Objective

To utilize my video/audio production skills, as well as my experience in graphic design in a stable, creative environment which offers room for advancement. I would also enjoy using my knowledge of multiple computer platforms in a support position within a production environment.

Work Experience

Video Editor

3/2008 - Present  City Lights Advertising

Edit video and create supporting animation for commercials in broadcast markets nationwide.

Freelance Video Editor/2D Motion Graphics Artist/3D Animator/Graphic Designer

10/2006 - Present  A Bear Inc.

Edit video and create motion graphics and 3D animation for projects (commercials and industrial films), graphic design and production of print projects.

Auditor/Installer/Technician

6/2007 - 3/2008  Tri-Tek Communications

Perform cable system audit and commercial installations for Comcast.

Installer/Technician

3/2005 - 6/2007  Excel Cable

Installation of cable television services primarily in apartment complexes.

Installer/Technician

5/2004 - 2/2005  Digital Satellite Installation

Installation of Dish Network and DirecTV satellite systems in commercial and residential buildings.

General Partner

9/2002 - 3/2004  Wiring Concepts

Responsibilities include management of all phases of cabling installation: scheduling, expediting, contract negotiations and assurance of compliance with current specifications, as well as management of and technical assistance for subcontractors.

Network Cabling Installer - Contract Labor

8/2002 - 9/2003  J&B Computer Services

Performed installation, termination and certification of Category 5e cabling for multiple State of Texas Manufactured Housing Office locations.

Installer/Field Supervisor

5/2002 - 8/2002  My Home Technologies

Responsibilities included pre-wiring and trim of new residential construction, installation of OnQ and Home Director systems, managing inventory of cable and cabling supplies, field supervisor of two 2 man crews.

Installer/Technician/Field Supervisor

9/2000 - 5/2002  Groupware International

Performed installations for Time Warner Communications' Roadrunner Broadband Internet Service, as well as traditional cable television installation. Responsibilities included physical installation of cable from tap to outlets, assisting other technicians with technical support issues, installation of category 5 network cable, routers, switches, hubs and ethernet cards for ethernet networks, and configuration of software and operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 9x/Millenium, and MacOS 7.5.3 through MacOSX. Assisted approximately 60 technicians with technical support issues; Field Supervisor and direct installation support of 10 technicians, responsible for quality control of installations.

2D and 3D Animator/Video Editor/Cameraman/Grip

8/1999 - 8/2000  RW Productions

Create supporting animations for video projects, edit projects, shoot video footage on Betacam SP, grip on additional video/film shoots.

Graphic Artist

11/1998 - 7/1999  Deloitte & Touche

Create printed proposals to support Deloitte & Touche employees, graphic design, typesetting, and logo re-creation. Creation of video presentations for use as promotional materials.

Video Editor/2D Motion Graphics Artist/Graphic Designer

10/1997 - 11/1998  Bill Bosse & Associates

Edit video and create motion graphics for projects (commercials and industrial films), dub and ship finished spots, graphic design and production of print projects, create and maintain web sites for clients, and coordinate programming requirements with programmers.

Tape Operator

5/1997 - 9/1997  Bill Young Productions

Dub finished spots, quality control, setup of video equipment, light cuts-only editing, shipping, assist Audio Producers with viewing of source footage over video conference lines.  Formats included Digital Betacam, D5, D2, Betacam SP, 1", ¾", VHS, and 8mm.

Education

8/1996  The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX

Certification

Supplementary Course - July to August 1996 Video Special Effects Course

12/1992  The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX

Associate Degree

Honors Graduate - Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Music and Video Business