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High end award winning audio-visual FAA certified media production specialist and educator with experience in dramatic, documentary, industrial, commercial and animated digital video as well as photography under studio and candid conditions working with a variety of clients under strict deadlines and a range of budgets, with strong people and organizational skills.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Husson University, New England School of Communication
Adjunct Professor
Bangor, ME
2024-Present
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Guide students through introductory basics of Adobe After Effects through lecture/labs/assignments
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Structure lesson plans that build varied understanding of motion graphic and video composition
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Assist students in building animated graphics that can be practically applied as portfolio pieces
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Build creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
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Foster self confidence while working as a supportive team
University of Maine, Division of Marketing & Communications
Media Production Specialist
Orono, ME
2012-Present
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Media acquisition for documentary/scripted University promotional/informational materials
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Conceptualize/Script/Storyboard promotional videos for social media and broadcast outlets
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Collaborate across departments creating media content that supports print and digital marketing
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Produce and direct video interviews under studio and/or location conditions
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Edit/grade video content for presentation over multiple formats and styles
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Photograph individual/group studio/environmental portraits, illustrations, event and promotional stills
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Manage a photo/video studio; equipment and techniques
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Maintain a working knowledge of current cutting edge technologies and best practices
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Maintain department photo/video database/archive
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FAA Commercially Certified Drone Pilot
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Develop and conduct photo/video instructional workshops for university staff and students
University of Maine, Communications & Journalism School
CMJ 351 "Audio/Video Production" Instructor
Orono, ME
2021, Spring
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Create and implement lessons in the basics elements of photo/video/audio acquisition
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Facilitate interview scenarios: Lighting, on-camera subject orientations and questioning
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Facilitate and supervise field recordings for class documentary project
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Tutorial in DaVinci Resolve software; importing, editing, mixing, color grading and output.
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Teach and guide video post production; editing, mixing, color grading and output.
University of Maine, EPSCoR
Media Production Specialist
Orono, ME
2010-2012
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Video documented EPSCoR related events and workshops
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Organized and conducted video interviews
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Edited video segments and prepared them for public presentation
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Liaison with Maine Public Broadcasting Network and the Maine EPSCoR produced episodic series, Sustainable Maine as well as creating supplementary podcasts for online streaming.
University of Maine, Cooperative Extension
Freelance: Video Director
Orono, ME
2010-2012
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Manage video/audio/lighting for filming for online web series, Experts on Demand.
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Edit and create title graphics
University of Maine, School of Performing Arts
Marketing Manager
Orono, ME
2009-2012
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Designing/producing all promotional/informative materials such as posters, brochures, programs, print advertising, newsletters, photo stills, video, and online content
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Maintain and update SPA website
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Coordinate promotions with local radio, television and print publications
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Establish/maintain healthy communication with all divisions of the school and campus departments
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Organize and execute the dissemination of all SPA promotional materials
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Write for press release copy and online SPA Facebook/Twitter postings
University of Maine, EPSCoR
Freelance: Videographer/Editor
Orono, ME
2010
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Video documented EPSCoR related events and workshops
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Organized and conducted video interviews
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Edited video segments and prepared them for public presentation
University of Maine, Division of Marketing & Communications
Freelance: Videographer/Photographer
Orono, ME
2008-2012
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Video record or photograph various university events such as lectures, inductions, memorials, fundraisers, award ceremonies and performances
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Edit and create title graphics for video segments
HBO, Disney, NBC
Production Assistant
New York, NY
2004-2007
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Assisting in a variety of capacities with all departments on commercial/industrial film and television productions; Camera crew, Sound crew, talent management, location security, prop procurement/construction, etc.
SKILLS
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Videographer
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Photographer
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Director (stage/screen)
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Actor
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Graphic/Layout Design
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Audio Design
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Screenwriter
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Drone Pilot (FAA Certified)
SOFTWARE
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Premiere Pro
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AfterEffects
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Photoshop
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Bridge
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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Final Cut Pro
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DaVinci Resolve