Inspired media specialist with over 25 years' experience in film and video production,
specializing in video compression and project management.
Motivated, trustworthy professional with proven record of delivering multiple projects on time and within budget.
Accustomed to fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
Adept at changing direction on a moment's notice.
Welcomes challenges and strives to always deliver the highest quality customer experience and end product.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

Principal 2004-present

Gentuza, Inc, Rochester, NY

•Founded and operate digital media consulting and disc authoring company.

•DVD project management for large studios, independent filmmakers, advertising and education.

•Clients include: The Criterion Collection, Sony, Radius60, Trinity Wall Street, NEA, Dignity Health.

 

Project Manager 2004-2016

The Criterion Collection, New York, NY

•Worked directly with Designers and Producers to create 100s of feature film DVDs.

•Regularly modified processes and workflow to lower project costs.

•Routinely organized and managed multiple titles in parallel.

•Employed latest compression technology to deliver highest quality results.

 

Co-Founder and Manager 1999-2004

Zoetrope DVD Lab, San Francisco, CA

•Set up independent DVD Lab at Francis Ford Coppola’s American Zoetrope facility.            

•Helped design space and identify hardware and software requirements for DVD production.

•Trained and managed small team of permanent and freelance staff.

•Cultivated and maintained client relationships.

•Created menus and graphical user interface.

•Produced and edited value added content.

 

Director of Compression Services 1993-1999

Pacific Video Resources, San Francisco, CA

•Shaped strategy and direction of technology for MPEG compression lab.

•Managed small team of editors, compressionists and engineers.

•Oversaw daily operations and delivery of 100s of MPEG clips each week.

•Beta tested hardware encoders and related software applications.

•Maintained all compression related computer hardware and software systems.

•Designed and maintained video editing facilities associated with compression.

 

Production Associate 1989-1993

Sax Communications, Rochester, NY

•Off-line editor, VTR Operator, Cameraman and Grip for both studio and remote productions.

•Designed videotape duplication facility for Eastman Kodak contract.

•Traveled extensively as part of small production crew.