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