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Greater Denver Area

Greater Denver Area

Malibu

THE CLASSES I TAUGHT:• Masters in Media Production - Visual Design 602 (Graduate)An examination into the building blocks of visual storytelling for film. Special emphasis is given to production design, principle photography and the use of color, space, line, shape, depth and movement.• Seminar in Communication Studies 692 - Writing & Visual Strategies (Graduate)An investigation and analysis of issues, problems, and trends in various areas of communication. Rotating topics include interpersonal communication, rhetorical studies, media studies, media production studies and practices, and others.• Topics in Media Production 590 (Undergraduate)A unique study on how to produce effective commercials, viral videos, and infomercials at an industry level. Students champion many levels of commercial characteristics that include: pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. • Communication Graphics 371 (Undergraduate)An in-depth study of new media and message production. Students will develop the technical skills and be able to communicate ideas and concepts through the intentional use of imagery, video, vectors and typography in mass media.• Digital Photography 376 (Undergraduate)An introduction to the principles of digital photography and video. A unique experience of using a DSLR camera as a medium for visual expression, storytelling, art and design. The class explores digital photography and video as a tool applied to interactive media, journalism, fine art, film and advertising formulas.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Freelance Based OnlyHired to produce and write commercial media. (Clients: Samsung, Lego, Blackberry & Volkswagon)

Beverly Hills

www.conquistador-ent.comI was brought on board to develop and produce a new sub-division of the company dedicated to new media entertainment. I designed a division to use the Internet, mobile telephones and cable television as our prime outlets to sell, distribute and showcase digital media. Our main goal was to fabricate production that included: shorts, documentaries, children’s programs, news, games, travel/cooking shows, 3D media and pet programs. I was the lead in creating the business model, revenue strategies and pitches.

Los Angeles

I’m responsible for numerous activities that include: market research, strategy, sales, copywriting/POS, advertising, website development and public relations. I control writing, production and design for our software print and commercial media. I play a key role in developing strategic plans that include: member pricing, SEMA auto show, viral media, revenue goals, new promotional approaches, site infrastructure and relationships with our software users. I have improved the website user/memberships, site design, site categories and SERP results. I oversee website development, video production and product promotion to attract new users and inventors.Clients: Tuned by Matrix, D’vinci Wheels, Gino Wheels, BHY Tire, VIS Racing

San Gabriel

Spring/Summer SemestersPosition: Adjunct Faculty Class: Advanced Typography & Advanced Graphic DesignDetail: We explore the fundamentals of design campaigns, online media, design research, design writing and project management. I aid in developing the student’s portfolios and fabricate new teaching structures for the institution itself. . I also prepare and train students to give live presentations about their work to an audience.

Los Angeles

I assist in the development/design of a new a biodegradable dog product that will come out in 2012. I supervise product development, print/web design production, producing viral & web media, social networking and marketing strategies.

Los Angeles

New Media Producer I’m a Partner and lead producer of this small production house. I initiate, coordinate, supervise and control all aspects of a production, from budget, hiring key personnel, ideas, writing, to arranging distribution. I see all projects through to the end, from development to completion. I control treatments, story development, pitches, employees and client relations. I also oversee marketing and communications to brand the company. I also contribute design, photography and interactive design. Clients: Samsung, Current TV, California College of Arts, Delikate Rayne Fashion, Stickam.com

Los Angeles

I assisted in developing and strategizing the “Next Action Hero” Reality TV Show pitch, pilot episodes, budget & demo reel. I co-supervised the show development, treatment, finding investors and pitching. I was also heavily involved in keeping up a relationships with our investors/corporate sponsorships and developing website marketing strategies.

Venice

I produced 2 online commercials and aided in the development of a social network site for tennis players. For the web commercials I initiated, coordinated, supervised and controlled all aspects of a production, from budget, hiring key personnel and contributing ideas. Clients: Playboy.com, Yahoo One Connect, Tennisfire.com

Pasadena

I directed and produced 2 campaign videos for the North American Store merchandising Disney campaign. I controlled live action, post, budget, sound design, DVD design and I coordinated project deliverables. I created proposals, design structure and marketing strategies for a new interactive Hannah Montana retail store. I was responsible for developing interactive media videos, games and entertainment that would be in the Hannah Montana store. Client: Disney, Hannah Montana Interactive Store

I was an assistant editor for the movie Death Proof and I assisted with in-house graphic design and design infrastructure for the editing department. Director: Quentin Tarantino Film: GrindhouseClient: The Weinstein Company

I worked as a freelance producer and video editor. I managed DVD production, motion titles and sound design of the "New Ecology of Things" Documentary for Sun Micro-Systems.

I worked as a graphic designer on a wide variety of projects including web, branding, and packaging design.

Mfa, Media Design

Ba, Graphic / Web Design