Description

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position in film or television where a strong background in communication,
interpersonal skills and detail-oriented work are emphasized.
EDUCATION
University of Colorado Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies May 2009
 Cumulative GPA: 3.62 CU Boulder; Cumulative GPA: 3.8 University of Arizona (2004-2007).
 Dean’s List and Academic Excellence Awards 2004 - 2008 from the University of Arizona.
 Dean’s List at the University of Colorado 2007-2008
 Computer Application Skills: 5 years experience and intensive semester course in Final Cut Pro;
Intermediate skill in After Effects; Intermediate skill in AVID digital editing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Editor for High Noon Entertainment October 2009 – Present
 Record/replace VO, string out packages for the show Factory Made on the Discovery Channel
Assistant Editor for Phenom Creative October 2009 – Present
 Cut promotional/marketing pieces for a broad range of clients
PA for Food Network Challenge shoots (shoots are approx. every other month) July 2009 – Present
 Provide assistance to crew, responsible for shot footage, maintain shoot location
Casting PA for MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew December 6-7, 2009
 Assisted with the organization and paperwork of dance crews for the Denver auditions
High Noon Entertainment Transcriber May 2009 – October 2009
 Type out dialog and camera actions for the show Food Network Challenge
University of Colorado Senior Video Chair January – May 2009
 Hired to film events on campus and interviews with students to produce and edit a five minute video
that screened at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Graduation Ceremonies in May, 2009.
G2 Media Intern September 2008 – April 2009
 Edit commercial spots for G2Media Clients. Import/edit media for India spiritual documentary
High Noon Entertainment Intern for two shows on HGTV May – August 2007
 Researched and created synopes about tips and tactics on the show to be used in marketing pieces.
 Provided in-depth office support organizing tapes and information for the Beyond the Box webpage.
 Contact sellers to be featured in the Endless Yard Sale shoot.
University of Arizona Television Employee March - December 2006
 Set-up cameras, lights and microphones for in-house news shoots.
 Operated camera and edited news programs, utilizing live interviews performed on campus. Filmed
live basketball games.
 Acquired B-Roll. Color keyed out the green screen and replaced icons on screen during live shoots.
Film Production Work Samples:
 www.youtube.com; Search Engine: Whitney Hodack or Tink6686
References:
 Cathy Pohlman, Line Producer, Discovery Channel’s Factory Made: Cpohlman@highnoontv.com
 Mike Harrity, Editor: Mike.harrity@comcast.net
 Frankie Barrett, High Noon Entertainment: Fbarrett@highnoontv.com

Whitney Hodack has been in the industry since 2007.

Equipment / Gear / Software

I own my own Avid and Final Cut Pro 6 editing equipment.

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