Experience
Video Editor
Razorfish
Collaborate with creative directors and motion graphic designers to produce videos documenting case studies for company clients. Job necessitates assembling preexisting footage into a cohesive narrative structure.
Atlanta, GA
Jan 2011 - present
New Media Advertising Coordinator
Eats Restaurant
Created and produced a comprehensive marketing strategy for Eats Restaurant. Duties included creative directing, video seeding, media buying, and developing an online presence.
Atlanta, GA
May 2010 - present
Video Editor
Soar Advertising
Produced several campaign commercials for incumbent Cook County Board President, Todd Stroger. Duties included: organizing production team, working closely with pollsters to write copy, shooting/editing videos and managing budgets.
Chicago, IL
January 2010 - present
Video Production Instructor
After School Matters
Worked for a nonprofit organization serving low-income communities throughout Chicago instructing teens about video technologies. Duties included drafting new curriculum for program, classroom management, fixing equipment, and working closely with Chicago Public Schools to ensure success of program.
Chicago, IL
August 2009 - Jan 2010
New Media Director
Galloway Communications
Managed a new media production team, produced web content and television commercials for Dr. Victor Forys- a candidature for the House of Representatives in Chicago's 5th district.
Chicago, IL
Jan 2009 - March 2009
Video Content Producer
Touch and Go Records
Directed, shot and edited video content for label artists. Worked in the digital distribution department analyzing target audience, developing and producing multi-media content and maintaining social media presence.
Chicago, IL
Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
Camera Operator
Pitchfork Media Inc
Assisted in the creation of several original webisodes for Pitchfork.tv. Duties included organizing a production team and shooting web-video content.
Chicago, IL
Oct 2007 - Sept 2008
Editor
CCFC Advertising Agency
Edited a series of procedural informational web videos for the University of Chicago Medical Center.
March 2008
Chicago, IL
Assistant Video Engineer/ Account Executive
Bexel Broadcast Group
Served as assistant to chief video engineers; maintained and managed quality control of all broadcast equipment; configured remote video systems; worked closely with clients contracting their video needs.
Chicago, IL
2004 - 2008
Director/Production Manager
C3 Productions: Lollapalooza
Coordinated video production team and AV equipment for festival. Duties included video engineering, hiring labor, union negotiations, and directing live multi-camera broadcast of main stage performances.
Chicago, IL
2005 - 2007
Audio Visual Technician
Lakeshore Audio/Visual
Assembled and operated high-end audio/visual equipment for major corporate events; managed and maintained all equipment in video department
Chicago, IL
2003 - 2004
Video Production Manger
House of Blues
Coordinated and directed multi-camera live productions for Lakewood and Chastain Amphitheaters.
Atlanta, GA
1999 - 2003
Personal Professional Endeavors
Newmerica
A tightly knit, collaborative team of Georgia-born video-makers who strive to humor with
Atlanta, GA
1999 - present
Analog Monkey
My role in this small, Chicago-based video collective was to document and edit independent underground music performances and music videos to archive a culture that skirts traditional media coverage.
- Shot footage of high-profile bands including Throbbing Gristle, Deerhunter and Public Enemy
- Solicited for content by established web-video providers: Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Pandora and Heavy.com
Chicago, IL
2003 - 2009
- Shot, edited and produced a documentary film about Chicago baseball fans.
- Screened the documentary at the Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago.
- Deployed a comprehensive online marketing strategy.
- Produced a branded Web site, social media presence and traditional media kit.
- Secured coverage for the film in several mid-sized blogs.
Chicago, IL
2008- 1009
Multi-Media Creative Director
My Anxious Mouth Records
- Conceptualized and produced music videos/supporting content for internationally touring band, Gringo Star.
- Implemented online marketing strategies.
- Integrated existing 2D design aesthetic into interactive mediums.
- Music videos solicited for reproduction on established purveyors of Web video such as Pitchfork TV, Heavy.com and Lollapalooza.
June 2007 - present
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA | Film, Video & New Media
Chicago, IL
2009
Kennesaw, GA
1997-1999
Skills
Equipment
- Professional HD video cameras
- VTRs
- Lighting
- Microphones & audio devices
- Video switchers
- System configurations
- Digital SLR cameras
- Projection systems
Software
- Cross-platform proficiency (Windows/Mac)
- Final Cut Pro
- AVID
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe After Effects
- Logic
- Soundtrack Pro
- Pro Tools
- Cinema Tools
- DVD Studio Pro
- Compressor
- Sorenson squeeze
- Cleaner
- Microsoft Office
