TV & Film Producer / Technical Specialist
| Industry Focus: | Media & Communication, Information Technology | Experience: | 15 – 20 Years | |
| Education Level: | Some College | Security Clearance: | None | |
Professional Summary
Analytical, self-motivated, including the ability to lead and direct a team. I contribute a great deal of expertise to each and every project under my direction. Interested in being involved with all technical, media, and creative type projects. Strong desire to work with industry leaders and professionals who will allow me to expand and improve my talents.
Experience
VIDEO PRODUCER - VISUALCREATIONS.COM - Producing Video Projects for professional clients, musicians and artists since 1989 - HD Camera Operator, Editor (linear / non-linear), Graphic Tech (CGI - 3D Titling).
FILM PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BEVERLY HILLS, CA. WestBridgeEntertainment.com - Producing and Investing in Independent Films.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Tier 1 & 2 - Boise, ID. 2 yrs. TreetopTechnologies.com
Provided International application support for 500+ software applications in a corporate environment on site at Hewlett Packard in Boise, Idaho.
TECHNICAL WRITER / SOFTWARE TESTER / SOFTWARE SUPPORT - MINDEN, NV. 1 yr. HOMESEEKERS.COM Creation of help files for the Realty 2000 software, testing the software and providing customer support for the product. Responsible for logging all program errors, providing suggestions for improvements to the software, and training all new employees to use and support software. Performed all quality control (QC) and functionality analysis for software and corporate websites.
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN / SOFTWARE TRAINING / COMPUTER REPAIR - MINDEN, NV. 2 yrs. COMP-U-GEEK.COM Entrepreneur doing in-home computer training, diagnostics, basic website design, and maintenance. Specialized in supporting Windows 95/NT and networking support. Providing computer instruction and system repair to over 100 clients.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER - GARDNERVILLE, NV. 1 yr. NANOSECOND.COM
Technical support for dial-up customers. Configured TCP/IP settings, Dial-Up Networking, Modem settings. Trained all new employees on providing Internet, e-mail and dial-up support. Maintained a current customer help desk database and detailed call log records.
SEGMENT PRODUCER / SENIOR CAMERA OPERATOR - SAN DIEGO, CA. 2 yrs. THETCHANNEL.COM Produced the "Outdoor Lifestyle" segment and acted as senior camera operator for the network pilot. Creative skills and ability to work in a team environment allowed the production of quality segments. Experience with professional video cameras and editing equipment.
MARKETING ASSISTANT & INTERNET TECH - SAN DIEGO, CA. 1-½ yrs. INTERNET SERVICES - NETSV.COM Liaison with sales staff promoting company development through promotions and marketing. Assisted company owners in developing a marketing strategy, design of corporate website, and implementation of the local San Diego portal.
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR - SAN DIEGO, CA 1 yr. SONY ELECTRONICS - SONY.COM Inspected computer monitors and circuit boards in a production environment. Keeper of detailed records, generated reports for all safety related problems and/or design flaws detected in the manufacturing process of 15" to 21" computer monitors and their internal components.
VIDEO PRODUCER - LODI, CALIFORNIA 2 yrs. KING VIDEOCABLE CO. Produced local origination programming, commercial insertion editing, 3/4" broadcast, BetaSP Playback operator, "ChannelMatic" operator, three camera mobile truck technical director. Maintained multiple videotape libraries. Extensive knowledge of broadcast quality video equipment as follows;
For-A Video Switchers - Time Base Correctors - 3-Chip BetacamSP Cameras
Sony/Mackie Audio Mixers - Chyron Character Generators - Computer Based Editing Systems
3/4" 1/2" BetaSP Editing VTRs - Waveform Monitors - Vectorscopes - Camera Control Units
Internships
CAMERA OPERATOR - SACRAMENTO, CA. 2 yrs. ATV PRODUCTIONS Camera operator, lighting and audio technician, assistant editor. Responsible for the setup of commercial productions, display management, lighting environments, and presentation of products in addition to setup of 3-D rendering stations used to create visual effects for promotional presentations.
GRAPHICS ASSISTANT - SACRAMENTO, CA. 1 yr. DOUBLE VISION PRODUCTIONS Computer Graphics Assistant. Assisted in manipulation of multiple digital video imaging systems. In addition, involved in all aspects of studio production. Performed setup of still photography studio, and production process of several claymation and animated segments.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - SACRAMENTO, CA. 1 yr. KRBK CHANNEL 31 Technical Director for a locally produced television show. "SPECTRUM" which was a community-oriented talk show. Involved in both studio and location shooting projects.
GRAPHIC TECHNICIAN - SACRAMENTO, CA. 2 yrs. KXTV CHANNEL 10 Computer Graphic Technician. Managed image retrieval department in support of news broadcast. Coordinated with arts and graphics department to create studio productions, and model design for creation of high-resolution color television graphics.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - SACRAMENTO, CA. 2 yr. KCRA CHANNEL 3 Production Assistant for MAC III Productions of Hollywood. Prescreened potential guest. Captured headshots for company files including brief background and highlight information about guests. Maintained guest database and finalized reports for presentation to production staff.
Education
NATIONAL BROADCASTING SCHOOL - SACRAMENTO, CA 1989
TV/VIDEO Production - Honor Roll Student
CONSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE - SACRAMENTO, CA 1990-92
Certificate in TV Graphics and Multiple Camera Studio Production.
SACRAMENTO CABLE ACCESS - SACRAMENTO, CA 1990-92
Certified Videotape Editing Technician.
Technical Skills - Office Information Systems, Multi-line Communication, Fax Machines, Computers, MAC/PC
Computer Skills - Windows 3.11/9x/ME/NT/2K/XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Sony Vegas, Internet navigation software, social media, software testing, technical writing, computer diagnostics and technical support. Ive also managed a technical support staff in addition to developing proper support procedures and employee training. Im proficient in using diagnostic software and performing hardware upgrades.
Audio/Video - Equipment setup, troubleshooting, lighting, special effects, multiple camera technical directing, equipment coordination, videotape editing, floor directing, producing, writing scripts, developing program ideas, coaching performers and directing talent in the studio.
Personal
I share my ideas and make decisions that will benefit my team and as well as myself. I take pride in all my work and try to bring an enthusiastic and motivational attitude to the team. I am very dependable, honest, and meticulous. Also enjoy helping people develop technical and creative skills.
