Video Production Qualifications and Capabilities
- Multitalented, fast-learning media specialist with skilled writing, photographic, and computing knowledge
- Experience in studio and field video production, lighting, gripping, camera, and directing
- Experience using FinalCut Pro, Motion, After Effects, ProTools, Soundtrack Pro, Photoshop, Flash, HTML, CSS, Mac, and PC
Telecommunications Education
2004-2009
Indiana University | Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications
- Telecommunications GPA 3.6, Double Major in Japanese Language
Selected Production Courses, Concepts, and Projects
Spring 2009
Advanced Production Workshop: On The Verge
- Operated Canon XLH1 Cameras in 1080i HD
- Captured and edited multiple-camera scenes, and synced audio assets in FinalCut Pro
- Logged footage and assisted shoots as Continuity Supervisor
Fall 2008
Advanced Production Workshop: GameZombie.TV
- Produced web video content for 2-time Webby Award-winning GameZombie.TV videogame news site
- Studied advanced audio/video editing, viral marketing, and web 2.0 promotional techniques
- Operated lighting board and studio cameras for Button Mashers videogame news show
Fall 2008
Interactive Media Design
- Created a CSS styled website for multimedia class projects using Flash, Javascript, and HTML
- Evaluated usability and accessibility of websites through journaling
Summer 2008
Advanced Production Workshop: Japan Documentary
- Shot and edited a thirty minute documentary, Hoosier Translations, with a team of IU students
- Assisted team members with knowledge of Japanese language and culture
- Facilitated translation between team members and Japanese media students
Video Production Experience
Summer 2009
JustAnotherFilmCompany | London, England
Assistant Editor / PA
- Created music video and corporate content showreels in FinalCut Pro
- Researched films and developed a showreel to pitch EPK services to films in production
- Assisted pre-production and filming for 2020, a test shoot for a futuristic web-based TV series
March 2008 - Spring 2009
Radio Television Services WTIU | Bloomington, IN
Production Assistant
- Operates studio cameras for The Weekly Special local news program and The Friday Zone children's show
- Coordinated lighting equipment for IU Football coach press conferences
Summer 2008
Aloha Challenge | Waikiki, HI
Intern
- Won 2nd place in a competitive reality TV show
- Produced short films and multimedia blogs about Hawaiian and Japanese Culture
- Managed teams of Japanese and American high school language students of varying fluency
Awards and Achievements
2009
- Second Place, Multivisions, Graphics for Animation and Video
2008
- First Place, Multivisions, Entry Level Studio Production
2008
- Second Place, Aloha Challenge
