Objective:

T find employment, that satisfies both the Artist / Creative Analyst / Problem Solver in me, in a Multimedia / Vide / Web Design / Animation career that is challenging and engaging.

Work History:

CONFIDENTAIL

Freelance / Contract Work:

• provide Web Design, Development, Administration and Maintenance services, as well as Vide Editing, Motion Graphics Design and Multimedia / Interactive Design and Development per client requirements.
• My own equipment uses Final Cut Studi on a Powerbook Pr with an external Vide Raid Network. For editing / graphics performed on client provided equipment, configurations vary. Motion Graphics including 3D Graphics, Web and Interactive Graphics and Web designed, built and animated using Adobe Creative Suite and other Professional tools.

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Genworth Financial: Genworth Global Media Communications, Julie Quarles, 804.289.3721. This position was as needed.

• provide Vide Editing, Motion Graphics and Multimedia support for lead Editor and Designer. als occasionally provide U Design for Flash, Web Design and/or Programming, CMS installation and configuration for vide and graphics applications as needed.
• All work completed on AVID Media Composer Adrenaline Systems PC - based running on an ISIS-5000 Storage Network formerly Unity, Motion Graphics, Web and Multimedia designed, built and animated in Adobe Creative Suite.

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CONFIDENTAILContractor t Employee Part Time P14 Vide Editor t Multimedia Specialist: Multimedia Designer / Vide Editor / Motion Graphics / Web Designer. This position was part time P-14.

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• provided Vide Editing and Motion Graphics Design, as well as Web / Multimedia / Interactive U / UX Design for Training, Recruiting and Marketing, serving VJIP client companies located in and/or locating in or expanding in Virginia, for a wide variety of industries. als assisted with Project Management tasks and occasionally Managed Projects with minimal supervision. managed VJIP's Postproduction workflows and managed their transition from SD t HD video, updating processes t accommodate new technologies and vide codecs when necessary.
• Editing and graphics work: began with Mac Avids and migrated t Final Cut in 2005 with Adobe Creative Suite. Used a wide variety of sound and graphics animation programs, including 3D work in After Effects, 3D Studi Max, Blender and Swift 3D.

CONFIDENTAIL

• This position was part time and worked concurrent with my part time at the VA Dept. of Business Assistance and on occasion as a contractor with Genworth. provided Web Design, Development, Administration and Maintenance services, as well as Vide Editing and Motion Graphics Design t a number of medium t small private businesses, turnkey and a la carte. managed all facets of metal's administration and completed the majority of metal's client work myself. For certain projects requiring more intense programming, generally sought, found and hired subcontractors t complete these project pieces. It was my sole responsibility t communicate specs, provide feedback and manage all levels of the subcontractors' work t ensure client expectations were always met or exceeded.
• Skills learned running my own part time business enabled me t fully develop many of the Project Management skills began exploring with the VDBA and enhanced my understanding of the agency's business clients' needs.

CONFIDENTAIL

• As an E-4, was an Air Transportation Specialist in the Confidential. In this position, acquired a variety of strong foundation skills: motivation, self-direction, organization, computer literacy, network maintenance, grave shift supervision and management skills. spent several months managing the Fleet Services Dispatch Desk with minimal supervision or errors while my arm was in a cast. had a high proficiency for learning mechanical and technological tasks, maintained licenses on all flight line vehicles, tug t passenger bus t pallet loader, with a spotless safety record and n accidents.
• My last year at the Aerial Port, volunteered t work outside my MOS in the Aerial Port's Computer Room. This was my very first job working with computers, where quickly learned that had an aptitude for working with technology and included troubleshooting, managing and maintenance duties.
• Early in this assignment, mostly assisted the System Operators during the Port's massive migration t Sun OS Operating Systems and all supporting equipment Servers, Backup Automation, All work stations throughout the Port, boarding pass printers, etc. .
• Upon completion of this work, was kept there and eventually trusted enough t be placed as a temporary supervisor of the grave shift for a few months before my tour of duty ended. earned several ribbons in the Air Force including the National Defense ribbon for the first Gulf War and 2 Medals for honorable service DD-214 available upon request .

Executive Summary

• am Vide Editor / Motion Graphics Animator / Multimedia Designer with 12 years of total experience working with a variety of Media Types: Video, Flash, Director and other Interactive Applications for a diverse array of distribution formats: Web, Intranet, Broadcast, DVD, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, Big Screen Presentations, Multiscreen Presentations, Touchscreens, etc. posses advanced competencies in: High-end, Vide Editing and Motion Graphics Design Website Design, Development and Maintenance Interactive Design / Development as well as close t a decade of Training Multimedia Support developing Multimedia / Interactive Assets for VJIP program clients of all sizes, industries and training requirements across the state of Virginia. have additional competencies in: Multi-User / Multi-Computer / Post Production Studi Management Studi Asset Management some ongoing Brand Management and add t this interesting mix some core Project Management skills, Print Design, Business Ownership / Operations, Shift Supervision / Employee Management, Government Experience and Communications AND, am a Decorated Military Veteran of the First Gulf War Rhein Main Airbase, 362nd Aerial Port Squadron, DD-214 available on request .
• Please read Detail below for more information on most of my core competencies. If you d not see one that you require, please ask. Chances are that probably d have it.

Experience Detail

• Lead Vide Editor and Motion Graphics / Multimedia Designer:
• Handle video, audi and animation throughout the postproduction process: editing vide and audio, designing animating motion graphics, rendering, compositing and finishing work for a number of high priority / high profile clients for the Virginia Jobs Investment Program VJIP, a program within the Virginia Dept. of Business Assistance VDBA .
• Some of VJIP's high profile clients included: Confidential of America, Merck, Hershey, DuPont, Rolls Royce, Advanced Auto, AT T, Harris Publishing, Boehringer Ingelheim, The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Mead Westvaco, etc.
• Government Communications: In addition t VJIP clients, we regularly handled a variety of direct, public announcements and communications for the VDBA and some communications from the VDBA's Director, Peter Su, the Small Business Administration's Small Business Awards annual ceremony, the Cardinal Awards annual ceremony and on occasion even for the Governor. edited and designed the motion graphics for a public service announcement featuring the former Governor, Tim Kaine, broadcast for the Dept. of Labor and Industry.
• Designed and built multimedia projects that would blend with the clients' current visual identities and branding standards, creating unique works that added value, communicated dynamically and fulfilled client requirements.
• Completed all necessary postproduction tasks handling work from storyboard t final client delivery.
• Assisted with Project Management tasks, as well as managing a few projects of my own with minimal supervision.
• Translated complex business training concepts int Visual Communications and Graphics. managed all of VJIP's postproduction workflows, file handling, processing and backup procedures:
• Analyzed, managed and reworked most of VJIP's existing postproduction work flows t enable better efficiency, consistency and quality of all final files, discs and tapes delivered t the client.
• Organized, developed and implemented a new tape / vide assets library for VJIP's Multimedia office and online catalog that accommodated new media formats, improved search efficiencies and reduced the loss of project masters, source vide and other multimedia assets.
• Researched, developed and implemented new workflows t accommodate new technologies, codecs and web / multimedia trends t ensure VJIP's ability t deliver relevant and useful products t their clients in a small t medium sized multi-computer / multi-user mac-based environment.
• Developed and implemented optimized conversion / compression settings and presets for all video, animation, sound, interactive and/or web formats.
• Maintained ongoing communication of evolving changes and processes with all VJIP Multimedia Project Managers, Designers, Editors and Assistants, etc.
• Managed VJIP's transition from SD t HD video, including necessary updates t project workflows, accommodating an all digital process, new vide codecs as well as research and recommendations for necessary equipment upgrades.
• Additional Vide Editing / Motion Graphics Experience:

Genworth Financial, Relevant Vide Editing and Motion Graphics Support Experience:

Producer Support / Assistance:

• Script / Storyboard Rewrites
• Facilitate Client Communication, Updates and Approvals
• Research, Consultation and Recommendation of relevant Multimedia Solutions and Technologies
• Research, Communicate and Select Stock Library Assets
• And when needed B-Roll, Scene and Footage Recommendation / Selection.

Graphics Support / Assistance:

• Design, Build and Animate graphics for Lead Designer's approval
• Cover Multimedia Graphics support while Lead Designer is on leave.
• Editing Support / Assistance:
• Edit Video, Voice Overs and Music for Lead Editor's approval, and/or when necessary in preparation for professional Audi Outsourcing.
• Cover Vide Editing support while Lead Editor is on leave.
• Professional Development: when Genworth upgraded t Media Composer 6 last year, was invited t attend their in-house training on Media Composer 6 / ISIS Storage Network Management. metal multimedia: Owner / Operator Vide Production Editing, Motion Graphics Design as well as Multimedia Design Development:
• Videography: most often direct outsourced videographers. However, depending on the budget and scale, have als shot my fair share Sony XDCAM, Rental .
• Handle video, audi and animation throughout the postproduction process: editing vide and audio, designing animating motion graphics, rendering, compositing and finishing work for a number of independent clients mostly multimedia and web clients.
• Designed and built multimedia t blend with the clients' current visual identities, compliment ongoing marketing efforts and obey clients' branding standards. Create custom designs and templates that added value, communicate efficiently and fulfilled client needs and specifications.
• Possessed and further developed all necessary postproduction technical skills t complete work from storyboard t final client delivery.
• Developed project management skills on a variety of sol projects, managing outsourced talent and contractors for turnkey vide and web projects.
• Sound Design: am a Classically Trained, Symphonic Oboist.
• Use professional sound booth and recording equipment, mixers, microphones, etc. t Record, Edit and Convert Voice Overs, Narrations and Foley tracks for use in vide projects.
• Illustration Drawing / Painting Skills: am a classically trained artist with examples of Illustration, Painting, Charcoal, Live Figure Drawing, etc. in my Private Online Portfolio. can hand draw / illustrate my own storyboards and thumbnail sketches if necessary. can als draw graphical elements for more unique / organic interface look.
• Writing and Communication:
• Written, edited and supported script development and process development for a variety of video, multimedia and interactive projects.
• Edited the layout and text of multiple websites t improve graphical user interface and content clarity of new client sites, site redesigns and reorganization / restructure of existing sites.
• Documentation and process improvement throughout all of my video, web and interactive development experience using wire frames and prototyping tools t communicate and collaborate on Graphics, Animation, User Interface and key Interactions with Development Team. understand and apply the key concepts behind web content / navigational structures and visual design organization, color coordination and priority based page layouts for the web, motion graphics layout for video, training and interactive purposes.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully, via verbal and email / written methods across a variety of clients: from tech savvy t non-technical high-profile corporate managers t manufacturers and technicians, using communication strategies that best suit the client with added sensitivity t their own level of technological expertise and comfort with highly technical subject matter.
• Project Management for Video, Web and Multimedia:
• Generally assist the Project Managers and Producers with a variety of responsibilities and duties: interacting with clients, project planning / production, technical consultation and reporting as well as the gathering and organization of project related information, data and visual assets.
• Gather and analyze requirements and work with stakeholders and a variety of technical and nontechnical groups t translate business and technical information for better comprehension and t facilitate the overall process.
• Communicate site and/or application Design / Development, U and UX, using wireframe and prototyping applications.
• Develop more efficient, consistent and functional project workflows for all VJIP Multimedia projects: editing and animation processes approvals final file conversions and delivery project backup and storage as well as accommodating new technologies, codecs and platforms as needed.
• Managed VJIP's Postproduction transition from Standard Definition, analog, tape based vide format t High Definition, fully digital workflows and backup strategies.

For metal multimedia clients:

• Gather and analyze requirements and project scope with stakeholders t facilitate communication and understanding between business and technical personnel.
• Research, write and edit all web copy and/or scripts web, interactive, video, etc. according t clients' specifications.
• Gather and Organize project related information, data and visual assets for more efficient project work and final file delivery.
• Web Editorial, Production and Management:
• Designed, developed, administered, customized, configured, built, tested and migrated web sites for static html, DW template-based and CMS-based dynamic websites, Web Portals and Ecommerce Shopping Carts and CMS-based User Managed Subscription Community Sites.
• Worked as the technical lead on all client web sites for clients of the VA Jobs Investment Program VJIP, a department within the VA Dept. of Business Assistance VDBA .
• Technical lead on the VDBA's own site and associated Portals, planning for tw phases: Phase 1 included a whole site redesign / reorganization t a cleaner, less cluttered look with a more logical navigational structure Phase 2 covered the proposed migration from a mostly static, html-based site t a more dynamic, easier-to-update Content Management System CMS . managed the redesign through t the completion of Phase 1 and most of the planning for Phase 2 in late 2010 when the site was handed off t a newly hired Web Manager. d not believe that they have yet finished Phase 2.
• Working with VDBA Project Managers and the agency Director, managed the integration of content that was previously spread out over 3 or 4 sites int the VDBA's new site structure.
• Working with VJIP's clients, created, edited and developed content for a number of the client sites and/or helped edit and proof content from Project Managers t ensure SE compatibility.
• Use of Wire Frame and Prototyping tools t Design Intuitive / Usable Website User Interfaces U that employ clear, functional navigation and interactions UX .
• Build websites based on approved designs and structures / interaction models.
• Facilitated client changes and approval processes and ensured the visual and technical quality of all final files delivered t clients.
• Ensured web sites met all WC3 and 501 compliance standards and testing site compatibility for all common browsers, including mobile platforms.
• Created efficient systems for project backup and hand off t the client and/or their chosen technical contact.
• Photograph necessary products, facilities and when necessary client managers and executives as needed for metal multimedia clients' sites.
• For metal multimedia clients:
• Handle a variety of client communication and documentation needs throughout the Planning, Production, Design, Build, Approval, Testing and Deployment stages.
• Edit and develop content for all client sites, ensuring SE compatibility and 503c Compliance.
• Marketing / SEO:
• Ensure all web sites, their associated content, technical development and configuration employ optimal SE methods and tactics effectively t reinforce, optimize and/or improve site's SE relevance, value and ranking
• Develop new SE strategies when necessary and facilitate implementation.
• Common methods:
• Keyword Usage: develop relevant keywords and add generously throughout site for optimal keyword reinforcement
• SE Friendly URLs: properly configure and use relevant, keyword-supported urls throughout the site t ensure best SE performance and rank.
• Taxonomies: Configure built-in and custom taxonomies t maximize site's indexed relevance, value and rank. robots.txt Configuration: configure file t properly manage Bot access, redirect moved urls, optimize site indexing, etc.
• Inbound Links: Solicit, entice and/or incentivize inbound linking and/or link exchanges
• Web Marketing Events: Hold free web events, webinars, chats, host popular speakers, and/or offer coupons, games, contests, etc. that often attract new visitors and advertisers and invite broader site interest naturally. This is an organic way t improve SEO.
• Brand Management:
• Ensured the consistency and compliance of site designs for all VJIP clients with the client's existing brand requirements.
• Ensured brand consistency and compliance for the VDBA's own web site during redesign / reorganization efforts.
• Ensured the consistency and compliance of site designs for all metal multimedia clients with the client's existing brand requirements.
• Als Design Print collateral, web banners and other companion graphics as a value added service for multimedia clients and t ensure consistency and complete brand packages when requested.
• Advertising and General Business Consulting
• Worked with agency Project Managers t optimize the VDBA's new site for optimal communication of special events and available services, etc.
• Worked t improve prominence and positioning of a particularly important initiative supported by both the former and current Governors the highly praised Business One Stop.
• Help independent metal multimedia clients optimize web branding and site communications.
• Develop communication strategies for independent metal multimedia client sites that display important messages prominently for content and effect.

Technical Skills

• Video: AVID Media Composer PC, Unity ISIS network, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studi Pro, Compressor, Adobe Media Encoder, Sorenson, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Encore additional past experience with Avid Xpress Mac and PC, Media100 and Sony Vegas.
• Vide Formats: HD Vide AVCHD mostly, SD Vide DVCAM DVC Pr, MiniDV, BetaSP, Beta, DIgiBeta, Inch Tape, VHS Tape and some Film Splicing.
• Avid MC6 / ISIS Training When Genworth upgraded t MC6 last year, they generously invited me t attend some of the training classes covering Media Composer, ISIS, Interplay as well as some added file formats, etc.
• Genworth's System: Media Composer 6, PC, Avid, Unity / ISIS storage networks, Non-Linear Vide Editing Systems NLEs and some Hardware setup, Management and Configuration for Avid Systems.
• Animation: After Effects, Flash, Motion, Livetype and Blender 3D additional past experience with Soft Image, Maya, Studi Max 3D and Pixels3D Studio.
• 3D Programs S Blender, 3D StudioMax, Pixels 3D and some Maya. My initial training was in SoftImage at VCU.
• Interactive Media: DVD Studi Pro, Flash and Director MX 2004
• Web Dreamweaver, Flash, BBEdit, CSS, XHTML, XML, XLS, Actionscript 2.0 and Actionscript 3.0 and some JavaScript, jQuery, PHP and MySQL work with a familiarity designing for a wide variety of platforms and applications.
• Content Management Systems CMS am proficient in the Installation, Development, Configuration, Administration, Testing, Deployment, as well as the Designing and Building Custom CMS Templates for most of the common Open Source CMS platforms, such as Mambo, Joomla, Drupal, etc. typically on Linux Apache servers but have als installed on Windows Apache as well.
• Enterprise Management Systems EMS: My Enterprise Management Systems' and/or Enterprise Content Management Systems' experience is mostly Content Management, Updates, and/or Creation, and some light Maintenance for established EMS / ECMS websites.
• Enterprise Resource Planning ERP: Familiarity with xTuple.
• Graphics Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat additional past experience with Freehand and ImageReady.
• Sound Soundtrack, Garage Band and Audacity additional past experience with SoundEdit and ProTools.
• Wire Frame / Mockup / Prototyping iPlotz, Mockingbird similar t Azure and other Wire Frame / Prototyping utilities
• Studi Management: small t medium sized studi management in multiuser / multicomputer environments Final Cut Pr Avid.
• AND Adaptable, Flexible and Adept at Crisis Management Always Thanks t a Diversity of Freelance / Contract positions throughout my career, stayed flexible and learned t adapt t a wide variety of Nonlinear Editing Systems, Configurations, Platforms and keep my cool when technical issues threaten the work. Consequently, can pretty much work on just about anything even A/B Roll on Inch Tape