department
    Teaching Assistant
    August 2017 to Present
    Works as an in-class teaching assistant for undergraduate department courses. Duties include taking of attendance, observance for class rules infractions, and maintenance of grade records. 
     
  • University of Georgia - Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Virtual Reality and Games Laboratory
    Research Assistant
    August 2017 to Present
    Works as a research assistant and researcher under lab director Dr. Grace Ahn. 
     
  • Oklahoma State University - College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Communications and Marketing
    Graduate Assistant
    August 2016 to July 2017
    Worked as a work-study supervisor, alumni relations contact, and general staff writer and photographer for the public relations arm of the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences.
     
  • Oklahoma State University - Office of Information Technology
    Graduate Assistant
    August 2015 to May 2016
    Worked as a technical writer, training program author, and software evaluator for video editing and graphic editing software for the department. Also provided video editing training and assistance to other departments as needed, and performed other tasks as assigned.
     
  • The Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter
    Staff Writer
    September 2014 to December 2014

    Worked as a staff writer covering all beats except for sports in the city of Sammamish, producing weekly written and photographic content for the Reporter’s print and web formats, with a circulation of more than 2,000. I also handled page layout and design as part of a team for editorial content. I also occasionally assisted with the production of "The Eastside Scene," a monthly arts and entertainment magazine.

  • The Newcastle Pacer
    Staff Writer - Managing Editor
    February 2013 to April 2014

    Hired in Feburary 2013 as a part-time staff writer, was promoted to Managing Editor in April 2013, prior to graduation from UCO. Produced all original written, photographic and video content for the Pacer’s weekly print and web formats, with a circulation of about 1,200 serving a community of about 8,500, along with all sports content as of July 2013. I also handled all page layout and design for editorial content except for the frontpage and opinion pages.

  • The University of Central Oklahoma Men's Ice Hockey Club
    Intern - Play by Play Announcer
    August 2012 to Present

    Hired as an intern in August 2012, responsible for camera operation, web site maintenance, social media management and play-by-play announcing as needed for an online broadcast. Following graduation in May 2013,  was retained as a play-by-play announcer and social media manager. Did not work for the 2014-2015 season, but returned to the team the following year.

  • The Edmond Sun
    Freelancer
    April 2012 to February 2013

    Produced written, photographic and video material for the Edmond Sun on contract until hired by the Pacer.

  • The University of Central Oklahoma "The Vista"
    Staff Writer - Sports Editor - Senior Staff Writer
    August 2011 to May 2013

    Hired as a staff writer for the Vista, the UCO student newspaper. Was promoted to sports editor in December 2011. Took the role of Senior Staff Writer in August 2012 to focus on a wider range of stories. Produced written, photographic and video content on deadline for a bi-weekly print publication and web site in all three roles.

  • Rose State College "The 15th Street News"
    Staff Writer - News Editor - Sports Editor - Assistant Editor
    November 2004 to April 2006, August 2010 to April 2011
    Hired as a volunteer staff writer in November 2004, promoted to a paid position as News Editor the following January. Left the position when left college in 2006, returned August 2010 as Sports Editor when returned to school. Promoted to Assistant Editor the following January.

References available upon request.