I am Scott Silva from Elk Grove, California. I am a BYU Idaho graduate who studied video production and business skills. I have accomplished a variety of things in my life from producing short films, to traveling to Mexico to deliver medical supplies to orphanages. However, what truly defines my character is my dignity, my passion for team work, and my communication skills.

My experience revolves around the skill-sets required for this job. Previously I have worked for the Walt Disney Company, which includes being extended jobs from both theme parks within the United States. While working in Walt Disney World specifically, I learned how to comprehend guest’s concerns from their perspective and communicate with them to meet a resolve that left them happy. As an Executive Producer over a video team for advertising, I know how to communicate an abstract idea into simple terms, while working in creative teams to collaborate towards a common goal. I briefly worked with Aflac as an insurance agent. Within the company my responsibility was to pitch a package to business managers in a professional way that was convincing to both them and their employees.

Between being an Executive Producer for ad campaigns, Aflac, and guest relations with Disney, as well as my two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have spent the majority of my life learning how to create and pitch individualized content to suit the needs of a target audience or person. My people skills are invaluable. Outside of this, my desire is to work in an environment of professionalism. I look forward to meeting with you.

Scott Silva

(916) 548-6427

silvamscott@gmail.com

 

Experience

• Soapbox Ad Agency, 2014-2015: Executive Producer over video production department. Animation and commercial studio for web and TV ads.

• Walt Disney Company 2014: Attraction operations, guest relations, Orlando park.

• Aflac, 2012: Insurance agent, selling to businesses.

• EFY (Especially For Youth), 2011: Counselor for teenagers at a youth summer camp, coordinating events and activities.

• Century Theaters, 2007: Cash register, food service.

 

Accomplishments

• Received AA degree at BYUI, 2014.

• Eagle Scout Award: Delivered clothes and medical supplies to orphanages in Mexico.

• 2 year mission for LDS church: Washington Tacoma Mission.

 

 

Skill Set

• Adobe Premiere
• Davinci Resolve
• Adobe After Effects
• Basecamp

John Thompson

April 30, 2015

I-COMM Introduction

            Brother John Thompson talked about the in’s and out’s of I-COMM. He spent some time talking about Scroll and Soapbox Agency, and we also heard from Andrew Murdoch and Juan Carlos, two individuals I work with in Soapbox whom are Agency Manager and Traffic Manager, respectively. There wasn’t anything new that stood out to me that was said about I-COMM or Soapbox Agency that I can honestly say I “learned” about. Brother Thompson spoke about the importance of building a portfolio and the advantages that gives you, even over good grades or a degree. In this industry people care more about what you can do, who you know, if you’re easy to work with, and what you have done, more than what your GPA was.

 

Lane Williams

May 7^th, 2015

Our Blog / Journalism / News

            Lane Williams came in and spoke about the relevance of news and journalism in our society as people and how to get more involved. He stated that if you’re a Comm major, no matter what department, you should be keeping up to date with current events and the news, which is something I strongly agree with. I am glad that broadcast and media journalism exists, but working in that industry was never anything that intrigued me. I learned that my choices I made earlier about not wanting to go into journalism was a choice I still don’t regret.

 

Christian Mawlam / Brian Howard

May 14^th, 2015

Video Production

            This was the day I was absent. That said, for what it’s worth, I have a video production emphasis and have taken multiple classes from Bro Howard over the years and I learn video production from Brother Mawlam, outside of class, on an almost daily basis. I have learned a lot from Brother Howard from his various classes. Brother Mawlam has been a huge mentor for me within Soapbox Agency and continually critiques my video production to make it better and better. Recently I have learned from Brother Mawlam how to better color correct and grade video to give it a traditional film look.

 

Caryn Esplin

May 21^st, 2015

Visual Communication Emphasis

            Sister Esplin spoke on the visual communication emphasis and the various opportunities involved. She had a nice display for us showcasing work from some of her students and gave examples of how visual communication relates to the modern world. I learned that graphic designers have big roles to play in media distribution and all walks of life, be it advertising, PR, politics, art, science, or even philosophy. Graphic design is really the art of controlling the eye and call to action of the individual.

 

 

Ward Hicks

May 28^th, 2015

Public Relations / PRSSA

            During this class session I learned about the efficiency and impact of PR on both individual companies and the world. I learned that writing is foundational, not only to the PR industry but truly any line of professional work wherein individuals will communicate. I also learned that you need a hard-skill to be hired and excel. The best of these skills—the universal one—is writing. There were other statistics which are neither here nor there for me in the long run, like 2/3 of the PR department is female and PR exists to manage the image—public image—of the brand.

 

Jeff Hochstrasser

June 4, 2015

Advertising

            Unfortunately for Jeff, when he came in for his presentation the projector was not working the way it should so his demonstration was limited. Either way he was still able to talk about the power and impact of advertising and the careers / opportunities it holds. I was able to learn that to get into various ad agencies you have to network with others and demonstrate your abilities both as a “creative” and as an “administrative.” This means the difference between coming up with artistic ideas and those who handle the business side of things. Left brain, right brain.

 

 

Andra Hansen

June 11^th, 2015

Organizational Communication & Advocacy

            Sister Hansen came in and spoke on some really good topics, I found it to be a great meeting. She pushed the ideal for each individual to think for themselves and to understand how to “learn”. It made me think about the balance between doing what you believe is right from sources you trust, and putting forth the effort to put things to trial. I learned that the same issue, cast in two different lights, produce two different messages and meanings. She talked about how she goes further into these principles in the class that she puts on, on campus.

 

Tyler Christensen

June 18^th, 2015

Understanding GRAD Plans

            Tyler came and spoke about the logistics of grad plans and how to align yours. What he demonstrated and outlined are a lot of things that I not only already knew, but have already set up throughout my time here at BYU-I. One thing I learned was that in the near future the grad plan system is going to go through a redesign to make things more streamlined.