Photography/Video Instructor

• Jun 2023 - Present

Teach 5 blocks of CTE photography and advanced photography. Video club advisor, assist in building a robust CTE video program for Castro Valley High School. Teach 5 blocks of CTE photography and advanced photography. Video club advisor, assist in building a robust CTE video program for Castro Valley High School.

Freelance Media Content Provider

• Nov 1994 - Present

Digital Design and Photography Instructor

• Jul 2013 - Nov 2021

Teach all aspects of Graphic and Web Design, Digital Photography, Video and Audio Production and 3D Animation. Students collaborate with mentors and business partners in the Kansas City Metro area. Students use professional photography and video equipment in conjunction with Adobe CC software, Logic Pro, and Autodesk 3D Design software to deliver genuine products for clients which include photographs, videos, logos, brochures, illustrations, 3D models, animations and creative assets that support iOS and android apps. Students develop communication, project management experience and the professional/soft skills necessary to succeed in today’s creative business environment. In charge of creating a music production and editing studio for both my class and the filmmaking class. In charge of the districts video studio. Assigning and approving vendors for studio upgrades and management of studio. Built a music studio at the districts Acadamy for their students as well as consulting on equipment and software. Work closely with the districts IT department. Show less

Digital Design, Video Production, Web Design and Yearbook Instructor

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

Taught digital media technology, video production fundamentals, advanced video production, web design, yearbook, and professional workplace experience. Teach three blocks of video classes, two blocks of yearbook, and one block of web design. Yearbook students produce printed sports programs for the football team. Responsible for software selection and installation, budgeting for new equipment and software. Video classes include live to tape production using Black Magic software and hardware to cover live performances. Responsibilities include CTE reports for Kansas State funding for the CTE programs I teach. Show less

Intro to Mass Media, Broadcasting 1,2,3 and 3D Animation Instructor

• Jun 2010 - May 2012

Teach eight blocks consisting of Broadcasting/Video courses, Intro and Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation, Intro to Mass Media and Junior Advisory class. SkillsUSA Kansas advisor 2010-12. Students placed 1st and 3rd in video production and represented the state of Kansas at Nationals in 2011 and 2012. Students placed 2nd and 3rd in 3D Animation at state competitions in 2011 and 2012. Students placed 1st and 2nd For Broadcast News Production, 1st and 2nd for Video Production in 2012. Students placed 1st and 2nd for Graphic Design and 1st for Web Design. In charge of selection and installation of software and hardware for video and studio equipment we well as Autodesk software. #D classes use a combination of Maya and VRay software. Show less

Filmmaking and 3D Animation Instructor

• Jan 2008 - May 2010

Teach both Filmmaking and 3D Animation/Interactive Media. SkillsUSA co-adviser for 2010. Students produce both video and 3D animation shorts using the recording studio, FX sound effects and dialogue. Film students placed 1st in SkillsUSA for the state of Kansas in 2010 and 15th at nationals. Students in 3D Animation and Interactive Media placed 2nd and 3rd in Kansas. Curriculum for both courses include audio engineering using Pro Tools software and hardware in a 16 track recording studio. Responsible for software and hardware purchases and installation. Camera and video equipment, as well as Autodesk software. Budgeting for both classes and complete build out of recording studio. Creation of a render farm for 3D studio Max for the animation class. Show less

Producer/Director

• Aug 2004 - Dec 2008

Produce, direct, shoot and edit videos for the communications department. Direct and switch live multi-camera broadcasts. Videos are shot in the studio and on location. Direct, shoot and edit a news magazine show called “Spotlight on Shawnee Mission” that airs on Time Warner Cable channels 2 and 18. Edit using Avid Adrenaline and Final Cut Pro software. Produce graphics for videos as assigned. Skilled in studio and location lighting and audio production. Shoot and composite green screen shoots for assigned videos. Maintain district branding standards. Encode and upload steaming videos for the district website as well as encode and author DVD’s. Recommend video equipment, install and update editing software and maintain computers. Daily use of Ikegami studio and Sony XDCAM cameras. Shoot and edit videos HD formats. Experience programming sierra routers, using grip software. Show less

Project Manager, Multimedia Designer

• Aug 2002 - May 2004

Produce, direct, shoot, light, and edit interactive web based interactive training videos. Produce videos and photographs for corporate communications. Edit on Avid and Final Cut Pro systems. Maintain branding standards for all visual media. Produce motion graphics for all videos. Daily use of Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. Daily use of Sony and Panasonic HD studio cameras. Hire and direct actors for training videos. Direct and switch live corporate web casts. Encode and author videos for both the web and interactive DVD’s. Maintain encoding standards for the video department. Research and purchase new equipment and software for the Emedia Solutions Group. Show less

Director of Media Productions

• Dec 1999 - May 2002

Produce, write, direct, shoot, and edit all promotional, training, promotional videos. Encode videos for the company website and interactive DVD’s. Provide photography for ads, brochures, and the website. Produce powerpoint presentations for corporate executives. Purchase, install, and operate video and AV equipment. Direct, shoot, and edit live seminars. Manage media and photography projects. Design and maintain digital photography library and database for marketing collateral. Supervise installation and coding of Crestron AV systems. Hire vendors as needed for video and audio production. Supervise and produce audio recording sessions for narration of videos. Show less