I am a video producer and motion graphic designer, continually seeking new ways to express my creativity through video, motion and still graphics. I am currently open to exploring new creative opportunities available throughout the Philadelphia area.

Education

Canisius College
Digital Media Arts, Bachelor of Science

Work Experience

Multimedia Graphic Designer, Parx Casino
Bensalem, PA, October 2009 - Present

Designed motion graphics for in-house promotions, logo treatments, restaurant menus and exterior LED signage
Directed promotional video and photo shoots for in-house and regional broadcast
Led the production and post-production of a weekly video podcast
Responsible for deployment of media content to digital signage system and website

Web Manager, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, August 2009 - October 2009

Provided maintenance and updates to the organization’s website and social networks
Tracked visitor statistics and notable press
Designed promotional and support materials for print and the web

Junior Graphic Designer, Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Princeton, NJ, June 2009 - October 2009

Designed brochures, posters, invitations and other collateral for print and the web
Designed Powerpoint and print presentation materials for conferences and trials
Co-wrote, shot and edited a short film for the annual firm wide partners meeting

Media Technician, Media Center, Canisius College
Buffalo, NY, August 2007 - May 2009

Provided video and audio production and post-production for campus organizations
Trained and assisted students with production equipment and software
Duplicated media across a variety of physical and digital formats
Cared for A/V equipment and facilities including TV studio and classroom media

Intern/Freelancer, Media Imagery
Pennsauken, NJ, Summer 2008

Edited videos and developed motion graphics for Atlantic City casino digital signage
Production assistant on video shoots

Freelance and Personal

Director, editor and motion graphics artist for music videos and documentaries
Experience working on large-scale broadcast projects: ESPNU, Time Warner, Endeavor Media Group, Dobi Films, Daybreak Productions

Software Skills

Video, Audio & Photography: After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Soundtrack Pro, Soundbooth, Aperture, limited Cinema 4D
Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash
Web: XHTML, CSS, FTP Applications
OS: Mac, Windows

Recognition

Public Relations Society of America, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter
Platinum Excalibur Award/Best of Show 2008

Telly Awards 2008 & 2009
Bronze Awards
Documentary & Student Production

Communicator Awards
2008 Silver Awards of Distinction, Documentary & Student Productions
2009 Gold Awards of Excellence, Documentary & Student Productions
2010 Gold Award of Excellence, Editing

Philadelphia First Glance Film Festival
2009 Selection
Short Online Contest

Buffalo Niagara International Film Festival
2008 & 2009 Selections
Western New York Film

Trenton Film Festival
2008 Selection
Documentary

Ignatian Scholarship Day, 2008 & 2009
Canisius College
Presenter

48 Hour Film Project
Buffalo, NY 2008
Best Music

Professional Groups/Conferences

Adobe After Effects New York
Philadelphia Final Cut Pro Users Group
Motion 2010, Albuquerque