| Michael-Arthur Hyatt
123hyatt@gmail.com
(917)371-0577
322 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
EDUCATION
Aug 2003-Dec 2007 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
o Bachelor of Film & Video Studies and English
o 4-year tuition merit scholarship
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
Jan 2008-Sept 2008 PR Marketing and Communication, UM Health System Ann Arbor, MI
Production Assistant
o Coordinated production and post-production work on videos for online magazine, Inside View, and Global Challenge series
o Produced and voiced podcasts for research and health news
o Utilized MAC and PC skills with several applications for writing and A/V editing (Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro,
Premier, Photoshop, After Effects and Color)
o Uploaded new content to UMHS website via HTML coding
Jul 2003-Aug 2003 SCOOP (Public Benefit Corporation) Detroit, MI
Director and Editor
o Researched, produced and directed Detroit Institute of Art award-wining documentary, “The Reality of Affirmative Action”
o Directed crew of ten to complete shoots at various locations
o Transcribed interviews and edited footage with Final Cut Pro
o Interviewed Detroit residents and representatives
Sep 2005- May 2007 University of Michigan TV Studio Ann Arbor, MI
Director/Casting Director
o Organized auditions and coached actors during call-backs
o Directed crew and cast on three and four camera sticoms and dramas
o Awarded scholarship based on previous studio work to produce video project
Jun 2007 - Sept 2008 WCBN FM, Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
DJ/ Engineer
o Engineered LGBT (Closets are for Clothes) and political (Renegade Solutions) talk shows via radio studio
o Compiled music and hosted free form radio show
Jun 2005-Aug 2005 Excelsior Radio Networks New York, NY
Production and Marketing Assistant
o Assisted radio reporter with planning and production of interviews
o Compiled entertainment and weather notes for daily news reports
o Restored unorganized BETA tape collection to accessible library
Apr 2004-Aug 2004 Clear Channel Communications Farmington Hills, MI
o Assistant Producer
o Coordinated celebrity interviews with A&R reps and other record company staff
o Accumulated information from local news outlets for hourly traffic and entertainment reports
o Assisted DJs with on-air callers and administrative work
Feb 2005-Mar 2007 Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, MI
Writer
o Wrote reviews and features for film and fine art sections
o Organized interviews with celebrities, university politicians and local Michigan residents
o Utilized communication skills and gained experience as reporter and writer
Sep 2003- May 2006 UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program) Ann Arbor, MI
Research Assistant
o Worked on research project Media Credibility: The Racial Priming of Individuals in the Media
o Compiled and edited data using Microsoft Office and SPSS
o Monitored subjects for screenings concerning research project
May 2006-Oct 2006 Twentieth Century Fox Ann Arbor, MI and Houston, TX
Case Researcher
o Collected civil and small claims court cases for daytime shows “Judge Alex” and “Judge Christina”
o Arranged meetings with eastern Michigan area court clerks to view cases
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Bravo and Magical Elves Prod., New York, NY Sept 2009-October 2009
Production Assistant, “Untitled Bravo Art Show”
David Foote Studio, New York, NY Jan 2008
Production Assistant, David Foote Limited Edition # 10 Commercial
Emisary, New York, NY Jan 2008
Production Assistant, NYC COM-CON Trailer
PS 122, New York, NY Oct 2008- Nov 2008
Assistant Technical/Video Director, Wax Factory’s Blind.ness
M-Agination Films, Ann Arbor, MI Nov 2007-Apr 2008
Writer, Director “A Little Bit Past 9” (short film)
The Subjective Theater Company, New York, NY Aug 2009-Sept 2009
Stage Manager, “In the Big Rock Candy Mountains”
Manhattan Reperotry Theater Summerfest, New York, NY Aug 2009
Light and Soundboard Operator, “9/10: 3 One Act Plays by Rob Santana”
Soho Think Tank, Ice Factory Theater Festival, New York, NY Jun 2009- Aug 2008
Production Assistant/House Management Intern
Chronicle Theatricals, New York, NY Feb 2009- Dec 2008
Stage Manager, “Bomber Jackets”
Les Freres Corbusier, New York, NY Oct 2008- Dec 2008
Assistant Stage Manager, Dance Dance Revolution
PS 122, New York, NY Oct 2008- Nov 2008
Assistant Technical/Video Director, Wax Factory’s Blind.ness
Rude Mechanicals, Ann Arbor, MI Dec 2006- Mar 2007
Set Designer, “Venus”
AMAS Musical Theater, New York, NY Jun 2005- Aug 2005
Office Assistant/Theater Camp Assistant
Vanguardian Productions, New York, NY Jun 2005-Aug 2005
Production Assistant, SUGARVILLE: a little death
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