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Software and Technology E xpertise :
Apple: Adobe: Additional:
OSX Operating System Premiere Magic Bullet
Final Cut Pro 7 After Effects Trapcode Suite
Final Cut Pro X Photoshop Microsoft Office
Compressor Illustrator Squarespace
iWork
E ducation :
S an Francisco State University San Francisco, CA (2009-2011)
Bachelor of Arts, May 2011
Major: Cinema Production/Cinema Studies
Special Honors: Winner of Best Comedy at SFSU Campus Movie Festival – (2010) “Ellis”
R elevant E xperience:
F reelance Video Post - P roduction Services San Francisco, CA & New York, NY (October 2012 - Present)
Creatively collaborate on various projects for high profile clientele including: NYC Museum of Sex, Johnny Walker, Cake Boss and
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Bank of America for internal, promotional, short format, and web content
Organize, document, and archive video/audio media for client
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Plan and design text and shape animations for logos, lower thirds and titles
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Experienced in cross communications in multi-platform editing environments
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Perform color correction and color grading
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Able to transcode an array of codecs and compress the final output with proper color and audio standards for web and TV
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Complete projects under strict and time sensitive deadlines
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P romptin’ Circumstance Inc . Operator Manager New York, NY (December 2012 - February 2014)
Oversaw and ensured the operational success of all jobs
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Tested/repaired technical issues with equipment and computer software
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Provided on-call tech support for operators
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Trained operators for equipment set-up and prompting software/script structure
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Assisted in marketing strategies
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Operated prompter for live television and award ceremonies
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A pple Inc. Technician San Francisco, CA (January 2011 - October 2012)
Performed troubleshooting and hardware repairs for IOS devices
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Executed data migration services for PC and Mac platforms
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Understood customer needs and provide proper resolution or alternative solutions
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Personal trainer for Apple Operating System and Final Cut Studio 3
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T he Produ cers Loft Production Assistant/Assistant Editor (internship) San Francisco, CA (January 2011 - May 2011)
Assisted in set-up, gaffing, sound, and art direction
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Inventoried and tested equipment
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Responsibility for data backup and organizing project workflow
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