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• Scrum product owner in video production
• Leads video production team in producing, shooting, and editing MCAT, LSAT, and medical content into course products
• Develops video storyboards and helps conceptualize product content
• Analyzes data to improve video performance and student engagement
• Builds AI video prototypes for media content creation
• Recommends new software and updates production workflows to increase editing efficiency and improve quality control

• Directed and supported broadcast technology for NextGen Crowdfunding, a company exploring the new era of investment crowdfunding, Security Token Academy, an organization covering the evolving security token industry.
• Oversees control room team and broadcast technology for all studio-based video productions, live events, and field shoots.
• Hires and manages vendors and freelancers for high-profile live-streamed events.
• Develops technical video production efficiencies, backups, and redundancies.
• Ensures high quality for all live video feeds and VOD content.
• Identifies, researches, and recommends new systems and technology that improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of video production.

El Segundo, CA

• Eliminated excess overhead by consolidating technology costs.
• Constructed IT support help desk system for expanding company needs.
• Organized technical and content redesign of the website to draw in a broader audience.
• Increased number of page views and users with competitive analytics research and new content execution.
• Monitored SEO and analytics reporting for web blogging, video streaming, and e-commerce sites.
• Administered employee company policies, time off, and office operations.

El Segundo, CA

• Hired and supervised contractors for production and IT support.
• Improved encoding system to provide faster transcoding times.
• Maintained and archived petabytes of video content on the storage area network.
• Conducted biometrics fingerprint system for secured office access.

El Segundo, CA

• Conceptualized and created motion graphics and animations for show packages.
• Built and designed 3D virtual sets and objects for on-air use.
• Keyed out talent and objects from green screen footage.

El Segundo, CA

• Controlled three-camera robotic system with virtual studio tracking capabilities.
• Captured, edited, and encoded live and taped segments for broadcast.
• Operated 3D virtual studio system including all on-air graphics.
• Served as Technical Director switching multiple sources and remote feeds for productions.

El Segundo, CA

• Managed live encoders onsite and remotely at Fox Soccer Channel for English Premier League, European, and USA soccer games.
• Deployed and maintained content delivery networks and SDK player web pages for clients.
• Installed and configured software and hardware for VOD and live encoders.

Santa Monica, CA

• Worked as an encoding specialist for a K-12 professional development company.
• Digitized and compressed videos to various media formats for DVD and online platforms.
• Created and authored DVD menus and graphics for professional development DVDs.
• Edited two camera classroom lessons and teacher interviews into professional development products.
• Provided logistical support to videography and transcription departments.
• Employed and managed transcription/translation workers and freelance videographers and editors.

Los Angeles, CA

Produced multiple language DVD subtitles for major studio features and television shows.- Communicated with studios to confirm delivery technical specifications and scheduled due dates.- Performed file conversions of foreign language translations for DVD production.- Product checked subtitles for title safe areas and conducted quality control on foreign.