THEATER:
-Possess a firm understanding and knowledge of all facets of design, ranging from construction and installation, to rendering and final execution of scenic painting .
-Able to concieve and accomplish adept sets, scenic elements and lighting design to all sizes of theaters and performance spaces.
-Create effectual and innovative lighting, which captures the Director's desired mood and concepts.
-Exhibit an extensive understanding of the capabilities of lighting instruments, as well as their limits.
-Proficient at cost effective allocation and management of funds and spending throughout all production departments .
-Supervision of builds, arranging and preparing schedules,conducting safe and timely load ins and strikes.
- Devise and appoint running crews and technicians for productions of all sizes and caliber.
-Have written, directed and produced a wide variety of short films ( ranging from 2 minute shorts , industrials to documentary )
-Proficient and artistic lighting design and effects.
-Succesful scouting and securing of appropriate locations for primary shoots and B roll footage.
-Develop convincing and appropriate set designs and dressing for each scene to be shot.
-Operation of several types of mini-dv cams, as well as other format type video cameras .
-Skilled at visualization through editting, through both linear and non linear approaches.
-Maintain a knowledge of audio ( mics, equipment etc. ) and it's importance in production value, including the art of foley sound creation.
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-Microsoft Works, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and associated programs.
-Art Institute of Pittsburgh ( Oct. 1984 - June 1986 ) - Pittsburgh, Pa. A.A ( Visual Communications )
-ESTA-AACT ( Eastern States Finals )Festival Award for Outstanding Production ( Agnes of God ).
-Achieved President's List and maintained Dean's List while enrolled in school for Film and Video production.
-Elected to"Who's who among students in American Universities & Colleges- 2001-2002"