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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Educated and highly motivated video production and media specialist
Eight years of professional experience in multimedia development, creation, and deployment
Experienced in working with clients on projects including commercials, DVDs, web videos, and television
Skilled in media production hardware and software
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/2010 - Present
Multimedia Specialist, J Media Studios – Pittsburgh, PA
Shoot, write, edit, composite, create graphics, and author to match the creative vision determined in pre-production
Develop large-scale video production projects with multiple value stream outputs
Work directly with clients on projects and advertising campaigns
Coordinate with sub-contractors as services are needed
Generate sponsorship opportunities for independently funded projects
Research and deploy new ways of creating time relevant multimedia
11/2007 – 05/2010
Lead Production Specialist, Guntec @ MidwayUSA – Columbia, Missouri
Light, shoot, capture, and manage video and photography assets
Edit and create motion graphics for television, web, dvd, marketing campaigns, and other promotional outputs
Create interactive graphical interfaces and author content for retail DVD distribution
Design print projects for DVD packaging, advertising, and direct marketing
Maintain video acquisition hardware and software while continually improving tapeless work ow
Work in a team environment with a strong focus on e ciency and deadlines
06/2005 – 11/2007
Content Creation Producer and Consultant, Additive – Cleveland, Ohio
Produce corporate and music videos
Animate and edit commercials and music videos for national broadcast
Direct lighting options for video and photography shoots
Create micro sites for video delivery for marketing
09/2004 – 02/2007
Production Specialist, Media Group Studios – Cleveland, Ohio
Plan, develop, and execute strategic multimedia solutions
Direct video acquisition at live events for DVD, web, or television distribution
Distribute workloads for employees and interns
Edit video projects based on guidelines determined through a creative brief
EDUCATION
Westminster College - New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Full Sail University - Orlando, Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Communication
Associate of Science - Digital Media and Design
May 2003
August 2004
Lab Mentor Grant for Video Production Labs
Computer Graphics Course Directors Award
Lab Mentor Grant for Graphic Design Labs
Perfect Attendance Award
GPA 3.6
GPA 3.9