Education
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209 Master of Arts in Communication (1992)
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843 Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Telecommunication (1990)Ricks College, Rexburg, ID 83460 Associate of Arts and Sciences (1987)
Experience
8/97 to Present Grossmont College, Department of Media Communications, El Cajon, CA 92020 Dept. Chair /Professor--Audio/Video Communications/General Manager-Faculty Advisor-KGFN-FMChair
Department and Various Departmental Functions in budget, management, program
review etc. Oversee training of all
full and part time faculty and staff; Instruct
students in the principles, theories, techniques and practical applications of
broadcasting and mass communication; Courses include: Video Studio Operations,
Audio Production, Digital Multimedia Non-Linear Editing, Media Announcing,
Fundamentals of Radio Station Operations, Mass Media and Society, Media Script
Writing, and Intro. to Multimedia; Incorporate and update curriculum; Advise
Student Radio Station; Train KGFN Student Executive Staff; Design and update
KGFN WEB Page; Acquire equipment and knowledge to establish connection for live
radio feed to the internet; Train faculty interns; Advise students; Keep abreast
of new technologies and advancements in communication fields; Provide students
an opportunity to conduct and prepare On-Air radio presentations; Chair--Policies
and Procedures Committee; Chair--Academic Rank Committee;
Serve on District ADA Committee; Academic Senate; Accreditation
Committee; Recruitment and Marketing Committee, Enrollment Strategies Committee;
Graphics and Design Committee, Chairs and Coordinators Committee, Instructional
Campus Computer Committee, Equipment Technology Committee, & Cross
Disciplinary Multimedia Committee.
8/92 to 9/97 Eastern New Mexico University, Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences, Portales, NM 88130
Lecturer of Broadcast Communications/General Manager KZIA-AM; News Director KENW-TV (PBS) & Interim News Director for KENW-KMTH FM (NPR)
Instructed students in the principles, theories, techniques and practical applications of broadcasting and mass communication; Courses included: Beginning and Intermediate Television Production, Audio Production, Documentary Field Production, Broadcast News Gathering and Delivery, Introduction to Mass Communications, Broadcast Announcing and Performance, Radio Station Management, Radio Station Operations, and Public Speaking; Incorporated & updated curriculum; Provided students an opportunity to conduct and prepare On-Air radio/television presentations; Oversaw all newsroom operations; Supervised students in the applications of newsroom production and etiquette; Hired student employees; Incorporated news philosophies and professional standards; Produced and announced news on FM station; Served as the Public Affairs Director for FM; Established, built and advised Student Radio Station; Trained KZIA-AM Student Executive Staff; Designed and updated KZIA WEB Page; Purchased and maintained necessary equipment; Trained graduate assistants; Advised students; Kept abreast of new technologies and advances in the broadcasting field; Served on Student Appeals and Attendance Committee, Various Hiring as well as Curriculum Development/Advising Committees.
8/91 to 8/92 KIDK-TV, (CBS) 17th Street Idaho Falls, ID 83403
Tape Editor/Photographer/Weekend Producer--Compiled, shot and edited stories for newscasts; Edited news teases, bumpers, weather shots and story loads for broadcasts; Recorded satellite and microwave feeds; Edited keys and graphics; Input supers and titles; Compiled news rundowns; Maintained charge of all video operations during newscasts; Produced weekend newscasts; Wrote and edited newscopy and stories; Made weekend news assignments; Assisted directors and talent when needed.
9/88 to 5/90 KUID-TV, (PBS) Radio/TV Center University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83843
Production Assistant--Associate Director/Producer for a variety of statewide broadcasts; Assisted in liveand taped productions; Operated state of the art equipment; Mixed and edited audio and video productions; Produced graphics and characters for productions; Staged and lit sets; Various other tasks as needed.
8/87 to 8/88 Ricks College--Department of Media Services, McKay Library Rexburg, ID 83460
Supervisor--Audio/Visual Services--Hired, supervised and directed 10-13 students at video window and production areas; Responsible for all A/V equipment and materials on campus; Made minor repairs and trouble shot equipment; Produced and directed all A/V productions and multi-image productions; Advised faculty, staff and administration on A/V equipment and needs; Purchased necessary equipment; Maintained capital budgets; Kept inventory; Designed production graphics.
9/86 to 4/87 KVIK-AM, Spori Bldg. Ricks College 83440
News Director/Assignments Editor--Teaching Assistant--Assigned students in Radio/Television news production classes to various news beats; Graded assignments; Oversaw all newscasts; Kept students advised on new techniques in news gathering and delivery; Taught class in teacher’s absence; Completed various tasks and assignments given by instructor and department.
6/86 to 8/88 KRXK-AM, (ABC) Cemetery Rd. Rexburg, ID 83440
News Director/On-Air Personality--Gathered, reported and broadcast news, sports and weather; established contacts with several community officials and individuals within the broadcast area; Did live news/sports remotes; Prepared and presented an enjoyable radio program; Did production; Other tasks as needed.
Achievements & Proficiencies
Outstanding
Divisional Faculty Award – Grossmont College-2002/2003; Researched,
established curriculum and taught Digital Multi-Media courses; Designed and
published several WEB Pages for various people and organizations; Researched,
established and built Student Operated Radio Station; Executive Producer,
Producer, Production Manager, Associate Producer/Researcher for various
Documentaries; Received awards and recognition for news direction and stories; 2nd
Place BEA National Faculty Production Competion-2000; 4th Place BEA
National Multimedia Competition-2001; Member of the Broadcast Education
Association; First Place BEA Competitive Paper--Student Media Advisors-1997;
Taught various production & computer seminars; Served and chaired several
committees and organizations.
Proficiency in: AVID MCXpress; Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Digital
Non-Linear Video Editing Systems; Pro-Tools, SAW, and Cool Edit Digital Audio
Workstations; Various Windows Applications including Power Point; Composer,
Front Page, HTML WEB Page Design formats and programs.
Other Languages
Spanish (Fluent)
American Sign Language
References
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