K. Shawn Edgar has over 10 years of experience in digital media production, copywriting, and education. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Oregon State University and has skills in video editing, web design, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. His work experience includes positions scoring educational assessments, technology support for a school district, video instruction for after school programs, and freelance writing for real estate and business publications.
1. K. Shawn Edgar
3323 56th ST NW APT D
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 514-3265
kshawnedgar@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, 2006
SKILLS
• Proofreader and copyeditor, experienced in both online and print media
• Digital video production & postproduction, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
• Search Engine Optimized (SEO) copywriting and social marketing
• Webpage design HTML, XHTML, and CSS
• Microsoft Office tools and Adobe Creative Suite
WORK EXPERIENCE
Collection of Evidence Scorer ESD 113, Tumwater, Washington (07/09/12 – 07/13/12)
• Scored the Educational Service District's collection of evidence for writing
• Used the High School Conventions and Content, Organization & Style scoring guides
Technology Facilitator School District 1J, Hillsboro, Oregon (09/2007 – 06/2011)
• Installed new software and configured systems to support school-wide priorities
• Provided end user support for related computer hardware and software issues
• Ran effective system reports to prioritize and organize all services and programs
• Used complete Microsoft Office tools and Configuration Manager 2007 routinely
• Created monthly newsletter with Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and InDesign
SPED Assistant 1 School District 1J, Hillsboro, Oregon (09/2010 – 06/2011)
• Worked individually with students in Social Studies and Language Arts classes
• Helped special needs students redirect and focus their energy on classwork
• Monitored individual quiz retakes and projects in library during the class period
• Interacted, assisted, and negotiated with the teacher on behalf of the student
2. ZONE Instructor Parks and Recreation, Hillsboro, Oregon (11/2007 – 06/2011)
• Created small-group classes for Parks and Recreation’s After School Program
• Taught video production, animation, and dodge ball to middle school-aged students
• Used Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and DVD Studio Pro to create projects
Freelance Writer Pamplin Media, Portland, Oregon (04/2007 – 04/2010)
• Special sections and feature articles writer for multiple publications, markets
• Covered real estate markets, the mortgage industry, and home & garden trends
• Wrote a feature on Portland-area businessman and chimney sweep, Mark V. Guy
• Crafted yearly holiday gift guides and local eatery profiles for greater Portland-area
Video Editor Kwamba Productions, Gaston, Oregon (05/2004 – 11/2005)
• Edited video products for microfinance, including the Listening to Clients series
• Crafted visual narratives for interactive market research training programs
• Used digital video, photos, graphics, and music in Final Cut Pro and After Effects
• Captured, formatted, and catalogued B-roll video and stock photos
• Contributed video editing and brainstorming to the Tent Cities Toolkit
Achievements
• Certified by North Portland Multimedia Training Center in digital video production
• Directed feature-length documentary: “The Orenco Project: A Neighborhood in Conflict”
• Creator of collaborative blog “Carbon Noise Poetry” kshawnedgar.wordpress.com/
• Published in Oregon State University's literary and arts magazine, “Prism” (98 to 06)
• Produced weekly show at Oregon State University's KBVR-TV and KBVR-FM