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COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT

Communications Expert with over fifteen years of multimedia design experience. Agency and education market know-how includes branding/marketing, quality control, web development and architecture, art direction, establishing design parameters, develop/program interactive interfaces, DP and produce video spots, casting and directing photo shoots, project management and budgeting, grant writing, copy writing/editor, and purchasing/vendor relations. I produce in all areas of media: interactive/web programming, print, e-mail marketing, animation, broadcast/flash video, and multimedia presentations.

I easily troubleshoot system failures and spot incompatibility issues, quickly define technology requirements and project goals, and cohesively manage people and data. I'm cross-platform (MAC/PC) and proficient in HTML, CSS, AS 2.0, and JavaScript and easily handshake with server side architectures. I’m also up on the latest web/design/media programs: Dreamweaver, Adobe ImageReady, Compressor/Sorenson Squeeze, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Motion/After Effects, Flash 8.

I welcome a challenge, strive for the most direct & creative solutions, possess an inspired attitude, and have the confidence and flexibility to carry complex designs through all levels of production successfully.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Flash, Compressor/Sorenson Squeeze (video compression), Dreamweaver,
HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, Java, Actionscripting, Perl, ASP (scripting languages),
Final Cut Pro (digital video editing), Motion/LiveType/Adobe After Effects (compositing/animation),
ProTools/Peak DV (audio editing), Photoshop/ImageReady, Quark/InDesign, Illustrator (Design)

URLS

Multimedia Project website, Harvard University (website, UI, video & content design/development & webmaster)
Life Sciences website, Harvard University (CSS templates, design, and server side integration, flash UI)
iEmily.com (website redesign/development, video/interactive environ, weekly updates & webmaster)
Outreach Program, Harvard University (CSS templates and web programming, streaming video)
Diversity Symposium, Harvard University (CSS templates and web programming, streaming video)
Technology in Science Symposium, Harvard University (CSS templates and web programming, streaming video)
UEMCB, Harvard University (website development, programming, UI, webmaster)
labbehomeimprovement.com (web design, photography, logo design, webmaster)
Video Multimedia Group, Harvard University (podcasts/rss feeds, webmaster)

WEB INTERACTIVE

Partial Client List
Web Design/Programming, E-mail Marketing, GUI, Webmaster, Hosting (12/95-present)
Arnold Integrated Solutions, Digitas, Innovation Management, EPS Communications,
The Kelsey Group, Mainspring, Sapient, School Market Research Institute

iEmily.com, Cambridge, MA
Contract Senior Web Designer/Programmer (6/00-4/01)
Daily content updates on homepage and section pages, custom illustrations and gif/flash animations. Write Javascript code and create image maps. Revamp initial launch design and create new site areas with close attention to graphical user interface. Develop right navigation area with partnership links, daily quiz and news, and calendar updates. Solve IT Coldfusion errors and adapt new Coldfusion templates for IT department. Act as a liaison between IT and Marketing staff. Create video environment with streaming video, interactive Flash games, and plugins download area. Create bi-weekly email newsletter environ, including GUI, web graphics and email marketing. Manage jr. web production artist and give art direction on article design layout and CSS. Brainstorm on new site architecture, partnerships, and content.

AUDIO/VISUAL

Podcast/Video Line Producer, School Market Research Institute , CT, 12/06-present
Principal Creative Advisor,
Kreegertoons Animations, NYC, 08/06-present
Co-Chair,
ABCD Video Multimedia Group (VMG), Harvard University,10/05-present
Production Manager/DP/
Videographer/Lighting/Audio/Non-Linear Editor
/Compression Specialist,
Harvard University, Cambridge, 5/02-present
Web Video Editor/Programmer, iEmily.com, Boston, 6/00-4/01
Camera Assistant, WTC American Express Conference, Boston, 7/98
2nd AD, Nickel & Dime, feature, Crash Course Films, Boston, 11/97
Certified Producer, BNN-TV 3/Boston Cable, 4/96-4/97
Grip, The Temp, feature, 5 Sisters Productions, Boston, 9/96
Producer/Videographer/Editor, SLP Productions, ad agency, NYC, 8/93-5/95
VO, ABC Radio, promo, My So Called Life, 9/94
AA, Curious Pictures, animation house, NYC, 6/93
PA, Rhythm Thief, feature, Film Crash, NYC, 6/93
Camera/Audio Board/CG Operator/In-studio Lighting, Adelphia Cable/Channel 13, NY, 7/92-4/93
PA, CBS College Tours, Syracuse University, NY, 9/92

Harvard University (Life Sciences Division), Cambridge
Senior Web Developer/Media Project Manager (05/05-present)
Project Manager/Video/Web/Design/Content for Grant-funded Multimedia Project, Diversity Program, Science Outreach, and department of Undergraduate Education in the Life Sciences—Manage Multimedia Project pre-production, production, and post-production team. Standardize look and feel of projects and maintain integrity and branding. Logo and content development. Hire and manage freelance media professionals. Set flash video compression standards, test Flash Media Server and develop streaming video standards. Shoot, edit, color correct and design/program final user interface for Multimedia Package. Produce annual Outreach Lecture Series videos and stream online. Conceptualize/create site design, flash UI, and navigation with cross-browser compatible CSS, built for custom server-side, Java based software interface. Interface design and web host for Siggraph Award winning Biovision animation, "The Inner Life of the Cell". Work with the Executive Director of the Life Sciences to create new look and feel for Undergraduate Education with visualization of experimentations. Liaison for copyright management and internal and external media requests. Content, design and pre-press of undergraduate education Life Sciences, Technology Symposium, and Outreach print pieces.

Harvard University (MCB/Biology Labs), Cambridge
Curriculum Coordinator/Multimedia Developer (05/02-04/05)
Video/Web/Design for Grant-funded Multimedia Project, Science Outreach, and department of Undergraduate Education in Molecular and Cellular Biology(MCB)—Work closely with multiple creative teams to create storyboards, video shot lists, and comp motion graphic intros and FX. Oversee creative direction, script writing process and all on-location and studio shoots. Manage production, shoot schedules, scout locations, and administer all phases of the video budget. Videography, art direction, lighting, audio editing, video compositing, and motion graphics for all grant-funded video projects. Develop technical curriculum for video production and ensure consistent training practices of participating Harvard staff, undergraduates, graduate students and post-docs. Produce Faculty and Concentration Advisor photoshoots and video spotlights. Present and offer media expertise at Apple/Harvard sponsored Technology in Science Symposium, Video Multimedia Group meetings and to high school teacher's attending the Outreach Program. Content Editor of the department's chapters in annual and bi-annual supplements for the Course Catalog. Determine A/V, multimedia equipment and software purchases. Trouble shoot technical issues for G5/Final Cut Pro/AfterFX suite. Manage video archives. Create Flash GUI for web and video content. Develop content-specific compression standards and test Flash Media Server streaming technology. Work with the Director of MCB to conceptualize and plan cutting edge digital communications strategy for undergraduate education—both within the university, as well to the broader public.

Create grant management and administration workflow. Coordinate all aspects of the undergraduate curriculum, including all payment approvals, action memos, grant reallocations and online reporting. Manage assistant to the coordinator.

SLP Productions, NYC
Producer/Production Manager (10/94-5/95)
Full-service advertising agency—video/film, radio and print. Produce commercials, industrials, spec spots, source reels, pro-bono and in-house projects, and create/render 3D graphics/animation. Book crew, secure props and special FXs, scout locations, obtain permits and proper clearance, oversee trafficking, manage budget, maintain client relations and maintain/upgrade video suite.

SLP Productions, NYC
Associate Producer (8/93-10/94)
Maintain clients and media rep relations, manage/train entry-level employees, schedule sessions and sales meetings, book and cast talent, traffic materials, edit copy for radio/TV commercial scripts and in-house projects, trouble-shoot/brain storm for prospective/existing projects, process talent payments (AFM, AFTRA, SAG), estimate talent reuse fees, sell broadcast music packages and organize/execute new product/company publicity. Clients include: ABC Entertainment, ABC Radio Sweeps '93-'94; MCI, 1-800-GET-INFO; Playtex Family Products Corporation, Banana Boat, Get On The Boat; USA Network, promo; Seagram's Beverage Company, Celebrate; and Weller & O'Sullivan, Foxwoods.


PRINT DESIGN/MULTIMEDIA

Partial Client List
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Multimedia Developer/Designer,
Image Manipulation, Illustration, Packaging, Direct Mail, POP, Logo/Branding (12/95-present)

Arnold Integrated Solutions, Benchmark Publishing, The Boston Brewers Festival, Digitas, Doerr Associates, Envision Group, Harvard @ Home, Harvard University Chemistry Dept., IDG International, Labbe Home Improvement, LISA AWARDS, TheOutPost.com, The Publication Group, Publicom, Rideworks of Greater New Haven

The Braddock Group, Boston, MA
Contract Graphic Designer (11/98-3/99)
Layout and design of four color business to business brochures with custom shipping envelopes, magazine ads, photolibrary, powerpoint presentation and web pitches. Create unique comps for presentations, markup flats and ready digital files for pre-press. Image collect, traffic and manage design projects for international and national offices. R&D and Copy Editor to Senior Copywriter, concept with Art Director on new pitches, photo retouch all necessary art and photography for 4-C output, and cleanup/create custom illustrations.

Banner Impressions, Boston, MA
Multi-Platform Designer (8/97-9/98)
Art department for large output graphics company. Preflight jobs, rebuild/design client banner and display layouts, create vector art and color correct files for dye sublimation, screen print and applique output (Macintosh— Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark/Freehand & IBM— CorelDraw, Casmate Pro).

TPI Group/Phoenix Communications, Boston, MA
Graphic Artist (12/96-5/97) Promoted to Associate Art Director (5/97-11/97)
Design/Marketing department for weekly, worldwide newspapers’ personals. Conceptualize, write
copy & design advertising/marketing launches, in-section/ROP ads, new personals templates, direct mail & sales support materials. Design, recreate & cleanup logos. Art Direct marketing track photo shoots, & photograph/illustrate for custom launch/templates.

EDUCATION

Advanced Screenplay Writing, Harvard University Extension School, Spring '06
Multimedia Conference, National Broadcasters Association (NAB) (Las Vegas), 04/06
Multimedia Conference, NAB (Las Vegas), 04/05
Intro to Computer Science (Java), Harvard University Extension School, Fall '04
Macromedia Authorized Flash MX 2004: Application Development, Future Media Concepts, 01/04
Macromedia Authorized Fast Track to ColdFusion MX, Future Media Concepts, 12/03
Macromedia Authorized Fast Track to Macromedia Flash MX 2004, Future Media Concepts, 10/03
Music Composition and Theory, Harvard University Extension School, Spring '03
Final Cut Pro No-Linear Digital Editing, Boston Film/Video Foundation, 6/01
Introduction to XML, West Lake, 11/00
Adobe Photoshop Seminar, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), 9/99

Bachelors of Science in Communications
S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University, Spring '93
University Syracuse, Study Abroad Program, London, England, Spring '92
Graduated with Honors, Work Study, Dean's List, Cum Laude


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