COLIN MEADOWcroft

multi-media specialist

SUMMARY

I AM A Dynamic multimedia specialist with expertise in VIDEO PRODUCTION, graphic design, digital content creation, and communications. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite and project management. Proven ability to enhance engagement, streamline workflows, and deliver high-impact visuals across platforms. Holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s in leadership, combining creative expertise with strategic vision.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SENIOR PRODUCER - CREATIVE SPECIALIST

Trine University in ANGOLA, IN

  • Produce over 170 video projects annually to highlight and promote the University’s programs, fundraising initiatives, and key events, driving engagement and awareness.

  • Manage a video archive of over 21tb of footage

  • Established and developed Trine University’s YouTube presence from the ground up, creating engaging video content that increased visibility and audience engagement

  • Led video production efforts for the Trine Broadcasting Network, contributing to 150 live broadcasts and recorded productions annually.

  • In-game video board operator

  • Managed a team of student workers, recruiting and training them to develop professional-level video content.

FULL-TIME

JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Trine University in ANGOLA, IN

  • Taught two Video Production Courses, instructing 20-24 students per semester in digital video production, covering pre-production, production, and post-production techniques.

PART-TIME

JANUARY 2023 - DECEMBER 2024

LOCAL REPORTER

SWICK BROADCASTING COMPANY in ANGOLA, IN

  • Produced and edited two-five news segments weekly covering city and school board meetings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

  • Recorded and edited 10-15 stories weekly for Saturday morning broadcasts.

PART-TIME

March 2016 - August 2022

CREATIVE DIGITAL MULTI-MEDIA SPECIALIST

Trine University in ANGOLA, IN

  • Produced, planned, shoot and editing video content

  • Quadrupled video project output with final products including interviews,

  • testimonials, all-access features, social media, event assets highlight reels and

  • promotional content.

FULL-TIME

September 2015 - January 2018

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

GROOTERS PRODUCTIONS - HOLLAND, MI

  • Assist in the transport, setup, and operation of video production equipment for over five shoots, ensuring high-quality content creation.

  • Prepared over 15 hours of interview footage for transcription, improving workflow efficiency.

  • Digitized over 5 hours of stock footage clips, maintaining an organized and accessible media library.

  • Reviewed and provided quality control on 3 rough cuts, ensuring final products met professional standards.

FULL-TIME

September 2015 - January 2018

EDUCATION

BACHELORS OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS

3.1

GPA

2011 - 2015

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

3.9

GPA

2021 - 2022

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Created impactful video content that helped raise $8 million for student scholarships by highlighting student success, university programs, and donor impact, driving record-breaking contributions to support students in need. 

FUNDRAISING THROUGH STORYTELLING

Train and mentor student workers in video production, equipping them with hands-on experience in filming, editing, and in-game video board operations for the Trine Broadcasting Network, fostering future industry professionals. 

STUDENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Developed a structured logging template for organizing and efficiently locating archival video footage, streamlining content retrieval and ensuring seamless access to media assets for future projects. 

VIDEO ARCHIVAL LOGGING

Produced and edited 24 travel vlog episodes over 16 weeks while studying in Europe, learning on-the-spot storytelling, directing, and self-imposed deadlines—a creative challenge that solidified a lifelong passion for video production. 

CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH ABROAD