WORK EXPERIENCE:
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78th Signal Battalion, Visual Information Division (05/08/2006 - Present)
Chief, Visual Information Division
Camp Zama, Japan

Started as Television Branch Chief in May 2006. Promoted/reassigned to Chief, Visual Information Division in April 2007. Significant achievements while working at the 78th Signal Battalion, Visual Information Division:

- Selected as the 78th Signal Battalion 2008 NETCOM Hero for outstanding performance.

- Built and led a cohesive and highly effective team that was awarded the 2007 Pacific Federal Executive Board Team Excellence Award representing the 516th Signal Brigade.

- Created the US Army Garrison Japan (USAGJ) Commander's 2007 Strategic Communications Presentation significantly contributing to the Garrison being recognized as the 2007 Army Community Of Excellence (ACOE).

- Conceived, planned and produced an award-winning, monthly, public affairs community relations television show entitled "The Post Signal" featuring the 78th Signal Battalion and shown on the Command Information Channel at all US Army installations on the island of Honshu, Japan.

- Completed the installation of an $800,000 television studio upgrade, saving the taxpayer $25,000 in installation fees.

Duties as Chief, Visual Information Division:
Responsible for planning and directing visual information and public affairs support activities including broadcast facility operations, television production, web design, photography, graphic design, multimedia production and training support operations for a variety of units throughout Japan. Serve as United States Army, Japan (USARJ) Visual Information Manager. Advise customers on the appropriate use of various types of electronic and traditional media. Develop methods and procedures impacting overall graphic, photography, web design and TV production operations to ensure that products and services are of the highest quality and that deadlines are met. Prepare scripts, speeches and strategic communications presentations. Oversee the creation of Public Information, Command Information, Community Relations and Media Relations programs and products. Directly involved in creating local media campaigns for a variety of community relations events such as Bon Odori Festival and the Cherry Blossom Festival. Conduct monthly community relations and military to military relations tours of installation facilities for local political officials and Japanese military officers. Inform and advise Public Affairs Officers and Commanders on emerging Internet technologies and web site design trends. Prepare position papers, formulate guidance and interpret policies for the Command Group, staff and customers. Coordinate and oversee the re-broadcast of Armed Forces Network (AFN) television programming to US Army facilities and housing areas throughout Japan. Train, mentor and offer career guidance and support to a staff of 20 personnel including Soldiers, Civilians and local national employees. Develop performance plans and perform performance reviews. Recommend formal training for Soldiers and civilians including Defense Information School (DINFOS) Visual Information, Journalism and Public Affairs courses. Execute the VI equipment and supplies budget from various funding sources. Serve as a Public Affairs television correspondent, reporter and photographer when required to support the USAGJ and USARJ Public Affairs Offices.

Duties as Television Branch Chief:
Served as the 78th Signal Battalion, Visual Information Division, Television Branch Chief. Directly supervised the photography, video production, AV support and CCTV maintenance staff. Coordinated activities and directed all supporting personnel involved in high-profile, bilateral events requiring real-time video, sound systems and multimedia support services. Responsible for all TV Branch functions including oversight, management and operation of CCTV systems, a multi-camera broadcast television studio, Electronic News Gathering (ENG) systems, non-linear editing systems, audiovisual presentation systems, simultaneous interpretation equipment and all associated personnel. Conceived, directed, edited and produced a monthly community relations TV program. Designed web sites utilizing advanced HTML, Flash, Javascript and CSS. Created high-end video and web animation using various graphic design, compositing and animation tools including Adobe AfterEffects and Flash. Met with senior leaders, commanders, subject matter experts, and USARJ/USAGJ staff members to develop strategic communications and community relations products, public affairs television programming, DVDs, and Internet/intranet web sites. Directed the development of strategic communications products in support of the Senior Mission Commander, the Garrison Commander and the Battalion Commander. Managed and tracked all TV Branch hand receipts, supplies and equipment. Prepared submissions for DoD VI Production Awards, Keith L. Ware Awards and other awards competitions. Served as the Division's primary Information Management Officer responsible for maintaining, configuring and acquiring client and server-side hardware and software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Flash) and Final Cut Studio (Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack).

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US Army Combat Readiness Center (10/31/2005 - 04/30/2006)
Electronic Multimedia Systems Specialist
Fort Rucker, Alabama United States
Supervisor: John Hooks - 334-255-3557; Contact: Yes
Pay Grade: GS-11

Significant achievements while working at the US Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center:

- Conceived, planned and coordinated with the Discovery Channel to create a 90 minute special episode of the popular Discovery Channel TV show, "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe" featuring the US Army. In addition the Discovery Channel agreed to provide the host of the show to appear in safety spots that aired on American Forces Networks and played in AAFES Theaters worldwide.

- Planned and built a distributed network rendering system for processor-intensive 2D/3D animations that allowed rendering speed gains of 800% utilizing existing computers and software for a net cost to the taxpayer of $0.

Duties: Served as video producer/editor of film, video, multimedia, web and DVD productions in support of the Combat Readiness Center's "Own The Edge" Composite Risk Management (CRM) worldwide safety education and training campaign. Supervised, planned and produced multiple film, video, web and multimedia productions. Worked directly with the Commanding General, the Commanding General's staff and other high-ranking officials. Consulted with subject matter experts, video production teams and graphic design teams to plan the layout and style of unique video, web and multimedia products, programs and packaging. Responsibilities included knowledge of all phases of audiovisual production, story development, writing, producing, shooting, video editing, video graphics, web animation, web design, and video compression for the web. Coordinated with installation public affairs officers and the US Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Los Angeles (OCPA-LA) to develop national and international web, video and film productions designed to be seen by the general public and portray the US Army in a positive light. Conducted interviews with senior civilians, high-ranking military officials and celebrities. Additional duties included the production of high-end 2D/3D graphics and animation for web and video projects using Adobe AfterEffects, Flash and other industry-standard multimedia and animation production tools.

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BHT Entertainment (02/15/2004 - 03/01/2005)
Creative Director
Nashville, Tennessee United States
Supervisor: Troy Collins - 615 306 1066; Contact:Yes

Significant achievements while working at BHT Entertainment:

- Designed recording label and entertainment group identity packages and logos that are still in use on CDs, DVDs and various other products that have sold millions of copies worldwide.

- Coordinated the release of all BHT Entertainment products to be sold on the Internet at the iTunes store and various other web-based retailers and subscription services.

Duties: Responsible for developing and maintaining the entire visual identity of the group utilizing computer graphics, web sites, animation, digital video, multimedia, and print. Planned and executed public information and media relations campaigns. Responded in written and oral form to queries from the news media, music industry insiders and the public. Reported directly to the Senior Vice-President of Marketing. Managed all video production, web design, graphic design and pre-press operations. Designed posters, brochures, flyers, advertisements and product packaging. Designed, developed, acquired, implemented, programmed and integrated video, computer graphics, animation, web sites, multimedia presentations, digital photos and DVD. Coordinated logistics and directed video production personnel in the studio, master control room and post- production environments. Developed contracts and managed expenses for productions requiring significant planning and scheduling. Produced and directed live concert events using a multi-camera remote production truck. Designed and programmed elaborate, cutting-edge web sites utilizing the latest web development tools and techniques including Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Flash animations and navigation, XML, SQL, Javascript, PHP and other technologies for artists and labels including www.ramblerrecords.com, www.beatmart.com, www.trevormorganmusic.com , and www.bhtrecords.com.

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SyncLogic (04/01/1997 - 12/31/2003)
Co-founder, Principal
Nashville, Tennessee United States

Significant achievements while working at SyncLogic:

- Featured as one of 22 top digital video production professionals in the book "Premiere and After Effects Studio Secrets" published by Wiley Publishing in 2003

- Created and launched over 50 private, corporate and entertainment industry web sites.

- Designed, built and maintained web, email, ftp, database and file servers that served more than 20 million unique visitors per week.

- Created 2D/3D animations, graphics and special effects that were used in various national and regional advertisements and entertainment products including the Super Bowl pre-game show and a major Hollywood movie.

Duties: Co-founded a successful multimedia production company with numerous national and regional accounts. Developed, scripted, storyboarded, produced, videotaped and edited television shows and promotional videos with production budgets exceeding $100K. Produced and directed multiple camera remote and in-studio productions. Planned, organized and coordinated the production of educational, instructional and promotional television programs and commercials, multimedia presentations and web sites for regional and national clients. Developed and maintained budgets and spending for projects. Participated in a variety of live television and radio programs. Conceived of and developed a highly-effective production methodology to complete projects on time and on budget. Consulted directly with Presidents, CEOs and other high-ranking executives at large private companies. Acted as a specialized Internet Service Provider utilizing the latest web development tools and techniques. Designed and programmed a myriad of web sites for private sector companies and music artists including www.synclogic.com, www.recourses.com, www.musicrow.com, www.tobykeith.com, www.daywind.com, www.giantnashville.com, and others.

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Anode Interactive (08/01/1996 - 03/01/1997)
Director of Digital Media
Nashville, Tennessee United States

Director of the interactive development department. Designed and programmed CD-ROMs, web sites and touch-screen kiosks for various national and local clients including the Country Music Hall of Fame and The Cowboy Hall of Fame. Met and coordinated with management, account representatives, project managers, clients and members of my department to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.

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Meridian Post (03/01/1996 - 07/01/1996)
Video Graphics Specialist/3D Artist
Nashville, Tennessee United States

Produced and designed graphics and special effects for various national and regional commercials and television shows originating on film and video using 2D and 3D graphics tools. Worked primarily in D1 resolution and output primarily to Digital Betacam.

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WSRE Public Television (08/01/1994 - 12/20/1995)
Special Program Technician
Pensacola, Florida United States

Operated and maintained a Computer Bulletin Board System (BBS) and internet site for Math teachers in the television station's service area (PBS Mathline). Helped teachers set up computer hardware and software. Wrote, produced and hosted MathLine system training videos that were distributed to other PBS stations. Learned linear/tape-based editing and computer graphics skills. Designed several show openers and station IDs including the show opener for a nationally-aired PBS cooking show. Operated character generator, mixed audio and operated cameras for multi-camera live events in the studio and using the remote production truck. Appeared as on-air talent during local PBS funding drives.

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United States Air Force (06/08/1989 - 06/07/1993)
Turboprop Propulsion System Specialist
Hurlburt Field, Florida United States

Turboprop mechanic, US Air Force. Worked primarily on AC-130 Gunships at Hurlburt Field Florida for the 16th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Group, 1st Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command. Served in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War in support of Operation Southern Watch. Served 4 years with an Honorable discharge at E-4 (Senior Airman).

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EDUCATION:
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University of Maryland University College (06/01/2006 - Present)

Public Affairs Officer Distributed Learning Course (October 2007 - Present)
Army Institute for Professional Development (Based on the DINFOS PAO Course)

Army Management Staff College - 16 April 06 - 26 April 07
Civilian Education System (CES) Basic Course (resident course)

Army E-Learning/SkillPort Courses:
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The Leader as a Model (March 2007)
Giving Feedback to Colleagues (March 2007)
Overview to Effective Business Communication (March 2007)
Decisions and Risk (March 2007)
Basics of Budgeting (March 2007)
Effective Team-building Strategies (March 2007)
Foundations of Effective Thinking (March 2007)
Project Planning (March 2007)
Goals and Goal Setting (April 2007)
Analyzing Workplace War Zones (April 2007)
Organization of the Federal Government (April 2007)
Environmental Regulations Overview (April 2007)
Occupational Health and Safety (HRCI/PHR) (April 2007)
Operational and Organizational Security (April 2007)
EEO and Affirmative Action (HRCI/PHR) (April 2007)

Technical Training:
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Future Media Concepts Lightwave 3D Master Modeling & Animation Class (April 2006)
Digital music and the Internet (September 2000)
Desktop Publishing Tools: Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (October
1997)
Advanced Video Graphics with Adobe AfterEffects (August 1996)
AVID Editing Techniques (June 1996)
Cross-Platform Computer Networking Strategies (October 1994)
Computer-based non-linear editing with Adobe Premiere (August 1993)

Community College of the Air Force (06/01/1991 - 06/01/1993)

USAF Technical School (07/01/1989 - 10/15/1989)
Turboprop Propulsion System Specialist, Honor Graduate

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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AWARDS
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2008 NETCOM Hero

2007 Pacific Federal Executive Board Team Excellence Award

2006-2007 Department of The Army Visual Information Production Awards
First Place - Public/Internal Information Category - WiFi Sniffer Spot
First Place - Education & Training Category - IED Frontline Lessons Learned
Third Place - Overall Competition - IED Frontline Lessons Learned

Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service - September 2006

Numerous coins and certificates of appreciation for superior performance 2005-2008

Nashville Advertising Federation 2002 ADDY Award
Web Site Design, www.donmoen.com

Chordant Music Group Momentum Award
Best Sales Presentation, August 2001

US Air Force Achievement Medal
Hurlburt Field, Florida, 7 June 1993

Southwest Asia Service Medal June 1993
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PRESS
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Featured and quoted in Pacific Voice Magazine, Spring 2007 edition article
"78th Premieres new TV show in Japan"

Featured in the book Premiere and After Effects Studio Secrets, by Stan Carver II

Published by Wiley Publishing in 2003
Extensively quoted with numerous photographic examples of my work

Featured and quoted in the Music Row Magazine Article
"Music, Nashville and the Internet", September 2000

Featured and quoted in Nashville Computer User Magazine Article
"The Media Lab", October 1998
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Received an outstanding performance appraisal for every evaluation conducted while
serving as a GS/NSPS employee.

Over 10 years of management/supervisory experience and over 15 years professional broadcast video, web, print and multimedia production experience.

Advanced knowledge of current film/video production, web design, 2D/3D animation and graphic design
tools and techniques.

Academic Planning Committee Advisor
Web Developer Degree Program, 2002/2003 Academic Year
Nashville State Technical Community College

Expert Panelist (Digital Music Downloads)
MusicRow Seminar, September 2001

Expert Panelist (Internet and Multimedia Technology)
Comcast Internet @Home Seminar, October 2000
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