Kanan Patel

244 S Main St, Cleveland, GA 30528 kananpatel@gatech.edu 706.878.6889

OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a design-oriented or technical internship to gain professional experience.
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Aug 2013 Present

SKILLS
December 2012 Present
Programming/Scripting Languages: Experienced Matlab, Python, HTML, Java
Software: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Gimp
Digital Media: Photography, HD Filming, Creating short films/broadcasts/commercials/music videos/audio editing
Computer and OS: Windows
Communication: Deconstructing a complex, real-world problem, collaborative teamwork, writing technical reports, determining
client need.
Bilingual: English, Gujarati
Nursing: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
PROJECTS
Founding Member of Warrior TV
August 2009 May 2013
Warrior TV is a student operated broadcasting station that broadcasts 100-150 live events per year, participates in national
competitions, government elections, and creates short films, commercials, advertisements, and graphics.
Worked with team of students to design and broadcast a live stream for every event No room for on air mistakes.
Graphics/Video Director (2010-2013) Used Adobe Suite to prepare projects for each stream/broadcast show & planned out
video productions for shows, broadcasts, and national competitions. Head of videography & film staff.
Founding Member and Executive Staff Member of Warrior TV (2010-2013) Expanded the program from one camera and
tripod to more than $30,000 worth of equipment and software.
Recipient of Broadcast Video Production Award (2011-2013) Diligence for teamwork and putting on successful events.
Winning $10,000 for Best Overall Broadcasting Network at National Level (March 2013) Having people from different
states and countries tune into our live broadcasts.
Winning $5,000 for Best Use of Advertising at National Level (March 2012) Make professional quality ads for local
businesses and franchises.
Winning $5,000 for Best Community Involvement at National Level (March 2012) Hosting live elections, parades, sporting
events on stream.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
August 2013 - Present
India Club Georgia Tech (Largest Cultural Organization on Campus)
Freshman Representative (2013, 2014) Marketing towards entire freshman class.
Judge for Emcee Auditions (2015) Constructed a team of Emcees to perform for our biggest event.
Media Chair (2015) Team head for all video production & marketing.
UISA (United Indian Student Alliance)
ATL Tamasha Dance Competition Liaison (2014) Communicator between the show coordinators and multiple teams.
College of Computing Student Organizations
iOS Club & Design Club Learning how to create iOS apps & design using creative suites.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Contributed 400+ hours of Community Service to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center
1st Place in T-Shirt Design Contest for the Medical Auxiliary (Prize of $100) All volunteers received a shirt.
Recipient of Barbara James Service Award (given at the National Conference for Health Occupational Students of America
in Orlando, Florida) (2012) Gold Level (250+ approved hours) for commitment to community service in health.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Presidents Education Award (President Barack Obamas Award for Education Excellence in recognition of Outstanding Academic
Excellence; signed by the President and received from the White House) (2010)
State of Georgia and University of Georgia Award for Georgia Certificate of Merit (top 5% of all students in Georgia) (2012)