QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Extensive previous experience with videography and off-line editing of skateboarding. Strong ability to
operate digital video equipment. Extremely proficient with non-linear and computerized video editing
systems, including Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects. Dynamic team-player, strong ability to
work independently, high level of self-motivation, professional, and loyal to the company. Proven abilities
to be an efficient, multi-tasked, dependable & reliable worker. Observant, keen on details, and goal oriented.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Videographer / Offline Editor 2006-Present
Skate Crime Productions, Van Nuys, CA
-Video editing of HD, HDV, DV and SD footage
-Skateboard camera operator and editor for music videos
-Edit corporate videos, commercials, and promos for high profile clients in the skateboard industry
-Producing, directing on location and studio shooting
-Main web content provider for BNQT.com, a subsidiary of USA Today
Web Video Producer / Editor / Videographer October 2007-May 2008
SkateBook (skatebook.tv), Manhattan Beach, CA
-Edited, compressed, and encoded videos for internet
-Produced, directed and shot on location interviews
-Posted a new video clip everyday, dramatically increasing web traffic
Videographer / Editor 2001-2005
Black Label Skateboards, Costa Mesa, CA
-Produced, directed, and shot on location
-Shot and edited a full length skateboard video selling 15,000 DVD copies
-Assistant edited and filmed 4 full length skateboard features selling a combined total of 60,000 DVD
copies
Senior Staff Videographer / Assistant Editor 1996-2001
Progression Video Magazine, San Clemente, CA
-Video and television production
-Video editing
-Segment producer
-Shot on location
EDUCATION
A.A., Asian Studies, University of Maryland (Asian Division) Yokosuka,Japan April 1996
LANGUAGES 1996
Fluent in Japanese. Received certification for level 2 of the government sponsored
Nihongo Noryoku Shiken (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)