OVERVIEW

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Creative Director & Principal, Shtooky
San Francisco CA, 2008 – present
Shtooky is a creative agency that supplies a variety of media production services. From content development, scriptwriting, and design, to editing and motion graphics we provide a la carte services to meet the needs of corporate and documentary producers. As a creative director, I have helped produce hundreds of videos - from leading cross-functional teams in creative development, directing on-set crews to managing post-production, I always aim to deliver meaningful content that’s on-time and on-budget.

Clients: Adobe, Autodesk, Ben & Jerry’s, Björk, Cisco, Dolby, Edelman, IBM, Microsoft, Nest Labs, Nokia, Pachamama Alliance, Paul Hawken, Pandora, Pixvana, Steelcase, UCSF, Verily, Zynga

Creative Director & Producer, Dolby Laboratories Inc.
San Francisco CA, 2011 – present
As a consultant with Emotion Studios, I worked with Dolby engineering staff and scientists to direct videos that introduced new technologies or explained existing ones. From concept to completion, I led creative teams in writing, shooting, interviewing and creating motion graphics. With my own company I have continued to create motion graphics and other content for marketing initiatives as well as Dolby’s new cinema experience.

Creative Producer, Adobe Systems Inc.
San Francisco CA, 2009 – present
Adobe is the premiere creator of digital tools and services for creative professionals. As a consultant for Emotion Studios and through my own company I have helped produce a wide variety of video and motion content for marketing, events and user education. Working with product managers, creative directors, producers and marketing staff, I develop creative concepts, write scripts, edit, and create motion graphics.

Creative Director & Producer, HP Inc.
San Francisco CA, 2008 – present
As a consultant with Emotion Studios, I was the creative director for over 50 videos for this Silicon Valley Giant. From concept to completion, I led cross-functional teams in creative development, creating pitch decks and presenting concepts to stakeholders. Working with directors and producers, I helped cast, schedule and allocate resources to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. On-set I interviewed subjects, directed crew and talent, and monitored content for accuracy. In post I managed content and narrative by directing post-production staff and maintaining close relationships and feedback loops with clients. 

Creative Consultant, Pixvana Inc.
San Francisco CA, 2016 - 2017
This plucky startup is blazing new trails in XR video production with exciting new tools andcontent delivery networks. Working with producers and marketing staff, I helped to script, edit and animate several videos outlining the challenges inherent to 360 video production.

Creative Director, Microsoft
San Francisco CA, Fall 2014
As a consultant for Edelman Digital, I developed, pitched, wrote and co-directed 13 videos forthe Microsoft Store holiday campaign, “There’s Happiness Inside”. Working closely with theclient, agency and production company, I oversaw the creative vision from start to finish.

Editor & Motion Graphic Artist, Agency Collective
San Francisco CA, 2007 – 2008
Agency Collective is an innovative multimedia agency and design firm. As their principal video editor, I helped produce video and motion graphic content - on set, I assisted with technical direction, directing camera blocking and coverage. As a motion graphic artist, I helped to design content and mentor junior staff.

Clients: IDEO, Kumon, Livescribe, NHK, Nike, Qualcom, Samsung, THX, Ubisoft and Yahoo.

Creative Director/Principal, Bullet Train Media,
San Francisco CA, 2005 - 2007
Bullet Train Media was a creative agency that specialized in quick turnarounds and lean budget. As a founder and creative director, I helped produce and direct video and web content for corporate and documentary clients.

Clients: Adobe, AKQA, Corel, Cisco, Diamond Foods, Nokia, Nvidia

Video Editor & Motion Graphic Artist, Freelance
San Francisco CA, 2000 – 2005
As a gun for hire editor and motion graphic artist I helped produce video content for a wide variety of corporate, non-profit and documentary clients. Whether creating broadcast spots, corporate presentations, or even puppet shows, I brought the same attention to detail and ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics. And I was never afraid to stretch my wings - I was always ready and eager to pick up a camera, wield a boom mic, or get immersed in content research and copy writing.

Clients: Academy of Art, Canon, Intel, Japan Airlines, Livewire Media, McCann-Erickson, Nikon, Netgear, Nvidia, OPI, Port of Oakland, Sega, Wired

Writer, Researcher & Editor, Sun Microsystems
San Francisco CA, 2000 - 2002
As a consultant with Robert Lundahl & Associates, I helped to craft the Emmy award winningPBS series “Digital Journey”. This documentary series explored how emerging technologieswere reshaping culture, business, the environment, and even sports.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Steadicam Operator Workshop, October 1997
​The International Film and Television Workshops, Rockport ME
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​Avid Master Editor Workshop, September 1997
​The International Film and Television Workshops, Rockport ME
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​B.F.A. Film and Video Production, June 1996
​York University, Toronto Canada

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