Multi-disciplined multimedia artist, entertainment professional, and experienced manager
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Director - OBS Operator
Caffeine.TV
May 2021 to Present
Caffeine.TV
May 2021 to Present
GENERAL DUTIES
• Set up and switch between cameras, scenes and media assets for live streaming TV shows
• Prepare technical assets ahead of broadcast
• Address technical issues in situ during live broadcasts
• Programs used include OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), Zoom, Discord, and AWS (Amazon WorkSpaces)
• Shows: Tommy’s World and Hot Girlz Talk on @TommyTheClown
• Set up and switch between cameras, scenes and media assets for live streaming TV shows
• Prepare technical assets ahead of broadcast
• Address technical issues in situ during live broadcasts
• Programs used include OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), Zoom, Discord, and AWS (Amazon WorkSpaces)
• Shows: Tommy’s World and Hot Girlz Talk on @TommyTheClown
Editor / Producer
Magic Ape TV
May 2011 to Present
Magic Ape TV
May 2011 to Present
GENERAL DUTIES
• Produce multiple simultaneous projects and coordinate teams.
• Edit video and audio using Adobe Creative Cloud products
• Production of web content.
• Post and interact with viewers through social media including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Create animation, VFX and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Act as camera operator.
• Write and edit scripts.
• Produce multiple simultaneous projects and coordinate teams.
• Edit video and audio using Adobe Creative Cloud products
• Production of web content.
• Post and interact with viewers through social media including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Create animation, VFX and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Act as camera operator.
• Write and edit scripts.
Assistant Technical Director / Data Collection Supervisor
Robert A Brilliant INC - Las Vegas, NV
March 2010 to July 2020
Robert A Brilliant INC - Las Vegas, NV
March 2010 to July 2020
GENERAL DUTIES
• Lead a team of recruiters and session directors in NV in the collection of market research data for television.
• Lead a team of recruiters and session directors in NV in the collection of market research data for television.
• Lead a team of an average of 15 data analysts in CA in preparing reports based on data collected at testing facilities in Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL.
• Plan and coordinate employee schedules including on-call availability.
• Maintain budgetary records for site operations.
• Execute security protocols to ensure secure transfer of sensitive digital data.
• Recruit and hire new employees including resume review, interviews, and final selections.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for data analysts.
• Collect and input of timesheet information for payroll processing.
• Oversee and execute payroll operations when the regular payroll manager is away.
• Be prepared to work on call at all times.
• Edit and encode of video for TV testing using TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works to ensure proper formatting for the survey programs.
• Collect, edit, and color correct character images in Adobe Photoshop from video for the use in viewer response surveys.
• Create and modify templates in Microsoft Excel for data analytics and custom graph displays.
• Transcribe dialog and action from television episodes and advertisements for use in viewer response reports.
• Write and format labeled viewer response charts in Excel.
• Ensure the timely delivery of data reports to clients.
• Coordinate with an off-site team of programmers to ensure the proper execution of survey software and networked data collection.
• Identify problem areas and work to develop solutions.
• Encourage and ensure high standards of public relations.
• Work with native Spanish speakers to ensure proper translation as needed.
• Plan and coordinate employee schedules including on-call availability.
• Maintain budgetary records for site operations.
• Execute security protocols to ensure secure transfer of sensitive digital data.
• Recruit and hire new employees including resume review, interviews, and final selections.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for data analysts.
• Collect and input of timesheet information for payroll processing.
• Oversee and execute payroll operations when the regular payroll manager is away.
• Be prepared to work on call at all times.
• Edit and encode of video for TV testing using TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works to ensure proper formatting for the survey programs.
• Collect, edit, and color correct character images in Adobe Photoshop from video for the use in viewer response surveys.
• Create and modify templates in Microsoft Excel for data analytics and custom graph displays.
• Transcribe dialog and action from television episodes and advertisements for use in viewer response reports.
• Write and format labeled viewer response charts in Excel.
• Ensure the timely delivery of data reports to clients.
• Coordinate with an off-site team of programmers to ensure the proper execution of survey software and networked data collection.
• Identify problem areas and work to develop solutions.
• Encourage and ensure high standards of public relations.
• Work with native Spanish speakers to ensure proper translation as needed.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Assisted in the set-up, dismantling, and storage of temporary testing facilities.
• Oversaw and organized the closure, dismantling, and storage of The Preview Center ahead of NV’s statewide closure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Assisted in the set-up, dismantling, and storage of temporary testing facilities.
• Oversaw and organized the closure, dismantling, and storage of The Preview Center ahead of NV’s statewide closure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advisor / Performer
Midnight Insanity - Long Beach, CA
May 2006 to December 2018
• Serving on a board of directors for a non-profit organization
• Advising operations of a weekly theatrical production
• Conception and execution of special video projects
• Video editing for music videos and special performance pieces
• Costume and prop production
Midnight Insanity - Long Beach, CA
May 2006 to December 2018
• Serving on a board of directors for a non-profit organization
• Advising operations of a weekly theatrical production
• Conception and execution of special video projects
• Video editing for music videos and special performance pieces
• Costume and prop production
Store Operations
Disneyland Resort - Anaheim, CA
March 2013 to March 2014
• Assist guests in making purchases and maximizing their experience
• Cleaning and organizing sales floor
• Proper food handling following health and safety guidelines
• Coordinating between departments to exceed guest expectations
Disneyland Resort - Anaheim, CA
March 2013 to March 2014
• Assist guests in making purchases and maximizing their experience
• Cleaning and organizing sales floor
• Proper food handling following health and safety guidelines
• Coordinating between departments to exceed guest expectations
Actor
December 1995 to March 2014
• Actor, Model, Photo-Double for stage, screen and print
• Details available upon request
• Highlights include Malcolm in the Middle, ER, Unsolved Mysteries, Swordfish, Pirates of Silicon Valley, The Story of Us,
Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lizzie McGuire, The X-Files, Criminal Minds
December 1995 to March 2014
• Actor, Model, Photo-Double for stage, screen and print
• Details available upon request
• Highlights include Malcolm in the Middle, ER, Unsolved Mysteries, Swordfish, Pirates of Silicon Valley, The Story of Us,
Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lizzie McGuire, The X-Files, Criminal Minds
Sound Technician
First United Methodist Church of Whittier - Whittier, CA
September 2000 to August 2012
• Operating a 32-channel integrated sound system
• Management of microphones, instruments and cables
• Recording and mixing
• Tech support
First United Methodist Church of Whittier - Whittier, CA
September 2000 to August 2012
• Operating a 32-channel integrated sound system
• Management of microphones, instruments and cables
• Recording and mixing
• Tech support
Animator
Fleet Feet (Contract through Andrew Love Consulting)
April 2011 to September 2011
• Animating training videos for a national sportswear retailer using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere
• Working with a small team of artists to execute deliverables for a client
Fleet Feet (Contract through Andrew Love Consulting)
April 2011 to September 2011
• Animating training videos for a national sportswear retailer using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere
• Working with a small team of artists to execute deliverables for a client
Customer Service Supervisor
UCLA Store - Los Angeles, CA
August 2008 to March 2010
• Keyholder responsible for opening/closing store locations
• Supervising sales and stockroom workers
• Scheduling
• Customer Service
UCLA Store - Los Angeles, CA
August 2008 to March 2010
• Keyholder responsible for opening/closing store locations
• Supervising sales and stockroom workers
• Scheduling
• Customer Service
Production Assistant
Trigold Entertainment - Studio City, CA
August 2006 to August 2007
• Logging, archiving and organizing footage
• Assisting in various production-related tasks on and off set
• Transcoding video in a variety of codecs
Trigold Entertainment - Studio City, CA
August 2006 to August 2007
• Logging, archiving and organizing footage
• Assisting in various production-related tasks on and off set
• Transcoding video in a variety of codecs
Trail Safety
Log Cabin Wilderness Camp - Yosemite, Ca
Jun 2003 to Aug 2006
• Leading groups on backpacking expeditions through Yosemite National Forest
• Looking out for the safety of campers
• Leading team building activities at base camp including BSA COPE courses
• Assisting in cooking for large groups
Log Cabin Wilderness Camp - Yosemite, Ca
Jun 2003 to Aug 2006
• Leading groups on backpacking expeditions through Yosemite National Forest
• Looking out for the safety of campers
• Leading team building activities at base camp including BSA COPE courses
• Assisting in cooking for large groups
EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Theater
UCLA - Los Angeles, CA
August 2006 to December 2009
Bachelor's in Theater
UCLA - Los Angeles, CA
August 2006 to December 2009
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Animate
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Audition
Final Cut Pro
Motion Graphics
Video Production
Video Editing
Photography
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Sheets
Audio Editing
Graphic Design
Social Media Management
Illustration
Web Design
Layout Design
Filming
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Animate
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Audition
Final Cut Pro
Motion Graphics
Video Production
Video Editing
Photography
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Sheets
Audio Editing
Graphic Design
Social Media Management
Illustration
Web Design
Layout Design
Filming