Resume
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- Objective
In perpetual search for more challenging and engaging work in video and other visual mediums.
- Education
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C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions
2008-2009
Standards of Web Design I-IV, InDesign I
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Future Media Concepts
2004
After Effects Levels I-III, Photoshop II
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American University
1998 - 2002
BA: History / Communications: Visual Media
Magna cum laude, University Honors, Dean’s List, Nominated for Phi Alpha Theta & Golden Key Honor Societies
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- Skill Sets
- Motion Graphics
- Video Editing
- Video Producing
- Software training & video demos
- DVD/ Blu-ray Authoring
- Image Editing
- Website Design & HTML/CSS coding
- Search Engine Optimization
- Brand Design
- Research
- Copy writing
- Event A/V Installation Technician
- Work Experience
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Recent Employment
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Video Producer
5LINX Enterprises (Rochester, NY)
2011
In charge of all video production for 5LINX Marketing Department. Work directly with the Marketing Director or co-founders to create dynamic, informative videos. Duties include: organizing shoots, writing scripts, supervising voice-over sessions, editing internal and customer facing videos, editing and producing all video segues at National and Regional Events, creating motion graphics, compressing for placement on social media sites, and assisting with live production at National Events.
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Media Developer & Onsite Technician:
Stamm Technologies (Milwaukee, WI)
2007 - 2010
Lead video developer with a variety of media responsibilities in trade show and live event production. Many projects were performed working directly with the end client to create the desired video "look". Duties included: motion graphic design, multi-screen programming, video editing, Flash application support, onsite troubleshooting, video compression, and website coding. Clients included Turner Networks, Altria/Philip Morris, CVS Caremark, Mossy Oak and Delta Tech Ops.
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Multimedia Instructor & Talent:
C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions (Milwaukee, WI)
2006 - 2010
Lead video instructor and go-to talent for video editing, Flash banner animation, consultative training, and website coding. Duties included: creating video training curriculum, teaching classroom courses, consulting on video inquiries, serving as temporary talent for video and web needs, lecturing for public events, and networking with other video professionals in the community. Clients included Kohls, Plum Moving Media,
Fullhouse Interactive, Mader Communications and Celtic, Inc.
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Part-time Instructor:
Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee, WI)
2008
Lectured and demonstrated basic video production techniques through the process of scripting, storyboarding, shooting, editing, and exporting for multiple formats.
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Production Manager, Motion GFX Designer, Editor:
VideoTakes, Inc. (Arlington, VA & Milwaukee, WI)
2004-2007
Producer & editor of health and environmental films with a divergent set of responsibilities including video editing, motion graphics, videography, producing and website updating. Clients included the Minerals Management Service, Family Health International / UNAIDS, U.S. Air Force, Children's National Medical Center, U.S. Coast Guard, SAIC, American Prairie Foundation and the Peace Parks Foundation.
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Production (Video) Experience
- 5LINX Enterprises
- Stamm
- Locked Trunk Productions
- C2
- VideoTakes
- Concrete Pictures
- Freelance Grip
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Production (Web/Print) Experience
- Stamm
- C2
- Vieux et Nouveau
- Pointy Shoe Productions
- VideoTakes
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Teaching Experience
- Cardinal Stritch via C2
- Community High School via C2
- MATC
- C2
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Recent Employment
- Software Experience
Power User
- Final Cut Studio Suite
- After Effects
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Watchout
Experience, but not Mastery
- Flash
- Illustrator
- Powerpoint / Keynote
- Word / Excel
- Adobe Encore
Rusty, but with experience
- InDesign
- Avid Media Composer
- iMovie
- Awards, Festivals, and Honors
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Sizzle Award (Exhibitor Magazine)
2008, 2010
This honor lies primarily with the designers at MG Design for their booth design. As an employee of Stamm I designed and implemented the media for the blended main screen and the two side projections. The media was meant to mirror their web presence.
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Multiple Film Festival Selection
2007-2008
Created special effects, designed motion graphics, and edited “Backwoods Bloodbath: Curse of the Black Hodag”, an official entry in eight horror film festivals. At two of these festivals “Backwoods Bloodbath” was the runner-up for “Best Feature”.
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D. C. Environmental Film Festival
2006
Designed the motion graphics for two films, “Outside the Classroom” and “Scarred Lands, Wounded Lives” that screened in this Washington, D.C. - based festival. Also edited the final cut of “Scarred Lands, Wounded Lives”. Both films were produced by VideoTakes, Inc.
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ITVA-DC Certificate of Merit
2005
Designed the opening graphics and edited one of the four segments for “More than Medicine”. This televised special that focused on the lives of four children at Children’s Hospital was produced by VideoTakes, Inc.
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Certifications
- CTT+ - Passed exam portion, video portion pending
- Wisconsin State Certification - Provisional teaching certification
- PADI certified Scuba Diver: Open Water
