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Profile

Experienced graphic and web designer, technical problem-solver and small team leader. Skilled video, audio producer and editor. Passionate social media evangelist seeking to engage the community in the online conversation.

Proficiency

Excellent XHTML and CSS, can navigate basic JavaScript and PHP. Can quickly learn new technologies. Adobe CS3, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, Eclipse, Subversion, MS Office, Mac, Windows, and basic Unix.

Education

Oregon State University December 2008 Bachelor of Science, New Media Communication

Learned media production theory and practical skills with a focus on story-telling and online social media. Projects included scripting, video pre- and post-production, 3D design and animation, TV studio production, audio recording and editing, web design, and writing.

Work Experience

Strands Labs, Inc. April 2008 - November 2008 Community Manager

Responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies aimed at the web developer community; designing web graphics, user interface, CSS, and XHTML for standards-based web sites; communicating with potential clients; creating social media applications, branding and identity; and analyzing web metrics.


KBVR-TV, Oregon State University January 2008 - June 2008 Video Editor

Filmed and edited NTSC-quality video for broadcast and cable television using non-linear editing systems.


Oregon State University December 2007 - June 2008 Teaching Assistant

Taught and evaluated student proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 2007 and Adobe Photoshop for Computer Science 101 recitation.


Bashful Bob's Windows & Doors September 2006 - October 2007 Web & Graphic Design / Carpenter / Van Driver

Transported, delivered and installed windows and doors. Designed graphics, CSS and HTML for company website.


Real Life Ministries June 2003 - August 2005 Creative Director / Outreach Team Leader

Designed promotional and informational materials for print and web. Set up, maintained and operated audio/visual equipment for meetings, concerts and special events. Organized and led three international outreaches to six cities in Brazil and one outreach to Uganda, East Africa.

Other Experience

Film Production April 2007 - present "The Missing Pawn" - 48-hr Film Festival (Summer, 2008)

Key Grip - Responsible for lighting design, and setting up lighting, camera, and audio equipment.

"Trading Rooms - OSU Edition" - Television Special (Spring, 2008)

Camera and Editor - Responsible for lighting design, and setting up lighting, camera, and audio equipment.

"Simple Connections" - Feature Film (Summer, 2007)

Sound Production Mixer - Responsible for audio recording on film set.

"From Kilimanjaro With Love" - Feature Film (Spring 2007)

Key Grip - Responsible for setting up lighting, camera, and audio equipment.

Diakonos Ministries, Inc. August 2003 - Present Founder / Corporate Vice President

Established and operated a non-profit Christian fraternity at Oregon State University.

References

Dr. Rick Hangartner - Chief Scientist Strands Labs, Inc

www.strands.com


Ann Robinson - Assistant Director, Student Media Oregon State University

www.oregonstate.edu


Jeff Hale - Assistant Dean, College of Liberal Arts Oregon State University

www.oregonstate.edu


Linda O'Hara - Instructor, Computer Science Oregon State University

www.oregonstate.edu


Jim Hamilton - General Manager Bashful Bob's Mfg.

www.bashfulbobs.com


Curt Duever - Administrative Pastor Real Life Ministries / Calvary Chapel

www.calvarycorvallis.org


Chris Miller - Directory of Photography Mastermind Video Productions

www.mastermindvideo.com

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