Education
Master of Science, Entertainment Business, Full Sail University, Orlando, FL, December, 2010
• GPA: 3.0/4.0
• Courses and experience gained include Project and Team Management, Executive Leadership, Business Finance, Negotiation and Deal Making, Product and Artist Management, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing and Commerce, Branding, and Media Publishing and Distribution.
• In culmination of the program’s objectives, I created a business plan for an entertainment company detailing aspects of the company’s product offerings, marketing strategy, technology strategy, operations and financial projections.
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, BYU, Provo, UT, August 2008
• GPA: 3.33/4.0
• My education in Spanish included a strong emphasis in media and art, including many studio production courses, digital story telling, advanced theory in editing, and Spanish cinema.
Work Experience
Owner/Producer, Tower Media Design, January 2009-Present
Tower Media Design is a web and video services company specializing In corporate blogs and rich media websites. In addition to web design and site programming we produce promotional videos. product demos. training and tutorial videos. Tower Media Design partners with many media companies In the area and Is a go-to resource for quality creative services. Tower Media Design is also active in creating original content and building it’s network of online properties.
As owner/founder of Tower Media Design. I have been actively Involved in creating and monitoring workflows. project management, product development and managing client and employee relationships. (see http://towermediadesign.com/ for portfolio pieces and work samples)
Producer, Riser Media, American Fork, UT May 2010-November 2010
Riser Media is a full service graphic design and web solutions firm. Their clients include ABC/Disney, FOX, HBO, National Geographic, NBC and Warner Brothers, to name a few.
I was contracted to lead the web and design teams during a 6 month transitional period. My responsibilities included managing current client relationships, project milestones and deadlines, identifying and implementing improvements in processes, scoping/bidding/budgeting projects.
During my time at Riser we implemented a process of scoping that greatly increased the level of detailed information received from the potential client before work began which in turn increased the accuracy of project bids and identified risks earlier in the process, helping to avoid costly mistakes and increasing overall productivity.
Board Member Assistant, Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum, July 2009-Present
I have worked with the volunteer UVEF board helping in various capacities including marketing, email campaigns, website maintenance and video production projects.
Motion Graphics Artist, BYU Broadcasting, BYU, May 2008-August 2008
Project: BYU Devotional Intro Graphics
Background: BYU Broadcasting wanted to update the look of their intro graphics for their weekly devotionals which were over 10 years old.
Involvement:
- We produced and presented an initial concept along with a timeline and budget for completion which was accepted.
- We worked on the intro in our downtime between projects and delivered the completed product on time and within budget.
Result: The final bumper now plays at the beginning of each devotional on campus as well as BYUTV.
DVD Developer, BYU Center for Instructional Design, Provo UT,
August 2005-May 2007
Project: Masterful Conducting: BYU DVD Course Materials
Background: Masterful Conducting is a graduate level choral conducting course at BYU. The instructors wanted a multimedia aid that would facilitate students in learning the minute details required in mastering the techniques taught in the course. After seven years and approximately $60,000 only 1 of 18 units had been completed.
Involvement:
- Set a schedule for production and the completion of each phase of the project.
- Significantly improved the processes for editing and creating the necessary graphics by implementing new editing techniques and software, reducing time and costs.
- Increased accountability by scheduling regular production meetings with the involved parties.
- Set processes for developing and testing the DVD, multiplying productivity when several new members were added to the team.
Result: Under my supervision, all 18 units spanning 7 DVDs were completed in just 2 years with a total additional cost of only $20,000. The DVD’s are currently in use in the BYU School of Music.
Audio/Video Specialist, Spin Media Marketing Inc., Provo,
May 2007-May 2008
Project: Spin Student Life DVD
Background: Spin Student Life evolved out of the need for businesses in Utah valley to more easily connect with the 55,000 students attending BYU and UVU in a fun and engaging way. Spin Student Life was released simultaneously as both a DVD and a website. The DVD was handed out and/or mailed to students to drive traffic to and interest in the website, which turned out to be a huge success. Many students surveyed who received the disc reported using it for several hours at a time and many more who used it shared it with their friends.
Involvement:
- Managed all design assets totaling over 5,000 files.
- Authored the final disc including 1500 menu screens, 20,00 buttons, games, videos, and a custom music player.
- Oversaw the work of design team to make sure their work met the specifications to be used in the DVD.
- Developed the processes utilized for testing and reporting bugs/fixes.
Result: The final product was delivered for duplication 99.9% error free and on schedule. The final budget for the project of $50,000 was met.
Senior Editor, Three Coin Productions, Draper, UT Nov 2008-Present
• Oversee all aspects of video post production for the company.
• Design motion graphics using Adobe After Effects and Apple Motion.
• Carry out all aspects of production including staging, lighting, and camera operation in multiple environments from live outdoor shoots to productions involving green screens.
Instructional Design/Graphic Design, Thrive Learning Institute, Lindon, June 2008-Present
• Designed video and graphics for web using Flash and After Effects.
• Designed, built and maintained company websites.
• Designed basic graphics and logos for company sites.
Camera Operator, Creative Media Group, Orem UT, June 2006-April 2008
• Operated Camera during multi camera shoot.
• Shot and submitted highlights for sporting events to be posted on the Web.
KBYU Studio, BYU, September 2004-April 2006
• Worked on a volunteer basis helping in various positions including camera, audio, grip, tape
operator, Production Assistant, and video editor during special events such as Guitars Unplugged, KBYU telethon, Homecoming Spectacular, and various sporting events.
Freelance Graphics Editor, Issimo Productions, Aug. 2006 – Present
Proficient in:
- Final Cut Studio Pro (Final Cut, DVD Studio, Soundtrack, Motion)
- Adobe CS4 Master Collection
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- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Flash
- Premiere Pro
- Soundbooth
- Dreamweaver
- PHP
- HTML/CSS
- Javascript/JQuery
- WordPress/Joomla/Drupal CMS
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Able to think about and solve problems creatively.
• Able to work efficiently under little to no supervision.
• Experienced in management positions.
