Evan Donahue Snyder
Richmond
Summary
Media Production student at Virginia Commonwealth University with hands-on experience in lighting, on-set production, and multi-venue film festival operations. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and practical-heavy lighting setups. Interested in contributing to creative production environments and expanding technical expertise in international media contexts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Gaffer
In Your Ear Studios
Richmond , VA
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with cinematographers and directors to execute lighting designs supporting creative vision and production timeline.
- Led lighting setup and breakdown for music video and staged performance shoots, adjusting angles and intensity to maintain continuity across takes
Festival Intern
Richmond International Film Festival
Richmond, VA
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Designed and published promotional graphics and visual assets for RIFF social media, building engagement over 3 months leading up to festival week.
- Coordinated cross-promotion efforts with 10+ partner organizations and local businesses, aligning branding.
- Communicated with festival partners and 5+ venues regarding scheduling and logistics.
- Maintained ongoing communication with attending talent (filmmakers, musicians, press) for 60+ admitted projects, ensuring they had updated festival information and appropriate accommodations.
- Served as an emcee hosting multiple screenings and talk-backs, facilitating audience connections with filmmakers.
- Served as a photographer for festival week events.
- Assisted with festival venue setup, including signage, seating, and technical prep.
- Provided operational support across 5 festival sites, troubleshooting scheduling and technical issues in real time.
- Organized ticketing system and monitored guest lists for admission into the venue.
Gaffer
Son of A Fritz
Richmond , VA
10.2025 - 2025
- Adjusted lighting angles and intensity in response to changing scene requirements, maintaining visual continuity across dynamic setups.
- Troubleshot on-set technical lighting issues, minimizing production delays during active shoots.
- Maintained consistent communication with cinematography team to achieve targeted mood and exposure levels.
- Executed lighting under compressed 48-hour production timeline, supporting rapid scene transitions and location changes.
Shift Manager
Fosters Grille
Manassas, Virginia
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff team of 6-10 per shift, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed daily cash reconciliation and register balancing, overseeing $3,000+ in nightly revenue.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for food and supplies, preventing stock shortages and reducing waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Media Production, Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA05-2027
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Post Production
Production & Lighting
- Lighting design (3-point, practical-heavy setups, on-set rigging)
- DSLR / Mirrorless camera operation
- Social media content and promotional graphic design creation
- Social media analytics tools
- Live event & screening coordination
Media & Event Operations
Affiliations
Production Team Member - WVCW Radio
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
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Timeline
Gaffer
In Your Ear Studios
10.2025 - 11.2025
Gaffer
Son of A Fritz
10.2025 - 2025
Festival Intern
Richmond International Film Festival
06.2025 - 10.2025
Shift Manager
Fosters Grille
03.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Media Production, Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University