Current Work Experience

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Multimedia Producer

Faculty Multimedia Center, Center for Academic Computing

• Lead project teams in the planning and implementation of multimedia solutions
• Consult and assist faculty with the use of multimedia in solving instructional problems
• Produce videos for faculty and department projects
• Design and maintain the Faculty Multimedia Website
• Facilitate the development of graphics and interactive elements for use in faculty web projects
• Investigate and assess emerging technologies for use within the unit
• Assist with the daily operations of the Faculty Multimedia Lab
• May 1998 - Current

Previous Work Experience

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Assistant

Education Technology Services, Center for Academic Computing

• Consult and assist faculty in the development of web-based instructional solutions
• Design and maintain faculty and other web sites
• Facilitate the development of graphics and interactive elements for use in faculty web projects
• Investigate and assess emerging technologies for use within ETS
• August 1997 - May 1998

WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA
 

Photojournalist

State College/Altoona Bureaus

Shot and edited news stories

Researched and conducted interviews

Maintained computer systems, specified upgrades and purchases

Designed logos, backgrounds, and animation for on-air use

Trained staff on using computers and video equipment

August 1995 - August 1997

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Related Work and Volunteer Experience
 

• Supervised students in the department's computer animation class.
• Designed and wrote a course guide

• Responsible for the production of original taped and live cable programming.
• Supervised and trained volunteers in all aspects of production and equipment use.
• Created original graphics for on-air use.
• Developed, organized, and instructed introductory computer graphics sessions for C-Net staff and volunteers.

• Assisted and trained faculty in the use of audio-visual equipment

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Recent Projects

• Designed and maintained an award-winning web site for the STS-90 shuttle crew, www.psu.edu/nasa
• Produced a working video editing trainer using Macromedia Director
• Co-produced a crisis hotline training environment using Asymetrix Toolbook.
• Produced image video for STS computer animation program at Penn State
• Produced image video for The Community Health Demonstration Project in State College
• Co-produced anniversary video for the State College Area School District
• Designed and maintained a personal web site, http://www.personal.psu.edu/kxs156/
• More projects are available in my Online Portfolio

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Multimedia Skills

Proficient in Macintosh and IBM compatible platforms. Working knowledge of: 3D Studio Max, Bryce, Director (including Lingo), Flash, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Imagine 3D, Media Cleaner Pro, Painter, Photoshop, Poser, Premiere, QuicktimeVR Authoring Studio.
Some experience with Authorware, Lightwave, and Pagemaker.
Video editing experience on various linear and non-linear systems. Currently using Media 100.

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Education

The Pennsylvania State University

• M.Ed. in Instructional Systems, Emerging Technologies Emphasis, 1998
• B.A. in Broadcast/Cable, 1995