Education

 


 

 

 • Brooklyn College, Master of Fine Arts, - Television Production - 1994

• State University of New York, College at Oneonta - Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, Film minor
     1985

• George Washington University - Center for Professional Development
   Certificate in Interactive Multimedia - 2003
Employment

 
2004 - present

The University of Colorado Denver
Department of Film and Television, Denver, CO
Associate Professor - Teaching Introduction to Digital Editing, Film and Video Post Production II, III, IV, Editing Aesthetics. Using Final Cut Pro, Avid. Concurrently producing, directing and editing a variety of projects.
2003 - 2004

THE DC OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Washington, DC
Editing Systems Specialist. - Video Editor using Avid, Final Cut Pro, as well as CMX linear editing systems. Regular use of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and other multimedia applications. Also, acting as Director and Technical Director on live television programming. Responsible for Directing the DC Mayor's Weekly Press Conference.

 

  
1999 - 2003 THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Washington, DC
Electronic Media Program, Director and Assistant Professor. Responsible for course scheduling, student internships, curriculum development, and project planning. Teaching Television Workshop, Image Design (television studio production), Sound Design, Independent Study, and Production for Non-Majors.

1995 - 1999
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN
Assistant Professor - Taught Audio Production, TV Studio Production, TV Studio Production II, Television Workshop, Radio Production, Introduction to Film, and Elements of Broadcasting. Produced and directed both TV and Film productions for the University, and as independent projects. Launched a student produced news program in conjunction with the Journalism Department. Advised both graduate and undergraduate students. Organized annual student film showcase. 		 

1994 - 1995
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, Savannah, GA
Professor of Video - taught Introduction to Video and Multi Camera Production. Also worked for the college video production facility. Advised both graduate and undergraduate students. 		 

1992 - 1994
"ALL ABOUT TV" Brooklyn, NY
Producer and Director - nationally distributed talk show which aired weekly on WNET in New York. Prior duties included Camera Operator,Technical Director, Electronic Graphics, Floor Manager, Audio Operator, and TelePrompTer. 		 

1992 - 1994
POINT ONE PRODUCTIONS, Cranford, NJ
Camera operator and Editor - Extensive use of both Betacam-SP field and studio equipment for industrial, medical, sports, and commercial video productions. 		 

1987 - 1993
VIDEO CRAFTWORK , Great Neck, NY
Owner and Chief Operating Officer - A video production firm specializing in industrial and educational videos. Handled all aspects from initial client contact, camera operation, lighting, editing, scripting, crew coordination, computer graphics, film to tape transfers, advertising, and marketing. 		 

Grants and Academic Awards
  		 
2002 •Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Award - Television Production, Portugal

1995

•Memphis Arts Council - Film production
•Faculty Research Grant: University of Memphis - Film Production
•Tennessee Arts Commission - Film production