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Gwendolyn Trautman

@gwendolyntrautman

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Multimedia producer and director specialized in live and educational video production.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead production of live or educational video, collaborate with community partners, and grow creative and managerial responsibilities.

I am a multimedia producer and director with extensive experience in live television, children's educational programming, and independent production. I oversee projects from concept through delivery, handling budgeting, scheduling, casting, crew coordination, and post-production.

My work includes producing and directing live segments for Our Show Today, creating content for YouTube and social platforms, and developing curriculum-linked materials for after-school programming. I consistently manage studio equipment, on-location shoots, and editing workflows to meet high standards and deadlines.

I bring strong technical proficiency in Premiere Pro and Final Cut and both linear and non-linear editing, alongside project management and YouTube channel management skills including SEO, ad analytics, and retention mapping. I prioritize clear organizational systems, collaboration with community partners, and delivering engaging, educational content.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Floating Site Coordinator

Current

ARCH After School Program

Aug 2025 - Present (6 months)

Oversee creation of after-school curriculum and materials, maintain licensing-compliant data across spreadsheets/databases, and organize vendor/partner events to enhance student experiences.

Curriculum Development Lesson planning Program Coordination Data Management Vendor Relations Event Planning Child Care Licensing Google Workspace

Current

Broadcast Producer

Current

Our Show Today

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Write and direct live television segments, collaborate with community partners to develop relevant content, and operate digital studio switching for live production.

Studio Switching Segment Video Editing

Current

Independent Producer

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Independent Producer

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Managed all pre-production logistics including budgets, scheduling, casting, crew development, and locations, while providing creative direction and organizational systems for productions.

Budgeting Scheduling Casting Crew Management Creative Direction Project Management Production Planning

Assistant Producer

Wimage LLC

Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Produced and directed a live educational children’s TV program, created social media content, and managed end-to-end planning, filming, and editing with community partners.

Producer Children's Programming Content Creation Video Editing Project Management Community Outreach

Production Assistant

WGVU

Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years)

Operated studio equipment for weekly programming, filmed and edited on-location GVSU Sports Report segments, and led creation of community-focused segments.

Camera Operation Video Editing Segment Equipment Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts, Film and Video Production

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Final Cut Academic Excellence Scholarship; coursework and projects in directing, producing, editing, and videography.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video Production with a minor in Ethics, including coursework and practical production experience resulting in academic honors.