B.A. Radio / Television Production - University of Central Florida
Technical Certificate Digital Media: Video Production - Valencia Community College

Bio :
Offering six years of expertise in T.V. and film production, I am an award-winning videographer / editor based in Orlando, Florida.  I enjoys using my degree from the University of Central Florida every day by owning and operating a full-service video production company.  Shooting HD and DV formats as well as editing with Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Studio. I enjoys being involved in the creative process from concept to completion. I have traveled all over the world including France, and Switzerland doing what I love, shooting and editing video. In my free time my free time I love to fish, game, and hang out with friends.

Camera Skills:
Sony F335 XDCAM HD, Sony HDV Z1U, Sony DSR 390, Panasonic DVX100, Cannon XL1s

Editing Skills:
Linear and Non-Linear Editor
Mac OSX and PC platforms.
Avid Editing (Adrenaline, Newscutter, Xpress Pro HD, Media Composer), Adobe CS3 Production (Preimiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop),| Apple Final Cut Pro Studio, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Internet Explorer & more.

Technical Skills:
Highly-skilled in design, instating, and trouble-shooting HD and SD hardware. Can research and design complete facilities including multi-camera studio setups, flight - packs, HD edit bays, routers and switchers.

Personal Qualities:
Detail-orientated, customer service-oriented, expertise in advanced multimedia applications, innovative, advanced trouble shooting skills, conflict resolution skills, knowledge of professional broadcast formats.

• Engaged students in the learning process. By teaching production and post production including shooting, lighting, and sound recording.
• Utilized Sony HDV video equipment, Avid, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, and Ilife.

What's Up Orlando - Graphics / Composting / Editing Used as an example for the final project for The Advanced Digital Video and Sound Class.

June 08' - Present - Senior Editor / Shooter
VideoProof - Orlando, Florida

• Editor of video productions, VNRs and EPKs, for clients that include: Hunt Construction Group, KSC, and Disney Entrepreneur Center
• Researched and recommend the purchase of major hardware/software updates for facility, provided IT support.

Hunt Corrections Editor / Graphics

Midfield Terminal Editor

Lucas Oil Stadium Event Video Editor

Disney Entrepreneur Center Editor / Graphics

Dynotab - VNR Editor

August 07' - Present - Camera Operator / Field Photojournalist / Final Cut Studio Editor
WMFE Channel 24 - Orlando, Florida

• Served as camera operator for live to tape studio productions.
• Shot and edited HD feature packages for weekly program, The Arts Connection.
• Mixed and edited radio news packages for 90.7 FM

Seminal Arts HD Shooter / Editor

Normal Rockwell Editor

Dead Zone Editor

Holiday Shopping Editor

May 08' - Present - Owner / Operator
Florida Video Productions- Orlando, Florida

• Provide estimates for on-location productions and post production.
• Developed bids, budget and concepts for available contracts.
• Tracked and managed business finances throughout fiscal years.

Superfreak - Music Video Editor

Pi Beta Phi Recruitment Video Graphics / Editing

AAA Meeting Video Editor

September 08' - December 08' - Part-time Avid News Editor
WFTV Channel 9 - Orlando, Florida

• Edited relevant news video for assigned news events on tight deadlines, multiple times a day.
• Utilized Avid Newscutter, Media Manager, Pathfire, to edit VO's, VOSOTs, NatVOs, Cold Opens and VOSOT Packages
• Created mugs, fullscreens, and ingested P2 cards when needed.
• Received microwave, satellite, and fiber feeds using Avid Media Browse.

Cold Open Editor

Cold Open Editor

Cold Open Editor

Cold Open Editor

VO/SOT Anchor Package Editor

Topical Promo Editor

April 06' - May 08'- Director / Technical Director / Photojournalist / Avid Editor
Turnstile Publishing - Orlando, Florida

• Acted as director and technical director for live and taped shows.
• Shot and edited golf news videos for daily broadcast to the web.
• Designed, produced, and created commercials, graphics, and promos.

  Squeezed and posted video to the web.

Special Report: Kelly Tilghman Director / Editor

Webinare Promo Producer / Shooter / Graphics / Editing

Power of a thought Lead Camera / Editor

HP Boys Shooter / Editor

TPI Convention Coverage Shooter / Editor

AINtv Convention Coverage Segment Online - Editor / Photojournalist

January 07' - May 08' - Director
WNSC UCF Knightly News- Orlando, Florida

• Directed weekly newscast.
• Designed and created complete graphics package for newscast.

UCF Knightly News Director

December 06' - January 07' - Camera Operator / Editor
The UCF Channel - Orlando, Florida

• Ran camera on multi camera productions.
• Shot and edited weekly news update segments for the college of health and public affairs.

News Update Shooter / Editor

January 06' - January 07'- Club Vice President / Director / Technical Director / Photojournalist / Editor
National Broadcasting Society at UCF - Orlando, Florida

• Acted as director and technical director for live to tape monthly shows
• Organized and coordinated more then thirty plus members on multiple productions.

Knight Effect: Local Music Director / Technical Director

August 06' - May 07'- Member / Director / Technical Director
Campus Acuities Board Video Production Group at UCF - Orlando, Florida

• Worked on setup crew and acted as director / technical director for live to tape multi camera event shoots.

Diva Invasion Director / Technical Director

Miss UCF Director / Technical Director

May 05' - May 07 - Part-time Shooter / Editor
A Cut Above Productions- Orlando, Florida

• Operated camera and edited wedding and event videos.

September 04' - January 07' - Part-time Final Cut Studio Editor
Orange TV / Vision TV - Orlando, Florida

• Edited full length programs as well as promos and Nat Sound packages
• Served as floor director and and camera operator for live and live to tape shows in the studio and field .

Orange County Update Graphics Producer / Editor

State of the County Graphics Producer / Editor

Backstage Pass Segment Editor / Online Editor

January 03' - August 04'- Photojournalist / Editor
Freelance Production Work - Venice, Florida

• Created mini documentaries for orientation and for broadcast on internal tv station, VTV.
• Researched ,ordered, and installed 3 new cameras, switcher, monitors, audio mixer and VTR's in the control room at Venice High School.

Venice High School - Endless Possibilities Producer / Photojournalist / Editor

Venice High School Looking Back Producer / Writer / Editor

The Faces of Yarrow - MCC Documentary Spring 2004 Editor

January 02' - August 04'- Photojournalist / Editor
The Education Channel- Sarasota, Florida

• Edited full length programs as well as promos and nat Sound packages.
• Served as in-studio floor director and and camera operator for live to tape shows.

High School Idol Promo Producer / Writer / Editor

Art Show Package Photojournalist /Editor

Leadership:
3 Years YMCA Youth Counselor
1 Year Vice President of The National Broadcasting Society Chapter at UCF

Awards:
2008 Telly Award - WMFE Channel 24 - The Arts Connection
2007 Associated Press Award - UCF Best College News Cast 1st Place
2006 Telly Award - Orange TV / Vision TV - Livewire
2006 The Pegasus Awards - The National Broadcasting Society at UCF - Knight Effect Local Music
2006 The Videographer Awards - The National Broadcasting Society at UCF - Knight Effect Local Music
2005 Telly Award Orange TV / Vision TV - Behind the Indie Camera
2003 The Communicator Awards - The Education Channel - Game On

Training:
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro Advanced Editing Techniques
Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5
Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 2
Virtual Training Company (VTC.com) – Avid Xpress Pro HD
Virtual Training Company (VTC.com) – Final Cut Pro HD
Virtual Training Company (VTC.com) – Apple Motion
American Heart Association CPR / AED Certified - November 2006

Excellent references available upon request