Video Multimedia Design
Summary
An experienced, highly creative, and conceptual communications artist with
expertise in video, Web, and multimedia design, plus a strong background in
writing, directing, and performance.
Education
. University of California, Irvine
Graduate studies in Theater
with emphasis on Acting and Performance Theory
. Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
B.A. in English and Philosophy
Professional Skills
. Production . Cinematography
Sony HVR-Z5, PD170
Canon EOS 7D + Zeiss lenses
Panasonic DVX100B
Tascam DR-100
. Post-Production . Editing
Final Cut Pro 7
After Effects CS3
Magic Bullet Looks & Colorista
Apple Motion
Apple Color
Soundtrack
Compressor
LiveType
DVD Studio Pro
. Web & Graphic Design
HTML
CSS
Javascript & Jquery
Flash CS3
Photoshop CS3
Illustrator CS3
CMS / Wordpress
Employment History
Freelance Design/Video/Editing
Chicago, IL 2005-Present
. Create video and presentational multimedia content to support the
messaging goals of clients
. Provide creative vision and technical support for every facet of
video, Web, and multimedia integration
Curious Theatre Branch Communications Director
Chicago, IL 2007-Present
. Integrate HTML, CSS, Flash, Photoshop, Quicktime and JavaScript to
develop and maintain online content at curioustheatrebranch.com and
its affiliated domain, rhinofest.com
. Provide video production services and multimedia support for both
stage performances and online archives
. Design and send monthly email newsletter
. Design posters, postcards, and other marketing collateral as needed
Holt McDougal, a division of Copywriter/
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Content Manager
Evanston, Illinois 2004-2008
. Composed and edited print, Web, and multimedia promotional materials
specific to educational publishing
. Established direction for marketing projects and collaborated with
designers, tech support, and vendors toward realization
NYPL for the Performing Arts Library Technical Assistant
New York, New York 2001-2003
. Maintained, evaluated, and updated video and film collection for the
Theater on Film & Tape Archive (comprising over 6,000 titles)
. Facilitated communication with freelance videographers
The Village Voice Copy Editor
New York, New York 1999-2001
. Daily copy editing of stories per Chicago Manual of Style
. Collaborated with staff editors and writers on style usage
. Wrote occasional reviews for the Theater and Music pages
University of California Graduate Teaching Assistant
Irvine, California 1997-1999
. Designed curricula and instructed daily undergraduate courses in
acting and dramatic literature