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Employment History

Operate studio and handheld cameras for live broadcast news.
Operate the audio mixer for bands performing live in studio.
Operate live broadcast equipment including Grass Valley “Kayak” switcher, audio board, Chyron “Hyper x” character generator, etc.
Shoot, edit and switch live and recorded news breaks, promos and broadcasts.
Set-up, camera operation, floor directing and breakdown for field production. (Ex. MDA Telethon, local election coverage, etc.)

2 Years Directing, Technical Directing and as Lighting Designer – “Newscene” for San Diego ITV
Switch and Call SD4 remote truck coverage of San Diego City College Jazz Music Festival
Operate Chyron for SDSU Aztecs and San Diego Chargers football games
Operate Sideline handheld camera for SDSU Aztecs football games
Production Assistant for NFL Network coverage of Chargers home games
Production Assistant Showtime Sports MMA fighter features in San Diego

Shoot, light, capture audio and edit various projects to include commercials, promotional videos, viral videos, etc. (Clients include “Lawyer in Blue Jeans”, San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Community College District, San Diego Media Center, etc.)

Organize intramural sports leagues to include volleyball, basketball, etc.
Supervise and train staff of lifeguards, recreation aides and WSI’s.
Manage the budgets for 3 swimming pools, and the intramural and varsity sports programs.

Established training and drilling program for staff of lifeguards, recreation aides and water safety instructors.
Oversee the day to day operation of 3 fitness and recreation pools.

Manage budgets for 13 cost centers. (Bowling Center, Souvenir Shop, Special Events, Movie Theater, etc.)
Oversee and coordinate special events for community of 1200 – 1600 people to include live theater, musical performances and athletic events.
Responsible for running the “Commanders Channel”. (TV Channel which advertised events and island wide warnings and tests.)

Headed and supervised staff of 19 open water lifeguards and instructors.
Established Coast Guard recognized Search and Rescue Program.
Implemented training program for staff in various instructional and maintenance certification programs.

Instructed various water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, safe boating, Kayaking, Wakeboarding, etc.

Major – Communications Video And Film (member of Phi Theta Kappa and National Deans List)

Laura Castaneda – (619) 388-3043

Michael Kaye – (619) 299-1847

Jeff Frank – (760) 519-1836

Kate Godfrey – (619) 750-2695

(More references available upon request)

4 years experience in live broadcast television, including camera operation (studio & handheld), set building and lighting, Chyron operation (Infinite, Inscriber and HyperX), broadcast audio, Technical Directing and Directing, and live remote operation of the above positions.
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Script Supervisor, 1st Assistant Director and Producer of several Student and professional projects including films, commercials and music videos. Writer/Director/Producer of Six film competitions including 4th place in 2007 and Audience Choice in the 2009 San Diego Best Fest.
Proficient with Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro.
Experience with Photoshop, After Effects, DVD Studio Pro and WordPress.
Work very well with others as a leader or subordinate, learn fast, work well with little supervision, a complete workhorse.