Professional Experience - Film and Television

For nearly six years I have been employed at UCLA Extension in the Department of Entertainment Studies as a Program Representative II.  I coordinate Film, Television, Animation and Post-Production courses. Specifically I

Manage the Apple Pro Training Series Program. As an Apple Certified Training Center, I oversee the courses in Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Shake, and Logic.  I proctor the Apple Certified Pro Exams and assist in hiring new instructors and implementing new courses.

Manage a 20 seat PC Lab and a 14 seat Macintosh Lab
UCLA Extension offers some of the most complex music and animation programs available.  Maya, 3ds max, Combustion, Entertainment Partners Budgeting, as well as the Final Cut Pro, Cubase, Digital Performer and Pro Tools LE.  From hiring and training the lab staff, scheduling the courses in the lab, insuring course materials are loaded and communicating configurations.  I have also problem solved configuration problems in the Macintosh lab and created documentation on procedures, in addition to researching and budgeting new courses, software and hardware purchases.

Planning and Coordinating Film and Television Courses
Taught by professionals in the Industry, I implement the courses from start to finish, including complex film shoots, coordinating 30 courses per quarter, planning two quarters in advance.  I counsel our diverse student body and recommend future programs to the department management.

Forming Relationships with Industry Professionals
Kodak, Digital Film Tree, Mole-Richardson, The Tokyo Foundation are some of the organizations I have worked in conjunction with in the development of unique course offerings.

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