Director of Radio, TV, and Film Studios November 1991- Present
Loyola University of Chicago - Department of Communication
Schedule and direct studio and field production shoots; Hire and supervise
independent contractors, for technical assistance/equipment maintenance and
talent for shoots; Manage the Studios’ budget; Supervise the purchase,
installation and maintenance of all equipment; Coordinated department transition
from analog to digital video and audio. Instruct students and faculty on all video, film and audio equipment--classes include: Intro to Video Production, Intro to Audio Production, Documentary Video, Advanced Production and Experimental
Media;
Assistant Video Director (August 1988-November 1991)
Loyola University of Chicago - Department of Communication
Production Assistant (January 1985- August 1988)
Loyola University of Chicago - Department of Communication
Freelance
Project Experience includes producing, directing, editing, filming, scheduling,
budgeting and engineering projects in the field and studio.
Producer & Editor (February 2004)
"Sword of Hearts": 90-minute independent film
Producer & Editor (March 2003)
"Grave Invitations": 9-minute independent film included in six film festivals
Cinematographer & Editor (February 2003)
McKinsey & Company, Inc.: 20-minute documentary tribute
Cinematographer & Editor (October 2002)
McKinsey & Company, Inc.: 1-hour promotional video
Producer & Engineer (August 2001)
"Hit the Bricks" Audio CD by Waking Maggie
Engineer & Editor (April 2001)
Renaissance Faire, Inc.: Three national commercials
Cinematographer & Editor (September 2000)
McKinsey & Company, Inc.: 30-minute corporate training video
Producer & Editor (August 2000)
"Invocation: Endgame": 60-minute independent film
Producer & Editor (June 1999)
"Invocation: Doppelganger": 40-minute independent film
Director & Editor (1993 – 1996)
"Crosstalk with Ernie Manouse": Weekly arts & entertainment talk show
TechnicalSkills
Non-linear digital editing software: Final Cut Pro 4, Media 100, ProTools
DVCAM, Mini DV, DV, Hi-8 Video, 16mm Bolex
PC software: Microsoft Word.
Education
B.A., Loyola University of Chicago, May 1985
Sony Video Institute Certificate, 1990
Awards & Recognitions
Elected Representative: Loyola University Staff Council, 1999 - 2001
Finalist: Assistant Director’s Training Program, Los Angeles, 1992, 1993, 1995
Helen Cody Baker Award for Social Service Communicators, 1991