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Portrait of Matthew McGovern

Honor Society® member

Matthew McGovern

Host at The Irish Inn at Glen Echo

  • Media Production and Entrepreneurship
  • Class of 2025
  • Bethesda, MD

Member since December 2022

About

As a Media Production and Entrepreneurship major at High Point University, I am deeply passionate about the art of visual storytelling. My academic journey has been focused on cultivating a profound passion for camera operation, filming, and content editing. The art of film and visual storytelling has been a lifelong fascination, and my dedicated coursework at HPU reflects my commitment to honing these skills.

Throughout my academic pursuits, I have studied interesting subjects and developed a diverse skill set including scriptwriting and advanced editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro. My academic and personal journey has been focused on cultivating a profound passion for camera operation, filming, and content editing which has fostered my lifelong dedication/fascination with the craft. These experiences have not only equipped me with a professional perspective but have also deepened my understanding of the intricacies of the industry.

Eager to contribute to the field, I am poised to apply my skills and knowledge to craft compelling and informative media content. I am enthusiastic about the prospect of leveraging my academic foundation to make meaningful contributions in the realm of media production and storytelling.

Education

  • High Point University

    Media Production and Entrepreneurship

    2021 – 2025

Goals and interests

Outside the classroom

Tae Kwon Do ( 2009 - 2017 ) First Degree Black Belt.

Self-taught guitarist, Plays both acoustic and electric

Experience

  • Host

    The Irish Inn at Glen Echo

    Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

  • Busboy/Runner

    Lia’s Restaurant ( Chevy Chase Maryland )

    Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

  • Camp Junior Counselor

    Calleva Summer Camp

    Jun 2019 – Aug 2019

Volunteering

  • Food Collecting, delivery

    Greg Gannon Canned Food Drive (Washington, DC)

    Mar 2010 – Aug 2021

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced