Michael Smith Jr. Email & Phone Number

Fairburn, Georgia, United States

Photograph, video, & live stream event coverage producing high quality images, short and long form videos, and public service announcements. Live stream and facilitate council meetings, press conferences, and city events.

South Fulton, Georgia, United States

Photograph and Video events producing high quality images, short and long form videosAssist with branding and planning of economic development events.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Photographed, videoed, edited and/or live streamed event coverage producing high quality images, short and long form videos, and public service announcements such as council meetings, press conferences, and city events.Maintained the city’s YouTube and social media channels, posting and categorizing videos and photos for optimum viewing, analytics, and.

Atlanta, GA

Completed 200+ production projects collaborating with various companies, municipalities, and organizations including City of Fairburn, Public Relations Society of America, Georgia State University, and WXIA 11 Alive.Directed and edited promotional video and photo content for large and small corporations across the US.Coordinated with a 12+ person on-site.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Trained new hires on warehouse policies, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Screened inbound and outbound packages for damages and accuracy.
• Delegated daily tasks to a team of 40 people to locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory within warehouse.

Fairburn, Georgia

• Graphically design school paraphernalia such as signage, posters, logos, and t-shirts
• Troubleshoot the maintenance and repair of computers and audio and visual equipment
• Manage day to day functions and schedule meetings and classes for staff and students
• Set up and execute the use of broadcast technology to broadcast live feeds of announcements and school programs throughout the building
• Host training sessions for 100+ staff members on how to use equipment (software, computers, copiers) and photo and video editing software (Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, Final Cut)
• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) Committee Communications Chair - Liaison to foster employee and student growth through mentoring and coaching to show improvement in behavioral objectivesVirtual Lab.

Greater Atlanta Area

Collaborated with WXIA 11 Alive News marketing and web team to provide still images for events.Delivered quality professional high resolution moving images/stills to showcase the City of Atlanta and surrounding counties.Coordinated with the Digital Content team to produce episodic features for daily content.Collaborated with 5+ PR companies and event.

Atlanta, GA

• Presided as President of Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi for six consecutive semesters during my tenure at Georgia State University. I promoted growth within our organization, increasing membership from 13 members to 50+.
• Implemented a chapter mission/vision statement by strategically setting specific measurable goals and objectives meeting those goals by assigned deadlines
• Gave presentations and used social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) to enhance the visibility of chapter and spread knowledge of the fraternity
• Created and maintained a yearly calendar of weekly and monthly meetings, professional and community events, as well as recruitment events
• Was the liaison between the fraternity national office and Georgia State University to ensure that fraternity standards were met and school policy and regulations were maintained
• Led the chapter to win multiple regional awards for excelling in performance in accordance with fraternity annual chapter requirements

• Managed priority federal and local checks totaling over $100 million dollars for the cities of Atlanta, New Orleans, Memphis and Birmingham each day
• Verified customer accounts to ensure the cash totals were balanced
• Worked with management to update dispatch procedures for co-workers and staff
• Dispatched high priority checks to local city and national banks according to strict deadlines
• Trained staff on how to organize work, use check dispatch equipment and verify cash totals