2003-Present Rabobank Arena & Theater Bakersfield, CA
Stagehand/Graphics Operator/Camera Operator/Spotlight Operator
I perform stagehand duties which includes unloading & loading touring trucks, sound system assembly & tear down, lighting assembly & tear down, video system assembly & tear down, backline, spotlight operation, graphics production for Jumbotron during sporting events.
Work with HD cameras, Tricaster, Chyron, 360 System operation, Photoshop
2005-Present White Bear Enterprises Bakersfield, CA
D.P./Editor
Shoot and edit industrial and corporate videos for Kern County Elections Office & Kern County Child Support Services. Do extensive music video live performance production and editing with multiple camera set-ups. Repair and maintain video/audio production equipment.
Work with DV & HDV cameras, Work in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore, Cakewalk
2015-2016 Inclusion Films Bakersfield, CA
D.P./Editor
Teach special needs students 18yrs old and above the art of filmmaking in the school’s camera department. I instruct them on the tasks that a Director of Photography performs which includes camera operation, general composition knowledge, lighting techniques, grip duties as well as set design and construction.
Worked with Black Magic production camera, Worked in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, AfterEffects
2011-2016 KoRn Bakersfield, CA
Camera Operator, Truck Loader, Studio Tech, Stagehand, Security
I helped prep the band for tours & studio work. Loaded & unloaded trucks at the studio and on occasion would put together the crew and lead the truck loading and unloading operations. I also installed and maintained the security system for the studio and storage areas. I was in charge of looking after the studio and all of the band’s equipment when they were touring. I also went out on the road for two short tours to perform video tech and stagehand duties. I worked on numerous music videos for the band and directed, shot & edit a behind the scenes video for the song Way Too Far off the Path of Totality album. I also worked on The Encounter DVD as a camera operator.
2013-2015 Fox Theater Foundation Bakersfield, CA
Maintenance & Restoration
I performed maintenance tasks and restoration at the Bakersfield Fox Theater, which opened on Christmas Day 1930. I was responsible for the overall maintenance of the theater, I also designed and construction historical restorations when needed. I set-up and maintained a full working shop which included wood working tools as well as other tools needed to maintain the building. I worked largely unsupervised and was given the responsibility of purchasing items necessary to perform my duties with the Foundation’s credit cards and service accounts.
2001-2005 KGOV TV Bakersfield, CA
Producer/Director/Writer/Camera/Editor
Produced numerous half-hour programs for local broadcast; PSA’s’; educational shows and documentaries for government organizations and affiliated groups.
Worked with DV cameras, Operated Avid Xpress on an NT platform,
Worked in Photoshop, Commotion
1999 – 2001 KGET TV-17 Bakersfield, CA
Producer/Director
Produced, wrote, shot, and edited commercials, PSA’s and special projects for local clients.
Operated Avid Xpress on an NT platform.
Worked in Photoshop, Commotion, ICE’d Effects, BorisFX
Extensive use of state-of-the-art computers and video equipment.
Worked to maintain computer systems through management of media and files.
1996 – 1999 ADT Security Bakersfield, CA
Security System Installer Technician
Installed residential security systems, sold additional upgrades to meet customer’s needs. Serviced prior installations in both residential and commercial. Was responsible for company truck and resources.