PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2006-2011

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

    American University, School of Communication, DC

**Visual Literacy: Students are introduced to ways of understanding visual images in a variety

of contexts: art, media (including film, photography, graphic design), and drawing. Students

learn about aesthetics and production aspects of visual images; they discover intuitive

dimensions of seeing as well as the major influence of culture on visual symbols and constructs.

**Avid Editing Practicum: An intro to the AVID non-linear editing system.

**FCP Editing Practicum: An intro to Final Cut Pro’s (5, 7 & X) non-linear editing system.

    The Catholic University of America, Media Studies, DC

**Advanced Video Production: Qualified students work as a team to produce a high quality short video.

Media Composition: Students develop advanced skills in sound and video composition and

produce their own short documentary films using Final Cut Pro.

**Media Rhetoric and Aesthetics: Builds upon the aesthetic considerations and rhetorical

strategies explored in previous core courses, with particular reference to visual communication.

The lecture section emphasizes the conventions of practical aesthetics employed by professionals

in mass media.

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR/PRODUCER: SILVERDOCS, AFI Silver Theatre, MD

Responsible for administrative and technical assistance of major international documentary

film festival; Constructed technical grid used by all SD Conference staff for implementation of

festival; Recruited/managed team of 23 volunteers consisting of videographers, editors, and

production assistants; Post produced the daily video segments and pod casts which can be

found in the Video Gallery at silverdocs.com.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: 2007-2008

    “Total Wrecklamation” - Big Fish Entertainment, Discovery’s Green Planet Channel

Production, Washington, DC - Researched topics related to show content, drafted and

edited scripts. In contact with over 22 municipalities in the greater Chicago by submitting

Freedom of Information Act Requests looking for appropriate venues. Ordered equipment,

coordinated travel arrangements, processed invoices and maintained records; Assisted in

deliverables to Discovery's HQ.

    “Rookies” - Tiger Aspect USA, A&E

Field Production, New Orleans, LA/Post Production, New York, NY In the field -

managed a ten-person crew consisting of videographers, sound and production assistants;

Responsible for equipment rentals, inventory and upkeep; Maintained tape/media library;

Procured releases from talent and general public; Acted as liaison between Jefferson

Parish Sheriff's Dept. and NY office; Stills photographer.

OFFICE MANAGER - Tiger Tigress, Bethesda, MD

Ordered equipment, coordinated travel arrangements, processed invoices and maintained

records; Researched content related to shows topics, and edited producer’s documents.

INSTRUCTOR - Summer Film and Digital Media Institute, Washington, DC

Introduction to Avid Editing Workshop

TECHNICAL SUPPORT - American University, Washington DC

The Hub, SOC Technology Services

Media Production Center

TEACHING ASSISTANT - American University, SOC, Washington, DC

Visual Story Telling: Making a Music Video

AUDIO & LIGHTING - Video Takes, Inc., Washington, DC

Executed sound and lighting for a 37 min. pilot for Link TV.

AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN - Inter-Media Communication, Washington DC

World Bank Employee Media Training Seminars – Videotaped World Bank Employees

while practicing media interaction survival techniques.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 1996-2004

SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHER:

Long-Term Substitute, Cox High School, Virginia Beach, VA

English Teacher, YongKang Experimental School, YongKang, China

Substitute Teacher, K-12th, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA

Junior and Sophomore English Teacher, Reno High School, Reno, NV

Substitute Teacher, K-12th, Washoe County School District - Reno, NV

EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts, Film and Media Studies

American University, Washington DC 2007

Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education, English and Theater

University of Nevada, Reno 1996

Film Technology and Practice, Lighting, Directing, and Camera Works

FAMU Film School, Prague Czech Republic 2006

INTERNSHIPS

National Geographic Specials, Film and Television, Washington, DC, 2006

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

MAC and PC proficient, Microsoft Word, Works, Word Perfect, Excel, Power Point,

AVID: Media Composer, News Cutter, and X-Press, Final-Cut Pro, After Effects,

Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Live Type, Garage Band, DVD Studio Pro

FICTION & NON_FICTION PRODUCTION

**Producer/Director/Writer/ Director of Photography (DVX 100a, 24p)

CLINIC’s National Pro Bono Project for Children, 3 min. 2011- http://vimeo.com/20846916

CLINIC’s Self-titled promotional film, 6 min. 2011 - http://vimeo.com/25202483

Primaveris, 48 hr Film Fest, 7 min. Narrative 2009

Seminar Video, CLPi - www.clpi.org 2008

SILVERDOCS, Daily Promotional Videos 2008

AINA Video, 5 min. Promotional Documentary 2008

Neighborhood Watch, National Film Challenge, 7 min. Narrative 2008

The Mark, 48 hr Film Fest, 7 min. Narrative 2008

Broken Hearts and Butterflies, 70 min. Documentary 2006-2010

First Three Songs No Flash, 30 min. Thesis Documentary 2006-2007

Transcendence, 10 min. Film, Czech Republic 2006

Ex-Mas Eve, 60 min. Narrative 2005-2006

Speaking for the Mute, 10 min. Doc, Humane Society Website 2005

Dream Parking, 5 min. Music Video 2005

Lines, 15 min. Narrative 2005

**Editor (FCP/AVID)

Primaveris, 48 hr Film Fest, 7 min. Narrative 2009

Seminar Video, CLPi - www.clpi.org 2008

Neighborhood Watch, National Film Challenge, 7 min. Narrative 2008

Broken Hearts and Butterflies, 70 min. Documentary 2006-2010

First Three Songs No Flash, 30 min. Thesis Documentary 2006-2007

Speaking for the Mute, 10 min. Doc, Humane Society Website 2005

Dream Parking, 5 min. Music Video 2005

**Writer/Cinematographer (Bolex, 16mm)

Battle of the Botanic, 5 min. Film 2004

**Music Composer/Performer

Broken Hearts and Butterflies, Transcendence, Ex-Mas Eve, Dream Parking 2005-2007

VOLUNTEER WORK: 1992-2009

AINA - Volunteer Staff as Producer and Project Coordinator, Washington DC

Producer/Writer - fundraising and awareness video. AINAworld.org

Jane Goodall Institute – Produced pre-bono video for Chimpanzee Website.

National Geographic All Roads Film Festival

Tutor - 7th grade English and History, Traner Middle School, Reno, NV

American Indian Tours of University of Nevada, Reno, NV

Conducted tours of the University to prospective Native American students.

Paiute Indian Reservation Tutoring Program, Pyramid Lake, NV

S.T.A.R. – Students Talk About Race – Reno, NV

Led and facilitated intense but rewarding discussions with underprivileged

multiracial High School students about the subject of race and how it plays in our

society.

Student Ambassador, University of Nevada, Reno

Received prospective/incoming students and their families, gave tours of the

campus, delineating its history.

LANGUAGES: English, native; German; Sign Language (ASL)

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: 1988-2002

Virginia Symphony, Telemarketer, Virginia Beach, VA

Dockside Bar and Grill - Virginia Beach, VA

Blue Lamp/Area 51/ Rodeo Rock - Reno/Sparks, NV

Macy’s – Men’s Clothing, Reno, NV

Mikasa – House wares, Reno NV

LIFEGUARD (Certification: Swimming Instructor, Standard First Aid, CPR) 1991-1994

Beach Patrol, Jet Ski Rescue, City of Long Beach, WA

Incline Village General Improvement District, Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe, NV

Oppio Outdoor Swimming Pool – Head Lifeguard – Parks and Rec, Sparks, NV

Alf Sorenson Recreation Center, Indoor Swimming Pool, Sparks, NV

St. Vincent’s School for Boys, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Marin County, CA

Construction – City of Long Beach, WA

Equestrian Specialist – University of Nevada, Reno, NV

Safeway, Deli Clerk - Kings Beach, CA

Reno Gazette Journal - Telemarketer, Reno, NV

Neptune Theater, Movie Theater Attendant – Long Beach, WA

Oceanside Animal Clinic, Technician - Seaview, WA

Pet Store Clerk- Novato, CA

Bus(girl) - Long Beach, WA

HOBBIES

Photography, Music (Voice, Guitar, Piano), Jewelry Making

Sports (Biking, Volleyball, Basketball, Running, Swimming)

Nature/Animals (Horses, Dogs, Cats, Fish)

Acting/Theater - Assistant Director, Theater Program, Cox High School, 2003

The Mane Attraction, Melinda Soxer – National Film Challenge 2006

The Wizard of Oz, Bruka Theater, Wicked Witch 1998

Legend of Arthur Banana Plant, Pedro 1991

Scrooged, Scrooge 1990

Our Town, Emily 1989

HMS Pinafore - Choir, dancer (choreographer) 1988

The Wizard of OZ - Children’s Theater, extra 1987

Oliver, Old Sally, Solo performance – “Where is Love?” 1985