CAREER SUMMARY: Creative Producer and program and project management professional with a wide range of experience in the entertainment and recording industry, as well as audio, video and radio production, education, education administration, and non-profit administration.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE PRODUCER & PRINCIPAL
Oddua Productions
Oakland, CA
2011-Present
Oddua Productions (OP) is an independent media production company that produces audio content, including audio books, original music, and vocal narration. OP also provides videography, video production and post-production services.
- Specialize in audio book production as recording engineer, vocal coach, editor and publisher; primarily working with authors to narrate their own audio books.
- Compose and record original music for video, entertainment, and radio using the following software: ProTools, Logic Pro, Garage Band, and Soundtrack Pro.
- Develop curriculum and teach the Podcast Production and Publication class at the Bay Area Video Coalition, (BAVC, San Francisco).
- Create and manage the online portfolio websites and social media accounts of various clients and organizations, in order to maintain communication with the public and manage the marketing of different brands using WordPress, the Adobe Creative Suite, and other various online and offline software.
- Co-produced the podcast radio show, “Making It Work Radio,” which completed its third season. 4th season currently in development. MIW features interviews of diverse individuals on how they survive and thrive in the San Francisco Bay Area, and why it’s worth it. www.makingitworkradio.com
ADVANCED TRAINING MANAGER & INSTRUCTOR
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC)
San Francisco, CA
2015-2020
BAVC is a community hub and resource for media makers in the Bay Area and across the country, serving over 7,500 freelancers, filmmakers, job-seekers, activists, and artists every year. BAVC provides access to media making technology, storytelling workshops, a diverse and engaged community of makers and producers, services and resources.
- Managed the recruiting and administration of the advanced training instructors and curriculum.
- Created and maintained the schedule of all advanced training and advanced training staff.
- Worked one-on-one with prospective and continuing adult students who engaged with BAVC to develop their skills in the multimedia arts, through courses, workshops, and certification programs.
- Engaged the advanced training learning community in various events throughout the year to engage and develop professional networking.
- Taught Podcasting and Audio Editing (ProTools) classes.
OPERATIONS MANAGER AND STUDIO & PRODUCTION MANAGER
The Center for Investigative Reporting
Emeryville, CA
2008-2014
CIR is a non-profit multi-media organization, focusing on investigative reporting. It has changed its name to Reveal – a website, and public radio program, podcast and social media platform, where they publish their multi-platform work.
As Operations Manager:
- Helped design and implement the growth from an 8 person office to an 80 person organization in 5 years, and maintained company operations through the rapid growth that led to company winning MacArthur Genius Award in 2012.
- Managed facilities and maintained operations of CIR headquarters and satellite offices as the organization sustained exponential growth.
- Interacted and coordinated daily with IT and supply vendors, building contractors, customers, and staff in order to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations, and provided a comfortable and focused workspace.
- Maintained development database in Salesforce, before full-time development staff were hired, in order to support administrative leadership staff.
As Studio and Production Manager:
- Collaborated in design and build of CIR’s recording and editing facilities for production of radio, television and documentary film content.
- Recorded and edited audio at CIR Studio for documentary films, radio, and television broadcasts to ensure original content production.
- Installed and maintained studio facilities and equipment. Managed studio rentals, ISDN transmissions and recordings, and reservation calendar.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Lighthouse Community Charter School – Secondary School
Oakland, CA
2006-2008
The mission of Lighthouse Community Charter School is to prepare a diverse, K-12th grade student population for college and the career of their choice by equipping each child and youth with the skills, knowledge, and tools to become a self-motivated, competent, lifelong learner.
- Provided leadership, vision, direction, and strategic budgeting for extended day program for Kindergarten through Eleventh grades, to develop an exciting, enriching, safe and community focused after-school program.
- Hired, trained, and supervised after-school teachers of multiple subjects and activities, and lead various creative arts classes, as well as tutored classes in the after-school program.
- Provided students with access to a diverse schedule of enrichment and academic courses through strategic planning, budgeting and curriculum design, and hiring teachers with a variety of skills to teach a variety of after-school courses.
- Negotiated and maintained partnerships with local community youth development and arts organizations, as well as partnerships with core subject teachers; assisted the school’s development director with applying for and acquiring private and public funding for after-school program.
- Provided counseling and instruction for eighth grade crew class, focusing on study skills, current events, critical thinking, and team/community building.
Director of Performing Arts & Classroom Teacher
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland, CA
2002-2006
Oakland Technical High School, known locally as Oakland Tech or simply “Tech”, is a public high school in Oakland, California, and is operated under the jurisdiction of the Oakland Unified School District.
- Oversaw the growth and development of Performing Arts Department, starting the instrumental music program from scratch.
- Created curriculum and directly taught Concert Band, Beginning and Intermediate Concert Choir, Jazz/Soul Ensemble, Pep Band, Piano Classes, and 9th Grade Algebra.
- Raised over $200,000 in grant funding to support the creation and growth of the music program.
- Managed before and after school activities, as well as off-site performances in order to provide a well-rounded performing arts curriculum.
- Maintained departmental budget and funding allocations to ensure a sustainable program.
AFTER SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Olam Yeladim After School Program – Oakland Jewish Community Center
Oakland, CA
2001-2002
- Supervised and directly taught the after-school kindergarten program.
- Lead Kindergarten through 6th grade activities such as visual art classes, yarn art classes, culinary art classes, outdoor exploration, group games, and music classes.
GROUP LEADER/COUNSELOR
Tree Frog Treks
Town School For Boys, SF, CA
Day Camp, Piedmont, CA
2000-2002
Tree Frog Treks strives to create critical thinkers who will work to save, preserve and maintain our planet’s biodiversity by introducing them to live rescued reptiles and amphibians; offering fun, hands-on science, literacy and art programming; and exploring nature.
- Lead small and large groups of children in activities, including art projects, field trips, hiking and exploring, tide pooling, group games, academic tutoring, and lecturing.
TOP KEY SKILLS:
- Creative Design and Editing Multi-Media
- Front-End Web Production
- Strategic Planning
- Program and Project Management
- Facilities Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Building
- Event Management
- Teaching
- Organizational Management
- Sound Design and Audio Production
- Database Administration
- Sharp Eye for Editing
- Contract Negotiation
- Social Media Marketing
- Motivational Mentoring
- Community Builder
- Graphic Design
SOFTWARE
- Pro-Tools
- Salesforce
- Google Apps
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Final Cut Pro
- Garage Band
- Logic
- iMovie
EDUCATION
- Foothill College, San Mateo, CA
- California Conflict Mediation Certificate
- Awarded 2006
- Cal State East Bay, Hayward, CA
- CA Teaching Credential, Single Subject – Music
- Awarded 2004
- San Francisco State University
- Bachelors of Music, Music Education
- Graduated 2001
- Lick-Wilmerding High School
- San Francisco, CA
- Graduated 1994