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I’m a professional Video Editor, Motion Graphics and Post-Production specialist with over 30 years of experience delivering creative solutions for television stations, commercials, agencies, and businesses. I design, edit, and polish visuals across video, podcasts, prints, and logos, always aiming for clear storytelling and polished production aesthetics.
I’ve worked on live broadcasts, photography projects, and graphic design, collaborating with editors, directors, and producers to bring ideas to life for a wide range of clients and campaigns.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Video Post-Production Specialist at Self-employed
January 1, 2003 - PresentDesign of graphics; editing videos, podcasts, sales letters, print and logo design.
Live Broadcast Director at KJEO-TV
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 2002Live broadcast directing, graphics design, video editing in the Creative Services Department.
Disc Jockey at KFRE Radio
June 18, 1981 - August 30, 1982Disc jockey on-air; played records, tapes and voiced commercials and PSA announcements.
Freelance Video Post-Production at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - PresentDesign of graphics; editing videos; podcasts; video sales letters; print and logo design.
Disc Jockey at KFRE Radio
June 2, 1981 - August 22, 1982Disc jockey on-air live; played records, tapes and voiced commercials.
Photographer’s Mate at US Navy
February 18, 1974 - February 10, 1978Photos and motion pictures specialist. Official photos; cruise to the Persian Gulf.
Live Broadcast Director / Graphic Designer / Video Editor at KJEO-TV
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 2002Directed live broadcasts, designed graphics, and edited video in the Creative Services Department; responsible for television directing, camera, and regulatory compliance.
Disc Jockey at KRER Radio
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1982Disc jockey on-air; played records, tapes and voiced commercials.
Photographer's Mate at U.S. Navy
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978Photos and motion pictures specialist; official photos; cruises to the Persian Gulf.
Education
School of Photography at US Navy School of Photography
May 7, 1974 - September 5, 1974US Navy Motion Picture School at US Navy
September 9, 1974 - January 14, 1975Radio and Television at California State University, Fresno
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983Disc Jockey at KFRE Radio
June 2, 1981 - August 22, 1982Certificate in Photography at US Navy School of Photography
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975Radio and Television Experience at California State University, Fresno
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983Qualifications
School of Photography (US Navy)
May 7, 1974 - September 5, 1974Television Director/Graphics
May 17, 1982 - November 19, 2002Disc Jockey
June 2, 1981 - August 22, 1982US Navy Motion Picture School
September 9, 1974 - January 14, 1975Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government
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