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With over 30 years of expertise in the highly competitive Los Angeles media market, I am a trusted creative partner for writers, producers, and on-air talent, consistently delivering sophisticated, high-caliber final products. I am proud to have crafted the award-winning documentary Louder Than Rock, and I bring a versatile edge in content creation spanning broadcast news, entertainment, and sports.
In addition to editing and producing, I am a Media Consultant who develops cost-efficient media strategies that elevate brands and engage audiences. I also manage Zensational Waves, a YouTube channel focused on sound therapy, ambient mixes, and frequency-based meditations, continually exploring new creative and strategic opportunities in broadcast, streaming, and digital media.
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Work Experience
Founder/Creative Director at Chez Dave’s + davebtv
March 1, 2010 - PresentManage a personal edit suite including a 2019 Mac Pro with Adobe Creative Cloud, FCP X, and Topaz Video AI. Responsible for media creation and post production services.
Editor/Associate Producer at Chez Daves + Glo Roc
May 1, 2017 - PresentEdited full-length documentary "Louder Than Rock," including building motion graphics. The documentary has been showcased on the festival circuit and has won several awards.
Founder-Creative Director at Press Play Media Lab
March 1, 2010 - PresentCreate pitch and sizzle reels plus commercial material. Contracted with The Sheppard for post-production services. Responsibilities include compressing, encoding/transcoding files of different formats and frame rates, optimizing content for maximum impact, and preparing content for web, corporate events, and experiential environments. Clients include Herbalife, Microsoft, Simumetrix, and Price Grabber.
Director, Post Production at The Sheppard
May 1, 2014 - July 11, 2025Created pitch and sizzle reels, set up and oversaw post-production. Responsibilities included compressing and encoding/transcoding files, preparing content for web and events, fulfilling tape and digital deliverables. Clients included Microsoft, Herbalife, and Price Grabber.
Senior Editor/GOOD DAY LA at KTTV/Fox 11
September 1, 2009 - July 11, 2025Edited Jillian Reynold’s daily fashion segment "Style File" on the Emmy award-winning morning show GOOD DAY LA. Managed tasks including ingesting and organizing footage, locating and acquiring source material and b-roll, digitizing/importing footage and graphics, audio sweetening, and acquiring music cues.
News Editor-Fox 11 Morning News at KTTV/Fox 11
October 1, 2007 - July 11, 2025Cut media such as SOT's and packages. Located and acquired source material and b-roll. Experienced in taking in satellite and fiber feeds, digitizing and importing footage and graphics.
Daily Hire News Editor at KTTV/Fox
October 1, 2007 - July 11, 2025Cut media such as SOT's and packages, organized and played back pre-recorded elements during the live morning show. Technical Director using the “Flashcam” system for breaking news cut-ins and web casts. Played a significant role in transitioning from linear to non-linear Avid Newscutter edit systems.
Editor/Tape Operator-GOOD DAY LIVE at Twentieth Television
March 1, 2005 - July 11, 2025Edited Jillian Reynold's daily fashion segment "Style File," managed ingesting and organizing footage, digitizing/importing footage and graphics, audio sweetening and acquiring music cues.
Network Videotape Librarian at ABC Television
February 1, 1994 - July 11, 2025Barcoded and labeled all incoming tape material, inputted program and commercial material into the library computer system, tracked material to/from Commercial Integration, ensured air copies were ready for broadcast, and maintained order of all tapes in the vault.
Videotape Library Supervisor at Univision Network
May 1, 1991 - July 11, 2025Oversaw daily operations of the videotape library, tracked program material from overseas and expedited customs processing, ensured air copies were ready for broadcast, and maintained order of tapes in the vault.
On-Air Switcher (Master Control)/Videotape Operator/Camera Operator at Univision Network
February 1, 1990 - July 11, 2025Operated on-air switching of taped and live elements per network logs. Managed videotape machines and betacart commercial playback system. Operated studio cameras for daily newscasts and news magazine shows.
Freelance Photographer/Editor at Univision Network
January 1, 1989 - July 11, 2025ENG photography and editing for daily sportscasts and weekly sports shows.
Founder/Creative Director at Chez Dave’s + davebtv
March 1, 2010 - PresentRuns an editing suite including a 2019 Mac Pro with Adobe Creative Cloud, FCP X, and Topaz Video AI. Responsible for media creation and post production activities.
Editor/Associate Producer at Chez Daves + Glo Roc
May 1, 2017 - PresentEdited the full-length documentary 'Louder Than Rock', handling the entire edit and building motion graphics. The documentary has been widely recognized in the festival circuit, winning many awards.
Founder-Creative Director at Press Play Media Lab
March 1, 2010 - PresentCreated pitch and sizzle reels as well as commercial content. Contracted with various clients including The Sheppard, Herbalife, Microsoft, Simumetrix, and Price Grabber. Managed post-production services, file encoding and optimization for web and experiential environments.
Director, Post Production at The Sheppard
May 1, 2014 - July 11, 2025Set up and managed post-production operations, created pitch and sizzle reels, compressed and transcoded media for diverse clients such as Microsoft, Herbalife, and Price Grabber. Ensured timely fulfillment of tape and digital deliverables.
Senior Editor/GOOD DAY LA at KTTV/Fox 11
September 1, 2009 - July 11, 2025Edited Jillian Reynold’s daily fashion segment 'Style File' on the Emmy award-winning morning show. Responsible for footage ingest, organization, audio sweetening, and music cue acquisition.
News Editor-Fox 11 Morning News at KTTV/Fox 11
October 1, 2007 - July 11, 2025Cut media segments including SOTs and packages, acquired source material and B-roll, digitized footage and graphics, and managed satellite and fiber feeds.
Daily Hire News Editor at KTTV/Fox
October 1, 2007 - July 11, 2025Responsible for media cutting, organizing playback during live morning shows, master control operations using "Flashcam" remote camera, and aiding the transition to non-linear editing systems.
Editor/Tape Operator-GOOD DAY LIVE at Twentieth Television
March 1, 2005 - July 11, 2025Edited daily fashion segment 'Style File', ingesting and organizing footage, digitizing/importing graphics, sweetening audio, and acquiring music cues.
Network Videotape Librarian at ABC Television
February 1, 1994 - July 11, 2025Managed barcoding, labeling, and inputting all incoming tape material. Tracked commercial and program materials to ensure readiness for broadcast and maintained tape vault order.
Videotape Library Supervisor at Univision Network
May 1, 1991 - July 11, 2025Oversaw daily operations of the videotape library, tracked overseas program material processing through customs, and maintained readiness of tapes for broadcast.
On-Air Switcher (Master Control)/Videotape Operator/Camera Operator at Univision Network
February 1, 1990 - July 11, 2025Operated on-air switching of taped and live studio/satellite elements. Managed videotape machines and Betacart commercial playback systems. Operated studio cameras for daily newscasts and news magazine shows.
Freelance Photographer/Editor at Univision Network
January 1, 1989 - July 11, 2025ENG photography and editing for daily sportscasts and weekly sports shows.
Founder/Creative Director at Chez Dave’s + davebtv
March 1, 2010 - PresentManage own editing suite with advanced software and hardware to create media and deliver post-production services. Provide media creation, editing, motion graphics, and production for corporate and marketing clients.
Editor/Associate Producer at Chez Daves + Glo Roc
May 1, 2017 - PresentEdited full-length award-winning documentary Louder Than Rock, including cutting the entire documentary and building motion graphics for festival circuit success.
Founder-Creative Director at Press Play Media Lab
March 1, 2010 - PresentCreated pitch and sizzle reels and commercial materials. Provided post-production services for clients such as Herbalife, Microsoft, Simumetrix, and Price Grabber. Managed compression, encoding, and optimizing content for various platforms and events.
Director, Post Production at The Sheppard
May 31, 2014 - July 11, 2025Oversaw post-production services including pitch and sizzle reels, encoding transcoding files, and preparing content for web and corporate events. Supported projects for clients including Microsoft, Herbalife, and Price Grabber.
Senior Editor/GOOD DAY LA at KTTV/Fox 11
September 30, 2009 - July 11, 2025Edited daily fashion segment 'Style File' on a top-rated morning show. Managed ingesting and organizing footage, acquiring source material and B-roll, digitizing/importing footage and graphics, sweetening audio and acquiring music cues.
News Editor-Fox 11 Morning News at KTTV/Fox 11
October 31, 2007 - July 11, 2025Cut media elements such as SOT's and packages, sourced material and B-roll, handled satellite and fiber feeds, and digitized/imported footage and graphics.
Daily Hire News Editor at KTTV/Fox
October 31, 2007 - July 11, 2025Handled cutting media such as SOT's and packages, locating source material, organizing pre-recorded elements during live shows, and technical directing using remote camera systems. Played a key role in transition to non-linear editing systems.
Editor/Tape Operator-GOOD DAY LIVE at Twentieth Television
March 31, 2005 - July 11, 2025Edited daily fashion segment 'Style File', managing ingesting and organizing footage, digitizing/importing content, audio sweetening, and music acquisition.
Network Videotape Librarian at ABC Television
February 28, 1994 - July 11, 2025Managed videotape library operations including barcoding and labeling tapes, tracking program and commercial material, ensuring readiness for broadcast, and maintaining vault order.
Videotape Library Supervisor at Univision Network
May 31, 1991 - July 11, 2025Supervised videotape library daily operations, tracked international program material including customs processing, ensured broadcast readiness, and maintained tape vault organization.
On-Air Switcher (Master Control)/Videotape Operator/Camera Operator at Univision Network
February 28, 1990 - July 11, 2025Operated on-air switcher for live and taped content, managed videotape machines and commercial playback systems, and operated studio cameras for news broadcasts.
Freelance Photographer/Editor at Univision Network
January 31, 1989 - July 11, 2025Performed ENG photography and editing for daily sportscasts and weekly sports shows.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982Qualifications
Apple Certified Final Cut Pro 7 Level One
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Apple Certified Final Cut Pro 7 Level One
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
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