Core Skills

• Graphic design
• Management
• Video production and post production
• Motion graphics
• 3D modeling, animation and rendering
• Audio recording, engineering and multi-track mixing
• On location photography and videography
• R&D, emerging technologies for web media
• UX / UI design
• Website design

 

Related Work Experience

Skillsoft Ireland Limited, Nashua, NH

Principal Visual Designer, Manager, June 16 2003 – May 12 2016

 

Managed designers in the creation of high quality visual elements, UI designs, video and audio products. Organized and accomplished many media projects start to finish, including the construction and administration of an internal video and audio studios. Led marketing projects using graphics, motion graphics and video.

 

 

• Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
• Reviewed final layouts and suggested improvements as needed
• Used computer software to generate new images
• Maintained archive of images, photos, and previous work products
• Researched new software or design concepts
• Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach and specified material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound
• Managed own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements
• Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions
• Attended photo shoots and video shoots to ensure that the products needed were obtained
• Conceptualized and helped design interfaces for web based educational products, and devices
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives were attained
• Obtained and distributed props and studio equipment needed to complete productions
• Determined formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training
• Recorded and edited audio material such as video soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment
• Directed and coordinated activities of assistants and other personnel during production
• Constructed and positioned properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment
• Created two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs
• Designed complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment
• Scripted, planed, and created animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques
• Composed and framed each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• Edited video for video productions, including non-linear editing
• Conferred with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements
• Assembled studio sets, and selected and arranged cameras, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming
• Observed sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements
• Instructed camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming
• Designed graphics for studio productions
• Organized and edited together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers
• Determined the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete video productions
• Set up and operated computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Selected and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible
• Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities
• Scheduled use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff
• Trained workers in use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights
• Tested equipment to ensure proper operation
• Set up and executed video transitions and special effects such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary
• Managed staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
• Determined staffing requirements, and interviewed, hired and trained new employees, or oversaw those personnel processes

 

Skillsoft Corporation, Nashua, NH

Senior Visual Designer, June 12 2000 – June 13 2003

 

• Researched and developed delivery methods for high quality media on the web. Created visual elements utilizing design principles for use in on-line training courses.
• Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
• Reviewed final layouts and suggested improvements as needed
• Used computer software to generate new images
• Maintained archive of images, photos, or previous work products
• Researched new software or design concepts
• Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound
• Scripted, planed, and created animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques
• Created two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs
• Designed complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment
• Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions
• Conceptualized and helped design interfaces for web based educational products, and devices

 

 

Cherry Media, Bolton, MA

Owner, President, February 19,1996 – June 9, 2000

 

• Created Graphic and website designs for customers using HTML / CSS. Successfully developed marketing and advertising campaigns for web and print.
• Built Cherry Media, a company offering website design, development, maintenance and hosting
• Successfully added satisfied web development customers to Cherry Media
• Designed, developed and maintain several web sites for over four years
• Researched and analyzed current trends in web design and development
• Integrated use of new software packages to expedite web site development and graphic development
• Analyzed and tested the functionality of web sites using several different browsers
• Hand coded web pages in raw HTML as well as using web design software tools
• Successfully integrated business advertising concepts into web site design
• Developed and implemented e-commerce solutions for online business
• Control operational budget and expenditures
• Direct daily operations of company, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines

 

 

 

 

WEZE RADIO, BOSTON, MA

On Air Personality, Producer, Assistant to the Chief Engineer, 1989 – 1992

 

•  Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
•  Identified station, and introduced or closed shows, using memorized or written scripts, and/or ad-libs.
•  Selected program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants.
•  Commented  on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
•  Operated control consoles.
•  Announced musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accepted requests from listening audience.
•  Recorded commercials for later broadcasts.
•  Studied background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews.
•  Kept daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcasts, such as musical selections and station promotions.
•  Installed, adjusted, and operated electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio programs.
•  Performed minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio equipment.
•  Notified supervisors when major equipment repairs were needed.
•  Monitored incoming and outgoing sound feeds to ensure quality, and notified directors of any possible problems.
•  Maintained inventories of audio tapes and related supplies.

 

Education

EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE, QUINCY, MA

BA Communications

  Cum Laude