Education

            University of Washington Tacoma – June 2006

Summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

 

 

      Experience

Editor/Production Assistant for Rainier Media Center – October 2006 to ongoing

            – run switcher, graphics, and audio for live council meetings

            – edit commercials, packages, and taped shows with Avid Liquid 7.0

            – apply text and graphics with Title Deko Pro and Adobe Photoshop

            – acquire necessary shots for news story with Sony Z1

operate prompter for in-studio broadcasts

– export finished product to variety of formats

            – assemble footage using linear editing device

 

      Production Intern for Emerald Downs TV – May to July 2007

      – cut interview segments with Avid Adrenaline for Comcast show

      – route audio and video cables for footage capture

      – use Chyron to generate graphics for live horseracing coverage

 

      Freelance Videographer for South Sound Video – July 2006 to October 2007

      – videotape wedding ceremony and reception with Sony PD 170

      – find creative B-roll

– ensure successful acquisition of quality video and audio

      – communicate with other cameraman on shooting setups

      – anticipate order of events and plan accordingly

      – tailor product to customers’ expectations

 

      Salesperson/Cashier for University Bookstore – May 2006 to May 2007

      – assist customers in locating merchandise using student curriculum database

      – shelve and print labels for textbooks

      – gather older publications for return to publisher

      – order and receive items from affiliates for customer pickup

– clean sales floor regularly

 

      Training Project Developer for Life Force Services, Inc. – January to April 2006

      – create orientation video for social work organization

      – restructure original script and draft voiceover narration

            – conduct extensive research of company

– scout locations for on-camera interviews

            – secure permission to shoot in privileged areas

            – light and mic interview subjects

            – videotape and monitor sound levels during interviews with Canon XL2

            – conceptualize scenes to shoot and maintain organized notes

 

      Video Intern for FC Seattle – January to April 2006

      – design promotional DVD for youth soccer company with Final Cut Pro

      – construct compelling story from sports footage and testimonials

            – learn to keep fast-moving subject within camera frame

            – apply text with Live Type

            – build DVD menu and duplicate master for distribution

 

      Student Event Coordinator for UWT Media Services – October to December 2005

            – monitor checkout of media supplies for students and staff

            – assist technicians with setup and operation of equipment at campus events

            – discuss budget with employer and event planners

            – answer clients’ technical questions

            – communicate with supervisor on status of orders

 

      P.A. for Dead Gentlemen Productions film shoot –  January to February 2005

– assist crew for lengthy shooting days

– relay messages between departments

– gather and transport equipment between sets

      – grasp logistics required for efficient shoot

– achieve scene continuity by arranging props accordingly

            – quiet backstage crew before rolling

 

 

            Additional Skills

            – software: Microsoft Office 2003; Adobe Premiere Pro & Encore (Windows);

               iDVD (Mac)

            – cameras: Panasonic DVX-100B; robotic

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