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Paul Pollard

Email: ***************@*****.***

Mailing Address: 11706 Hillcroft, Houston, Texas 77035

Cell: 832-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Looking for job/project opportunities in communication/marketing/advertising/media fields.

SKILLS

• Experienced creative writer for TV commercials and programs, web content, press releases and magazine stories

• Experienced product marketing using electronic and print media

• Experienced director/producer of instructional videos and instructional multi-media content

• Experienced Communication teacher/instructor in college environments

• Experienced Video Director/Producer

• Advanced post production editor in Adobe Premiere Pro

• Advanced editor and designer in Adobe Photoshop and Fireworks

• Advanced layout and print designer in Adobe InDesign

• Advanced web designer and developer in Adobe Dreamweaver

• Advanced knowledge in developing and implementing streaming media for the Internet

• Advanced knowledge in developing and implementing distance learning technologies

• Advanced user in Windows environment

• Intermediate user in Adobe After Effects

• Intermediate user in Adobe Flash Professional

• Experienced videographer, photographer and creative director

WORK EXPERIENCE

Digital Media Director/Producer July 2003 – Present

Pollard Media Productions

www.pollardmediaproductions.com

Design, create, and manage content development for several websites using Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Fireworks. Shoot video and take photos for visual content (flash and real media) for the website.

Write, direct, shoot and produce video documentaries, features, instructional content and short films for clientele. Wedding photographer and videographer. Build and deploy digital editing PC systems.

Digital Media Development Director July 2003 – July 2009

Westbury Christian School, Houston, Texas

Design ,create, content development and management for www.westburychristian.org using Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Fireworks. Shoot video and take photos for visual content (flash and real media) for the website. Write and publish press releases to the media and for the website. Design and create annual sports magazine and all printed publications using Adobe InDesign. Create, write, direct, shoot and post-produce promotional and feature videos. Research, develop and implement digital media initiatives including videoconferencing and distance learning program.

Director Distance Learning/Video Production July 1998 – July 2003

Adams Center for Teaching Excellence, Abilene Christian University

Research, implement and support distance learning technologies to recruit and engage students for the Master of Biblical Studies in the state of Texas. Assist in the building of distance learning rooms integrating real time videoconferencing technologies including Polycom and Tandberg systems. Provide multi-media content for online learning content via Blackboard and ACU portals. Direct, shoot and produce broadcast content for university Channel 55 for entertainment and student training purposes. Collaborate with faculty to develop digital media for instructional purposes. Build editing systems for university departments.

Adjunct Professor August 1997 - June 2003

Abilene Christian University

Assist the ACU Communication Department as adjunct professor for the Fundamentals of Human Communication class.

Director/Producer August 1989 - April 1995

Pollard Enterprises Network, Belize

Owned and operated advertising and media Production Company in Belize City, Belize. Extensive client base. Managed client advertising budgets and created and managed advertising multi-media campaigns. Clients included the Coca-Cola franchise, Belize Social Security Board and several industry leaders.

Editor/Writer/Producer June 1988 - August 1989

Great Belize Productions

Write, edit and produce a national broadcast weekly series “Belize All Over” in Belize, Central America. Write, edit and shoot client commercials.

Physics and Math High School Teacher January 1981 – July 1985

Belize High Schools

Instruct 11th and 12th grade math and physics curriculum and prepare 12th graders for "O" Level General Cambridge Examinations.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Human Communication August 1995 – May 1997

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

Studies focused organizational communication behavior, corporate and legal advocacy, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, decision making, diversity studies, theories of human communication and research methodologies. Completed written thesis.

Graduate course in Web Design and Development

Bachelor of Arts, Media Production August 1985 – May 1988

Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas

Studies focused on television and video directing, writing and production, advertising and marketing, public relations and communication law.

Associates Degree Science (Physics, Math and Chemistry) August 1978 – June 1980

Saint John's College, Belize

General Cambridge "A" Level studies in physics, math and chemistry.

REFERENCES

David Harrison

IW Print, Katy, Texas

Tel: 713-***-****

Robert McCloy

Retired Head of School, Westbury Christian School

Houston, Texas

Tel: 931-***-****

Dr. Joe Cardot

Depart of Human Communication

Abilene Christian University

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