JOSEPH CIUPIK
651-***-**** **** Woodbury Road, Newport, MN 55055 *******@***.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a talented director of creative media services with a proven record of EFP, post-production,
graphic design, web design and other creative media service projects. I have excellent planning,
strong organizational, and professional communication and project management skills. My
background includes video production, post-production, graphic design, and web design. I am a
highly creative and energized professional who is passionate about creative media services and
dedicated to delivering as promised.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching all sports and helping
with local booster and scholarship clubs.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Produced thirty-eight Pay-Per-View Events for iNDEMAND, DirecTV & Dish Network
• Project Manager for “Misunderstood” - Michael Jackson Theatrical Release Project
• Producer and Video Editor for AWA Championship Wrestling on ESPN
• Outdoor Amusement Business Association Hall of Fame Annual Videos
• Live Event and Promotional Advertising - X Racer / Supercross Motor Sports
• Design, Creation, Implementation, and Management of Various Web Sites for Clients
• Creative Director for Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Creative Media Services, TwoTreeCreative, LLC
Inver Grove Heights, MN (1995 to Present)
Two Tree Creative (TTC) is a Minnesota-based creative media services (video production,
graphic design, desktop publishing, and web design) company serving local, national and
international clients. TTC works closely with it's clients to identify project requirements, develop
creative concepts, and overall production
strategies. Simply stated, "Think. Create. Deliver."
Major Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
• Project Management. Directed and coordinated full production crews for over eighty,
multi-camera live events.
• Television Programming. Produced, edited, and managed the production of four
television programs.
• Client Relationship Management. Ensure client satisfaction and customer retention
through superior service.
• Creativity and Innovation. Create concept, scripts, storyboards, and determine and create
graphics, sound and lighting. Consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Consumer and Corporate Clients. Completed over 100 corporate and consumer video
productions projects. Web Design. Develop and maintain various web sites for clients
including layout and graphic design elements.
• Creative Director. Design graphic elements for web sites and layout print materials.
Project Manager & Video Editor, Image Premastering Services, LTD.
Minneapolis, MN (1991 to 1995)
Highly visible position performing medical multi-media production activities. Managed
small and large projects with full responsibility for resources and timelines. Scope of
work performed was diverse and included video editing and asset management. Quickly
built strong rapport among project team members and clients. Recognized by
management for exceptional technical and project management skills. Appointed to lead
projects for the University of Minnesota at Duluth, Yale, government agencies, McGraw-
Hill, and West Publishing.
Major Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
• Lead editor and project manager for over 200 medical video laser disc and CD-ROM
projects. Recognized for completing projects on time.
• Gathered media requirements and estimated required resources needed to complete
tasks.
• Presented project status reports to management and clients.
• Initiated and set-up two new linear post-production facilities. Heavily involved in
workflow planning needs.
Producer, Director, Video Editor, American Wrestling Association
Minneapolis, MN (1985 to 1991)
Served in multiple capacities for successful Minneapolis-based professional wrestling
organization. Responsibilities included video production, editing, and directing.
Environment was time-sensitive and deadline driven. Successfully executed duties
during significant period of expansion from local to international markets.
Major Accomplishments/Responsibilities:
• Manage weekly video production of AWA Championship Wrestling on ESPN, All-
Star Wrestling, and Superstars of Wrestling.
• Ensure proper video production standards and procedures.
• Direct weekly studio production of program elements.
• Produce and edit all weekly programing.
• Duplicate and distribute all weekly programming internationally.
• Camera operator, audio director, set design, lighting.
EDUCATION
Certificate of Completion - Television and Radio Broadcasting
Brown College, Mendota Heights, MN
TRAINING & PROFICIENCIES
Producer, Director, Video Editor. Post Production, Motion Graphics, Videography, Graphic
Design, Live Event, EFP, Digital Media, Social Media, Broadcast, Corporate Video, Web Video,
Commercials, Music Videos, Reality, HD Video, Documentaries, Web Design, Final Cut Pro,
Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Office, Highly Proficient in Apple OS
VOLUNTEERISM
Video, Social Media, Graphic and Web Design Services - South St. Paul Public Schools,
South St. Paul Dance Team, South St. Paul Youth Soccer Association, Simley High School
Golf Team, Inver Grove Heights Best Foundation