experience
Creative Director / Owner | Lamphere Enterprises, 2007-Current
Founded video production company.
Producer | Pierpont Productions, 2006-2007
Conceptualize, plan, direct, and produce long format documentary pieces, television commercials, training videos, and video marketing materials.
Creative Services Director | WWTV Heritage Broadcasting, 2002-2006
Supervised creative direction, quality control, and productivity of department.
Interviewed, hired, and managed creative staff.
Coordinated scheduling, project bidding, time tracking, and creative work flow.
Refined my production skills working on varied projects: high definition video pieces, video for the internet, commercial spot production, & long format.
Specified and implemented the purchasing & installation of new video technologies.
Developed loyal connections with clients, instructed creative workshops and greatly improved the caliber of creative.
Videographer - Editor - Motion Graphics Designer | WWTV Heritage Broadcasting, 1999-2002
Designed motion graphic elements for news and on air promotion campaigns.
Worked closely with clients to develop marketing and image concepts.
Wrote, shot, and edited commercials, promos, and long format projects.
Served as in house voice talent.
Technical Director | WWTV Heritage Broadcasting, 1998 - 1999
Directed live newscasts.
Created news graphics.
Supervised technical staff.
Production Engineer | Cadillac Area Public Schools Cable Access, 1993-2002
Produced commercials, long format projects, and training videos.
Designed and installed master control and production facilities.
On site technical supervisor and chief engineer.
Production Manager | WGKI - Fox 33 GRK Productions, 1994-1998
Coordinated production department.
Responsibilities included copy writing, conceptualization, videography, editing, scheduling, job quoting, personnel management, and budgeting.
Assisted in the technical design and installation of new television station facility.
Freelance Utility, CBS Early Show , 2007
Freelance Grip Assist, The Duncan Group, 2006
Freelance Videographer, Pierpont Productions, 2004-2005
Freelance Videographer, Rocket Video Productions, 1999 - 2005
Freelance Videographer, SCCA Pro-Rally Series, SPEEDCHANNEL, 2000 - 2003
Freelance Videographer, Winter X-Games, ESPN, 2000
awards
2005 Michigan Association of Broadcasters 1st Place - Best Television Commercial
2004 Michigan Association of Broadcasters 1st Place - Best Television Commercial
2002 Michigan Advertising Excellence Award, Merit
2002 Michigan Association of Broadcasters 1st Place - Best Television Commercial
2001 Michigan Advertising Excellence Award
2001 Michigan Association of Broadcasters 1st Place - Best Television Commercial
*References Available Upon Request
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