Resume
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television (Expected 2025)
duPont Manual High School, Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) – Louisville, KY
Graduated Class of 2021
Weighted GPA: 3.54
Film & Photography
Directed, produced, and shot music videos for local musicians and documented community events such as Black Lives Matter protests.
Portfolio: Belrok.co Producer/Director, SCAD Film and Television - Senior
Freelance photographer and videographer specializing in music videos, documentaries, narrative films, retail and commercial advertisements, website touch-ups, sports, and more.
Work Experience in Film
Assistant Editor – Thoughtfly Studios (Part-Time).
Production Assistant (PA):
Tempur-Pedic Mattress Commercial.
The 3 Productions.
Eyelevelfilms.
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selected as one of two trombonists for the 2020 Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA).
Accomplished trombonist with extensive performance experience, including:
Four years at Kentucky’s top-performing arts high school.
Two-time All-State Band selection, four-time All-County Band participant, and three-time All-County Jazz Band member.
Pep Band and three years in the duPont Manual Jazz Band.
Performed with the nationally recognized Louisville Leopard Percussionists (2011–2019).
Served as a Summer Volunteer Instructor, mentoring young percussionists.
Featured in prominent performances and videos: Louisville Leopard YouTube Performance.
Co-founder of BELROK (2018–Present):
A photo, video, and branding company supporting local artists.
Developed skills in video production, editing, branding, screen printing, and clothing design.
Marketed products and services to clients across the U.S. and managed team finances.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Louisville Leopard Percussionists – Summer Volunteer Teacher.
Olmsted Park Conservancy – Naturalist Volunteer.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro), FL Studio, GarageBand, SmartMusic, iMovie.
Production Skills: Video editing, photography, branding, screen printing, and music production.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Personal Website: maxpickett.com
Belrokco Video Portfolio: https://www.youtube.com/@belrokco/videos
RESUME UPDATED AS OF 2022