TELEVISION PROGRAM PRODUCTION-

Twelve years as television program producer / director, Over twenty years as DP / camera operator in studio and ENG / EFP work. Camera proficiency includes Panasonic VariCam, P2 HD, Sony Cinealta HDCam, XDCam and Red One. Fourteen years in post production (Avid, Final Cut Pro, as well as traditional Sony BVE/CMX-based linear suite). Have demonstrated competence in a variety of other production positions including sound mixer, electrician, field engineer, technical director, Chyron operator and set construction. Familiar with HMI and incandescent lighting, chroma key, dollies, jib arms, Steadicam, underwater and aerial operations.

Demonstrated ability as chief engineer, technician and troubleshooter. Currently have contract with cable network / production facility for all aspects of maintenance of production, post production and airplay systems. Most recently launched Hawaii's first statewide HD cable channel, Scenic Hawaii HD1000. Eighteen years experience in audio / video system design, installation, repair and maintenance, including one convention center P.A. system, two sound recording studios, one videotape duplication system, two MPEG-2 DTV playback systems, one HD playback system and six broadcast post production suites. Twenty five years as sound reinforcement and recording engineer.

Have worked with rental operations, bidding, purchasing, scheduling, and personnel.

Millenium Films / Production Specialties, Kihei, HI: owner, freelance production work, documentary production, contract engineer, equipment rental and repair, 1986-present.

Paradise Television Network, Lahaina, HI: chief engineer, technical director, camera operator, field audio, editor, 1991-2003

Broadcast Production Services Lahaina, HI; camera operator, editor, production assistant, 1989-1990.

Media Plus, Inc., Wailea, HI: master technician, camera operator, field engineer, editor, sound reinforcement and recording engineer, video projection technician 1987-1989.

Sounds True / Coupe Studios / ClawsOn Prods. Boulder, CO: studio engineer; 1986-1987.

University Of Colorado's Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO: stage electrician, lighting technician and set construction, 1986-1987.

KW Sound / KW Enterprises, Boulder, CO and Wailuku HI: owner, audio equipment rental, sales and service store 1983-1984.

Misc. Self Employed, Sunset, CO: farrier (blacksmith), horse breeder, musician and logger, 1974-1983.

Bailie School Of Broadcast, Denver, CO: video production, internship with KWGN TV2 Denver Nuggets home games and the City And County of Denver 1986-1987.

Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI: B.A. Anthropology, Psychology and Communications (internship as AM radio DJ); Misc. Workshops: broadcast equipment repair (Sony), non-linear editing (Stratasphere), digital video, HDTV (at NAB).

Member IBEW Local 1260 (TV & Radio)

Member SBE as Certified Broadcast Television Engineer, Certified Broadcast Technologist, Certified Television Operator

FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit

1996 Communicator Award (USA)

1998 AEGIS Cinematography Award (USA)

1998 AEGIS Director Award (USA)

2000 Globe-Finalist, World Media Festival (Germany)

2000 Videographer Award (USA)

2000 Omni Cinematography Award (USA)

2002 Best Director of a Documentary, New York Independent Film & Video Festival (USA)