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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position with production diversity and career growth that utilizes my creativity in the field of video production.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

SOFTWARE: Adobe After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Maya, Photoshop, MSWord, Power Script Generator

OPERATING SYSTEMS: Mac, Windows

HARDWARE: Analog editing, JVC and Panasonic Cameras, lighting equipment, microphones and sound equipment, Studio-in-a-Box

OTHER: Ability to operate a number of different video cameras and equipment and work with a variety of digital video formats.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Media Production Specialist, July 2005 – December 2007
Community Media Center, Santa Rosa CA

• Supervising Editor of "Snapshots" for Community Channel 72 in Santa Rosa.

• Research, write, direct, and edit 5-minute “Snapshots” (a local program) segments on a monthly basis.

• Teaching camera, editing, stop-motion animation, lighting, and sound classes to a diverse membership of varying technical abilities.

• Provide Media Center facility use coverage including editing assistance, Live Link assistance, and equipment checkouts to members of the public.

• Rotate with camera operation, directing, computer graphics, and audio in all Media Center productions such as Schools Plus Telethon, Messiah, and Downtown Market.

• Lead teacher for Summer Video Camp for teen producers.

 

Gymnastics’ Coach, September 2004 – July 2005
Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center, Santa Cruz, CA

• Coached competitive team classes at Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center.

• Developed and implemented a training program for girls ages 8-14.

• Supervised other coaches on the developed training program.

Gymnastics’ Coach, September 2000 – December 2002
Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center, Santa Rosa, CA

• Coached competitive team classes at Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center.

• Developed and implemented a training program for girls ages 8-16.

• Held private conferences with parents and gymnasts to ensure best progress for each gymnast.

• Trained and brought team to winning competitions.

Barista, August 2000 – August 2003
Aroma Roasters, Santa Rosa, CA

• Fulfill coffee drink and food orders from a steady stream of customers.

• Ring sales on the cash register and resolve receipts tills at the close of day.

• Clean the coffeehouse and wash all tableware as needed during work shift.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

New York Film Academy - Attended a one-month 3D computer animation course in January 2007

University of California at Santa Cruz - Bachelor of Arts Degree – Film and Digital Media, June 2005

Santa Rosa Junior College - Associate of Arts Degree, Film Studies, June 2002

PERSONAL

• Detail-oriented and well organized.

• Comfortable taking initiative, and working collaboratively as well as independently.

• Adept at juggling multiple priorities and working under pressure to meet time sensitive deadlines.

• Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.