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