John W.

Torppey
Jtorppey@gmail.com 712 N. West St. Wheaton, IL 60187 630.488.9518
EDUCATION
B.A. Communication Media Studies, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
May 2016
Related Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics; Messages, Influence & Culture; Fundamentals of Oral
Communication; Media Studies, Online Marketing, Media Production, Digital Society, Communication Research
Study Abroad: Christian Heritage College, Carindale, Australia

Spring 2015

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Research Production Intern, Guy Walks Into a Bar Productions, Online
June 2015 - August 2015, January 2016-Present
Assisted in adding details to the screenplay for the film that Clint Eastwood & Tom Hanks are currently working on,
entitled Sully
Responsible for researching story ideas for potential future projects
Assessed and analyzed screenplays, teleplays and treatments
Production Assistant Volunteer, Willow Creek Community Church
Assisted on set with lighting and camera set up
Collaborated with the creative director during shoots

January 2016 Present

Production Intern, Production Craft Inc., Chicago, IL

June 2015 August 2015
Worked as a production assistant on shoots for clients such as CNBC, C-SPAN and Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Assisted on set for various shoots with Marco Rubio, Marcus Lemonis and the cast of Foxs Empire
Edited rough cuts for clients using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
Handled all rental equipment
Marketing/Advertising Intern, Invesco PowerShares, Downers Grove, IL
April 2014 August 2014
Project managed brand new multi-million dollar advertising campaign launch including serving as a liaison
between creative agency and in-house teams, to scheduling and running meetings
Collaborated with compliance professionals to ensure television commercials, digital banners, printed
advertisements and billboards were approved and ready for placement
Marketing Intern, C. Grant & Company, Wheaton, IL
January 2014 April 2014
Strategized how to best use social media content, appearance, and trends of successful academic institutions to
design website for Faulkner College, private college located in the south
Renovated Faulkner Colleges informational website by adding new, permanent information to newly designed
web pages
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Leader, YoungLife, Naperville and Aurora, IL
November 2014 Present
Interacted with students with special needs including those with autism, Downs Syndrome, and other
developmental and behavioral challenges
Developed and led skits and games during weekly meetings for over 40 high school students
Planned and led annual retreat and supervised cabin of six students throughout weekend
Sales Associate, Stars Resale Shop, Wheaton, IL
November 2010 Present
Assisted in all areas of business including inventory control, training, promotion and retail sales
Interacted with customers to complete cash and online transactions and provided friendly customer service
Operations Support, School Supplies of America, Wheaton, IL
Monitored inventory and handled all shipping and receiving
Provided excellent customer service by filling orders and answering phones

Summer 2013

Student Athletic Trainer, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

August 2012 May 2013
Provided care for athletes through injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning
Provided coverage at various practices and sporting events

ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS

Tutor, By The Hand Club
Volunteer, Balmoral Community Center
Proficient in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
Competent in Spanish

April 2011 May 2013

February 2015 June 2015