Experienced video and audio production specialist with a demonstrated history of working with multi-camera streaming productions, digitizing analog assets, and editing multi-media. Stays ahead of the curve, by constantly researching and testing new video and audio technologies and methodologies as they arise.
Owner – Modern Video Services, Ventura, CA
May 2014 – Present
Meet and consult with customers regarding what type of media support they need. Manage Video Tape Transferring, Image Scanning, Digital Media Asset acquiring, and Audio Recording departments. Troubleshoot and research new procedures and programs to expedite company work flows. Clean up audio cassette recordings and live event multichannel productions using Adobe Audition. Retouch and batch process photos using Adobe Photoshop. Multi-camera editing of events and interviews using Adobe Premiere. Live multi-camera switching for live events and interviews using SlingStudio. Podcast audio mixing and editing.
Video Editor – DVD Your Memories, Culver City, CA
April 2011 – May 2014
Produced testimonials, video slideshows, and tributes for customers on a daily basis. Digitize customer photographs, transferred new media footage, and directed voice over recordings. Create programming code and new processes to streamline the production process.
Web Developer – Freelance, Los Angeles, CA
December 2008 – May 2011
Created digital media assets for client websites utilizing Sound Forge, Photoshop, Flash, and Final Cut Pro. Integrated functionality for client web pages using JavaScript, WordPress, and PHP.
Lead Training Videographer – Ahern, Las Vegas, NV
May 2005 – December 2008
Established video production standards for new training department. Produced and managed media assets for online training courses. Directed audio and visual equipment installation and operation for video conference and training classes. Developed internal online video review tracking system. Produced company’s first live multi-camera training courses.
Producer – Santa Barbara Channels, Santa Barbara, CA
April 2004 – May 2005
Pioneered new position’s production standard and project asset storage management. Originated content using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop. Won a W.A.V.E. Award for a documentary I produced. Initiated recording direct to hard drive using Sony Vegas Video and a laptop.
Production Coordinator – Adelphia Productions, Oxnard, CA
January 2003 – April 2004
Trained co-workers in new Final Cut Pro system. Designed new motion graphic intros for local sports shows. Produced local commercials for clients. Setup and operate multi-camera productions in studio and for local sporting events.
ENG Videographer / Video Editor – KEYT, Santa Barbara, CA
February 1998 – January 2003
Spearheaded digital satellite truck management and live production. Instigated using Avid Media Composer to edit news packages on a regular basis. Bridged news and commercial production departments as an editor and videographer for both departments.
1997 B.A.S. in Electronics Engineering
ITT Technical Institute, Anaheim, CA
2010 A.A. in Web Design
ITT Technical Institute, Online Courses
Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, DVD Architect, Vegas Video Pro, Sound Forge, WordPress, FileZilla FTP, Dropbox, Seriously Simple Podcasting (WordPress plugin), SlingStudio Multi-camera switcher