I’m Brian Rawls Jr., a Film & Media Studies student at Colgate University and a varsity defensive back for the Raiders. I combine strong communication, high-pressure performance, and a detail-driven creative workflow across sports media, photography, and event/portrait production. I’ve produced and captured live broadcast footage, supported athletics and arts media projects, and built a freelance photography and design practice with fast turnaround and consistent branding. I’m energized by storytelling through visuals—whether filming behind-the-scenes moments, creating promotional graphics, or documenting community events.

Brian Rawls Jr.

I’m Brian Rawls Jr., a Film & Media Studies student at Colgate University and a varsity defensive back for the Raiders. I combine strong communication, high-pressure performance, and a detail-driven creative workflow across sports media, photography, and event/portrait production. I’ve produced and captured live broadcast footage, supported athletics and arts media projects, and built a freelance photography and design practice with fast turnaround and consistent branding. I’m energized by storytelling through visuals—whether filming behind-the-scenes moments, creating promotional graphics, or documenting community events.

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I’m Brian Rawls Jr., a Film & Media Studies student at Colgate University and a varsity defensive back for the Raiders. I combine strong communication, high-pressure performance, and a detail-driven creative workflow across sports media, photography, and event/portrait production.

I’ve produced and captured live broadcast footage, supported athletics and arts media projects, and built a freelance photography and design practice with fast turnaround and consistent branding. I’m energized by storytelling through visuals—whether filming behind-the-scenes moments, creating promotional graphics, or documenting community events.

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Work Experience

Athletics Media Teams Student & Production Volunteer at Colgate University Athletics
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Filmed and captured live game footage during a nationally televised broadcast for Colgate Raiders Men’s Basketball. Produced creative court-side and behind-the-scenes sports visuals to support media storytelling. Contributed to Raiders Football spring coverage by filming practices and team activities while collaborating with the athletics media staff and proposing creative content ideas. Assisted production on a music and arts department project by supporting camera operation, lighting setup, and equipment preparation for the Colgate Spring Dance Festival.
Corps Member at AmeriCorps Corps (Perth Amboy, NJ)
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Supported large-scale community service projects including food drives, neighborhood clean-ups, and youth engagement programs. Assisted daily operations by loading, unloading, and organizing food donations for distribution. Collaborated with staff and volunteers to coordinate events serving hundreds of community members, building communication and teamwork skills through direct service and outreach.
Freelance Photographer & Media Designer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provide photography services for local clients including event coverage, portraits, and promotional content. Capture and edit images for local church services, special events, and community programs. Design and edit flyers, banners, and digital assets using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to maintain consistent visual branding. Coordinate end-to-end workflow from shooting through post-production to deliver polished, visually compelling media on quick turnaround timelines.
Instructor at High Tops (Monmouth Junction, NJ)
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Developed mental and sexual health lesson programs by compiling resource knowledge for students on campus. Collected and applied confidential feedback to improve health education materials and make the curriculum more efficient.
Front Desk / Court Monitor at Urban Air (East Brunswick, NJ)
March 1, 2021 - Present
Trained new employees on job processes and procedures and upsold products and services to increase efficiency and support revenue goals. Monitored the front desk track to ensure guests received tickets, wristbands, and socks for customer satisfaction. Enforced rules and safety procedures by continuously monitoring different areas to keep trampoline park attendees safe.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Film & Media Studies at Colgate University
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
at South Brunswick High School
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Government