To design and develop awesome media projects using the best in traditional and interactive tools.

Media Services, University of Minnesota, Morris - Morris, Minn.
Assistant Director of Marketing Communications and Design
I am responsible for the production of traditional and interactive media for the University. Projects include Directing, writing, shooting and editing of educational, instructional, and marketing programming, University public relations, long form documentary and live television programming. Interactive duties include development and design of interactive projects for internet or classroom presentation materials including graphic design, authoring and the teaching of media tools for workshops and seminars.

Television Production Center, Minnesota State University Moorhead - Moorhead, Minn.
Television Production Assistant - Radio-TV Producer
Position involved writing, directing, editing and videography of educational, instructional, sporting and promotional projects for the university, faculty and staff. Additional duties included the direction of live, multi-camera events, computer graphics composition, remote production, audio recording and aid in the supervision and operation of the facility.

University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2007.
Master of Education
in addition to Educational Computing and Technology Certificate

Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1994.
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications - Advertising Concentration

Pioneer Public Television, Appleton, Minn.
Set Designer/builder
Projects involve the conceptual design and construction of stage sets used in many of Pioneer Public Television’s programs. Material estimation, prop acquisition and overall fabrication of each set are main responsibilities.
September 1995 - May 1998

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #620, Morris, Minn.
Board Secretary and Membership Coordinator
Core responsibilities include membership program development of a national, charitable, non-profit organization, consisting of 310 members. Position includes seat on board of trustees with full voting privileges to aid in the supervision of the organization's financial business matters, with gross sales exceeding one million dollars annually. Additional responsibilities include volunteer organization, fundraising, external and internal public relations, database development and maintenance, provide monthly and annual reports to national organization and have active role in the charitable giving decision-making process.
March 1998 - present

A complete listing of video technology and interactive software I use is available.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ten-Year Secretary Award, 2008
Upper Midwest Emmy award nomination - Documentary category, 2007.
Fraternal Order of Eagles National Publications Award - Grand Prize, 2005.
Fraternal Order of Eagles National Publications Award - 1st Place, 2004.
University of Minnesota Morris Outstanding Staff Award, 2003.
National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2001.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #620 Eagle of the Year, 1998.
National Mature Media Award, 1996.
North Dakota Professional Communicators College Communications Contest, 1992,93,95.
Fargo-Moorhead ADDY, 1994.

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