Resume

TELEVISION and INTERNET CREDITS

Executive Producer “Pretty in Geek”
~ A 8×5 minute gamer girl comedy series (in post production)

Producer /Director          “Tights and Fights: Ashes”
~     A 180 part short form Superhero confessional comedy series, funded by the Independent Production Fund (in production)

Producer     “Job Review with a Vampire”
~ A 6×7 minute multiplatform Vampire comedy series (in post production)

Producer/Editor    “Team Leader”
~ A 12 part short form (54 min. total) dark office comedy series, aired on Movieola, distributed by OuatMedia

Producer /Editor/Sound Editor    “Tights and Fights”
~ A 52 part short form (110 min. total) Superhero webcam comedy series, aired on Movieola

Web Distributor    “Ask Doctor Newt”
~ A 35 episode comedy series distributed across 12 video networks, blog and custom website

Producer /Editor/Sound Editor    “Jake Moxie and the Battle between the Planets”
~ A 11 minute pilot for a animated television series

Production Manager/Location Sound/Sound Editor    “Flip!”
~ A Filipino lifestyle television show in English about life in Toronto, aired on OMNI 2

PRODUCTION and PRODUCTION COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

Video Production Co-ordinator – IT World Canada (2008-2010)

~  Oversee all aspects of video production and distribution for Canada’s 5 largest IT websites
~  Coordinate and train staff writers on video production and video equipment for daily in-studio and field interviews
~  Liaison with graphic designers and editorial to create effective video packaging from design to playlist
Manage on air talent and high level studio guest from corporations and government
~  Establishe video production within the company including video advertising integration, analytics, and feeds to build user engagement and advertising inventory

Web Series Producer – GopherX.net, Toronto (2006-current)

~  Organize production and postproduction on original fiction based short form series for television and the internet
~  Produce and maintain 3 video series, 10 websites, distribute video on 12 networks, and build online communities for each property by moderating comments, creating groups and maintaining profile pages
~  Complete film clearances including CAVCO, chain of title, and media preparation for television and international distribution
~  Research and writing website content and construction including optimization for search, monetization, and internet marketing

Concept Development Producer – Johnny Entertainment Productions, Toronto (2004-2005)

~  Organized all aspects of development, production and postproduction for 12 minute animated pilot
~  Created additional media marketing material needed for pitch meetings and presentation material including a show bible
~  Responsibilities included budgeting, financing, casting, music creation, music and audio mixing, video editing and mastering video to DVD

Production Manager, Location and Postproduction Audio – Fuse Productions, Toronto (2002-2003)

~  Managed the production office, and provided location audio recording, audio mixing, sound design and postproduction for a lifestyles television program

Composer, Sound Designer, Recording Engineer – Coil Productions, Ottawa (2002)

~  Created original composition and music direction for short documentary and provided music and audio recording, mixing and postproduction services

ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

Web Operations – IT World Canada (2008)

~ Trafficked advertising using Dart (Doubleclick), and provided forecasting and web analytics for Canada’s 5 largest IT websites
~ Liaison with Sales and Technical departments to ensure maximum monetization of the sites and campaign objectives
~ Managed external client relationships with advertisers and ad agencies to ensure an effective campaign

Workforce Management – Meloche Monnex, Toronto (2003 – 2007)

~ Operated and maintained call center systems, processes and sensitive date for a workforce of over 300
~ Created productivity, adherence and accessibility reports to provide manager essential information
~ Created communication and administrative processes saving over 2000 man-hours per year

Audiovisual and Computer Technician, Toronto/Ottawa (2000 – 2003)

~ Managed client relations and technical needs of large corporate and government conference
~ Tasks included servicing and operating computers, audiovisual equipment, live audio, lighting, PowerPoint presentations, video switching, as well as conference recording, telephone conferencing, and Infrared broadcasting

EDUCATION

Film studies – Ryerson University, Toronto (2002-2003)

~ Continuing education – Editing, Production Tech, Producing

Corporate Training – Telav Corporate Training, Ottawa (2000 – 2001)

~ Training in all manner of audio, video and projection equipment

Bachelor of Arts with Honours – University of Alberta, Edmonton (1996 – 2000)

~ Music Composition, Philosophy

MEDIA CREATION TIMELINE

GopherX.net (2008-in progress) → Internet Video Distribution Platform

Team Leader (2006-2007) – Producer → Multiplatform Video Series

Tights and Fights (2007) – Producer → Multiplatform Video Series

The Retired Porn Producer (2006) – Animator/Producer → Animated Multiplatform Series

Jake Moxie (2003 – 2006) – Producer → Animated Television Pilot

The All Nude Review (2003) – Sound Designer → Stage (sketch comedy)

Flip (2002-2003) – Production Manager → Lifestyles Television

Performances of Original Music (1998-2000) → Large and small ensemble (live and recorded)

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE BREAKDOWN

Adobe Flash CS4 – Graphic and mixed media animation, game and website programming, HTML/XML/Actionscript interaction, Flash SEO

Dreamweaver CS4 and XML Fox – HTML, XML, PHP, Javascript programming, libraries, css stylesheets, large site management

Avid, Final Cut Pro, Sony Vega, Adobe Premeires, – Video editing, titles, colour correction and video effects

AfterEffects and Photoshop CS4 – Titles and logo creation, colour and motion effects, animation.

Protools, Sound forge, Sony Vegas and Acid – recording, mixing, ADR, sound effects and original music creation

Sony DVD Architect, Ulead and other DVD creation software – Packaging, menu and interface design, and file preparation.

Divx, Quicktime, and other video compression – Compression for web, cellphone and DVD distribution, format conversion, and file preparation

WEB SKILLS BREAKDOWN

Dynamic Flash, PHP and Javascript Websites – The creation of compelling interactive websites with content management

Web Promotion and Search Engine Optimization – Search engine savvy design, link building, Facebook and social networking promotion, article distribution, email capture

Internet Video Promotion – Extensive knowledge of internet video distribution, podcasting and cross-platform networks, and their monetization opportunities

RSS Feeds and Feedburner – Creation and promotion of XML RSS and Atom feeds for podcasting, blogging and widget distribution, and powered by Feedburner analysis

Widgets and Google Gadgets – Creation of original javascript widgets using Google and other widget API

Adwords, Adsense, DoubleClick and other CPM, CPC, and CPA Advertising – Campaign creation, keyword analysis, link building, advertising management/optimization, and the creation of effective text and graphical ad creatives.

Web Analytics – Analytic and conversion analysis using Google Analytics and Omniture

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