Cody Hoyt

FORMAL EDUCATION

codyhoytproductions@gmail.com
503-580-2985

Elon University, School of Communications, Class of 2017: Elon, NC

Completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema and Television Arts, with a minor in Adventure Based Learning

Relevant Courses: Creating Multimedia Content, Cinema Production 1, Web & Mobile Communications,
Introduction to Photography, Media Law & Ethics, Introduction to the New Testament/Early Christianity, Writing
for Cinema & Television, Public Speaking, Media Writing, Journalism Research, Physics of Sound, The Screenplay
SELECTED

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Videographer, Cody Hoyt Productions: Portland, OR

Feb. 2010 Present

Write, produce, photograph, direct, edit and publish media content for clients: specializing in event
documentation, compilation tributes, organizational branding, visual journalism and music videos.
Past clients include: BEAM Development, Bike & Build, Catlin Gabel School, Elon University Office of the
Registrar, Ithaca College Alumni Office, TEDXPortland, TEDXEmbryRiddlePrescott, Cabell Center Theatre,
The Ithacan, CatlinSpeak and private individuals and families.
Online Portfolio: http://www.codyhoytproductions.com/

Media Services Team Leader, Technician I & II, Elon University: Elon, NC Aug. 2016 Present

Supervise evening coverage for university events of all sizes including live performances, on-campus
conferences, board meetings, a cappella concerts, VIP speeches and classroom presentations.
Maintain the hiring process, write competency tests, coordinate interviews for applicants, create biweekly
team meeting agendas in collaboration with pro-staff.

Resident Assistant, Elon University: Elon, NC

Facilitated community development, conflict resolution, and peer mentoring for on-campus residents
through planned events, intentional interactions, and community meetings.
Served as active member of university emergency response system as Resident Assistant On Call.
Voted Student Staff Member of the Month for Danieley Center for February 2016.

Substitute Grounds Worker, Catlin Gabel School: Portland, OR

Aug. 2015 May 2016

Dec. 2014 Present

Specializing in Irrigation Management, perform various tasks as assigned by supervisor. Seasonal position.

SELECTED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Cross-Country Bike Rider, Bike & Build: Charleston, SC to Santa Cruz, CA May 2016 Aug. 2016

Completed a 4,200-mile cycling tour from Atlantic to Pacific benefiting affordable housing charities.
Volunteered for 17 days at 13 different affordable housing construction sites.
Raised $4500 in private donations prior to departure.

Media Coordinator, LaughELONgs Improv Club: Elon, NC

Rebranded all organization media materials and actively managed the club Facebook account to market
performances and engage past and current members.
Increased average show attendance by 100% after assuming position.

Radio DJ, WSOE 89.3 FM Elon/Burlington: Elon, NC

Sept. 2014 Present

Currently co-host/produce variety talk show titled Live! From the Desk!

PROFICIENT MEDIA PLATFORMS

Mar. 2015 May 2016

Adobe After Effects/Audition/Bridge/Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop/Premier, Avid Pro Tools, Final Cut

Pro 7, Microsoft Office, Final Draft, Rudimentary Java/HTML/CSS, Mainstream social media platforms