Video Art Director at Sun Valley Community Church
Motion Pictures and Film | Phoenix, Arizona Area, US
Nov
2011 - Present
Video Art Director / Sun Valley Community Church
• Develop video content that is relevant and incorporates necessary branding across multiple campuses.
• Create motion graphic elements that are relevant to the topic at hand.
• Conduct video shoots in a professional manner.
• Stay on top of technology and trends as they relate to filming, video editing, and motion graphics.
• Develop and maintain an archive of events, interviews etc that can be drawn upon for future use and are easily accessible.
• Ensure that large events at any campus have video coverage for archive purposes.
• Work with volunteer team to develop a specialized team to help with on and off site shooting needs.
• Produce final media that is usable in multiple formats and for multiple venues.
• Support the Video Tech Director periodically or as needed on some weekends by maintaining a working knowledge of protocols and intermediate troubleshooting on common weekend technical issues around the Gilbert Campus.
• Maintain existing video equipment and make recommendations or purchase new equipment that will supplement or complement existing or future needs pertaining to video shooting or post production work.
• Assist in designing weekend environment elements and coordinating the inclusion of video elements in the best way possible.
Aug
2010 - Present
Video & Motion Graphics Consigliere / Studio10j
Drawing upon ten years of video editing experience, have built a successful service business that allows a focus on video editing and motion graphics. Material I have made has been shown in front of thousands of people in church environments and used for marketing purposes at the beginning of several blockbuster film premieres. Some of my portfolio is available to view online at www.studio10j.com.
Jun
2011 -
Nov
2011
Video Production Engineer / Scottsdale Bible Church
Responsibilities - List of Primary Focuses
• Possess a heart for worship and serving on a unified Worship and Arts team.
• Develop and manage all Video-shooting, Computer Capture and Editing of all video production.
• Oversee and manage the recording, quality of audio and delivery of sermon video.
• Oversee all video/screen support of Worship services.
• Recruit, direct and manage actors and extras for video productions.
• Create branded sermon bumpers and openers in Adobe After Effects for weekly video announcements.
• Develop custom animations in partnership with Ministry teams for a Communicators message.
• Interface with all Ministry teams in need of video production to ensure projects and procedures align with SBC objectives and branding of messages.
• Document and maintain all inventory records for all video and production equipment.
• Recommend and prepare specifications for equipment and budgets for capital improvements.
• Requisition and monitor adequate inventory of spare equipment.
• Install new video equipment
• Customization of all DVD Menus and authoring for all video productions.
• Compression of videos for various formats including DVD, WEB, and Mobile Devices.
• Archiving and organizing all archives footage and source documents.
• Enlist, coordinate and train volunteers in all phases of Communication video responsibilities that are applicable.
• Provide continued training to volunteers to assist in increasing their knowledge and continued excellence in performing services.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.
Feb
2006 -
Jun
2011
Volunteer Weekend Director / Sun Valley Community Church
Directed the live worship environment at Sun Valley Community Church, coordinating volunteers, producing the camera shot mix and ensuring technical aspects of the weekend flowed smoothly.
Apr
2009 -
Jun
2010
Marketing Manager / Design Benefit Plans
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Jan
2008 -
Apr
2009
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Consulted with an East Coast financial services firm to launch Arizona operations. Directed the construction of new offices and facilitated the moving process. Standardized the client experience by researching and implementing new software solutions. Consulted with owner on the role of existing East Coast support staff and facilitated the transition to virtual assistants to reduce operation overhead. Implemented the transition to a paperless office in a compliance driven environment.
Aug
2006 -
Nov
2007
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Aug
2005 -
Aug
2006
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Earned Series 6 & Series 63 financial licenses as part of standard training. Completed advanced financial product training allowing for a higher level of client service. Delivered an excellent customer service experience to clients looking for guidance or suggestions in reallocating their existence investment portfolios.
May
2004 -
Jun
2005
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