Thomas Riggs Email & Phone Number

Murrieta, Ca, Us

San Diego County, California, United States

San Diego County, California, United States

Provide effective technical support for campus network and end users including timely problem identification andoutage resolution. Organize, execute and complete daily support tickets. Proactively communication with IT staffregarding pertinent network issues, such as changes, downtime, security audits, resource and other interdependentissues. Provide regular and updated documentation on network design, including all changes, disaster recoveryscenarios, backup plans, security plans, and technical support history. Provide regular reports to Network OperationsManager on status of network, support issues, problem areas, and progress of work. Perform daily maintenance onservers and services and evaluate software package and plan for deployment as assigned

Manage the University’s Communication Lab facility and oversee three student workers. Teach communication course & production course to freshmen students so they learn the basics of utilizing computer equipment such as cabling and networking, as well as the basics of appropriately handling video and audio equipment such as cameras, projectors, lighting, and learn industry-standard production and editing tools such as Movie Magic. Key Responsibilities Include:• Manage student project scheduling & budgeting, communicate policies & procedures for student filming on and off property, manage obtaining permits & contacting VU production insurance representative & vendors such as union representatives when appropriate for student projects. Develop Production Handbook for students, provide class guidelines and other documentation. • Administer $100,000 departmental budget and manage $500,000 in technical, video, and audio equipment inventory. Purchase appropriate equipment for the department & ensure all gear is in correct working order, and all inventory is tracked, logged and available for use according to University needs and student-related projects. • Facilitate the production of live events including graduate awards, undergraduate orientation, President’s Livestream Fireside chats and other events. Manage VU Film Festival and Comm Awards Week including production-related content and logistics such as rental gear, coordinating vendors, set design, script writing, computers, projectors, sound equipment, and personnel management. • Participate in on-site visits to student internship locations at production houses to ascertain the quality of the internship opportunity. • Routinely collaborate with academic administration, staff, and faculty

Responsible for full-cycle production management for a variety of short and full-length films, documentaries and TV shows. Oversee the operations and functionality of the pre-production and production processes. Arrange for on-location filming including permitting the location and working with local authorities, working with vendors and union contacts and other industry connections to develop a comprehensive on-site team. Analyze and breakdown scripts to develop and execute shooting schedules, ensure individual team members are in place on time (lighting, electrical, camera, prop mastery, transportation). Set up studio shooting activity including green screen work, arrange interview schedule for documentary participants. Hands-on leader with unique expertise in both pre-production and post-production activities. Perform post-production editing and assure quality and style. Deliver projects on time and within budget.Highlighted Projects and Responsibilities:• Temescal (short film) - Producer & Manager: arranged to go into New Mexico, set up shooting days, order of script, ensured filming crew was in the right place at the right time• Rich Mullins (full length film) - Gear Grip: managed all on-set gear, cameras, props, electrical, transportation• Coaches Wives (documentary) - Production Manager: set up studio shooting on location in Las Vegas, ensured equipment and crew were in place as required• Inked for Life (documentary) - Pre-Production Manager: arrange subjects for interview • Seven Foot Tall (documentary) – Pre-Production Manager: arrange on-site locations, filming, script breakdown and analysis

Chartered with constructing a film/video communications team from the ground up. Included recommending and selecting appropriate equipment (camera gear, computer hardware and software programs), developing creative story ideas and recruiting skilled staff to help implement the vision. Responsibilities were broad and encompassed creative project ideation, directing production and post-production teams, directly editing post-production content and developing graphics packages for various groups. Developed digital shorts for projecting as film and viewing on the web. Created a robust internet presence for the organization using social media websites such as Facebook and YouTube.

Holechek Pictures 2007 to 2008 Salary was project specific Project Overview305 began as a YouTube short which generated more than 4 million hits. The resulting full-length parody film was showcased by A&E Indie Films Spotlight and distributed by Illumination Filmworks, Summer 2008. ResponsibilitiesShot all scenes digitally using HD720 24p format. Reviewed raw footage to ensure quality and suitability of scenes captured. Designated appropriate footage for use in final product. Managed data storage and transfer to hard drive for ease of editing. Acquired and directed on-set placement of filming and sound gear including cameras, lighting equipment and green screen. Obtained actors, extras and locations for filming. Worked with other producers and directors to develop daily shot list and schedule.

Completed multiple paid projects and student-led assignments ranging from promos to webisodes. Played key role in development and launch of Vanguard University’s inaugural internet video channel which subsequently became a semester course offering for digital media/cinema students. Determined hardware and software infrastructure requirements and developed content to generate interest among targeted viewers. Developed projects from concept to commercialization. Directed all aspects of production and post-production activities ensuring all timelines were met. Led crew of filmmakers, edited post-production content, supervised sound design and managed final display of work including projected as film, burned to DVD and modified for web format.

Salary is project specific Project OverviewProduction company specializing in promotional video projects. ResponsibilitiesDeveloped conceptual ideas for projects and acted as liaison between filmmaking team and Tamarisk Media. Directed and edited projects, met project specifications on time and within budget.