1. Tasha M. Hawkins
17850 Central Park Ave Country Club Hills IL. 60478  Phone: 773.484.5201  Fax: 708-957-7393 E-Mail: tashamh@yahoo.com
Education
Columbia College Chicago — Bachelor of Arts- Television: Directing/ Production major, May 2010 - 3.8 Cumulative GPA/Honors
South Suburban College — Communications Major- Associates Degree in Arts, May 2007
Skills
Video Editing/ Production/ Computer Technology
• Proficient in Avid Media Composer 4.0 and Final Cut Pro 7.0
• At basic level with Adobe After-Effects CS5, Premiere Pro CS5, Illustrator, and Photoshop CS5
• Comprehensive knowledge of video editing for television, film, and commercial forms
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Camera, lighting, and audio operation/setup
• Extensive knowledge of multiple JVC, Sony, Cannon, and Panasonic Camera Models
• Owner of a Canon T5i DSLR camera and basic equipment
• Directing talent for television- Scripted and Live Programs
• Proficient in operating Macintosh and Windows based machines
• Ability to lift at least 40+ pounds
Experience
Cision U.S. - (Chicago, IL) ——April 2014 – Present
Production Technician: My duties includes:
• Performing non-linear editing of audio and video footage.
• Helping maintain proper functioning of office and production equipment.
• Transcribing radio and television broadcasts, as well as assisting in general duties around the Production office.
• Paying close attention to detail to ensure that all tasks are accurately completed in a timely manner.
• Monitoring production workflow and provide updates on any delays to ensure appropriate communication to clients
“The Sacrifice”-Short Film (Chicago, IL) —— October 2014 – March 2015
Producer/Director Ricardo Islas: Horror Film (IMDb Credit)
• Production Assistant- My duties on set was slating before each shot, making sure actors were called to come in at the
appropriate time for their scene, making sure the proper equipment (e.g. camera mount, batteries, lights, etc.) was at
hand for director when needed, offering a creative touch with set design and providing a productive environment.
• Associate Producer- Assisting Producers with scheduling and purchases needed for the film.
Evanston Community Television ECTV (Evanston, IL)⎯ August 2013 – Present
Volunteer- I am a camera operator, do some video editing, direct some shows and/or am a production assistant for many of the shows
that are produced by ECTV.
Country Club Hills Cable Access Channel 4 (Country Club Hills, IL)⎯ Cable Commissioner 2011 -Present
Volunteer- I performed three camera directing using a switcher, production assistant duties, and studio camera operation for the live
Country Club Hills City Council meetings.
Independent Horror Film — “Family Traditions” 2010
Client: James Klein
Editor- Off-line/On-line film editor for a short film using Final Cut Pro. (IMDb Credit)

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FOX News Chicago (WFLD) — Internship 2009
Supervisor: Tiffany Smith
Internship- through Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA):
• My duties included answering phones, taking down stories at the news desk, grabbing video, assisting reporters on the
field and pulling scripts for anchors and reporters for the morning show.
Columbia College Chicago’s Frequency Television (Student Work Aid) — 2008- 2010
Supervisor: Chris West
• Post Production Coordinator: In charge of coordinating the post-production side of all Frequency TV programs,
Television department projects, holding production meetings, and scheduling all of post production programs for
Frequency TV
• Editor: Edited over 50 programs for Frequency Television including narratives, montages, commercials, documentary
style programs, reality programs, and the pilot episode of our award winning 50’s sitcom Debbie’s Got Class
• Director: Directed an episode of our student Midwest Emmy nominated narrative show Charlie and Isabelle, two
seasons of our live improvisational program The Live Project, and scripted comedy Connections.
• Camera Operator: Operated camera for narrative, documentary style, reality programs, and live studio shows.
Awards
Hugo Television Gold Award for Situation Comedy Program- Debbie’s Got Class
2010 New York Festivals International Television & Film Gold Medal Awards for Best On Campus Television Station- Debbie’s Got
Class
References: Will be pleased to provide upon request