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Chris Lavelle • 585.474.0400 • This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

TARGET:  MULTI MEDIA PRODUCTION / BROADCASTING

Primary editing and production field interests:

On-location Shoots … Ad Production … Interactive TV

 Video Editing & Sound Engineering

Personal Attributes:   Consistent through school, military career and professional life

  • Extremely creative yet disciplined and focused
  • Work displays original thinking whilst delivering a high level of productivity
  • Problems viewed as an opportunity to achieve
  • Diligent time keeper and time manager
  • Reliable, dependable team player
  • Balanced personality with a good sense of humor
  • Proven leadership skills

Equipment:  Trained and experienced in setup,troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of:

  • Panasonic Digital Video: Camcorders (DVCPRO/ DVCPRO 50/ DVX100B)
  • Sony Digital Video: Camcorders (DXC-327 / EVV-9000) ~ Studio Cameras (DXC327 / CCU-M3)
  • Audio Devices: Airtrak 90 ~ Telescript PC Teleprompter System ~  Sony EVO-9800 / 9850 Hi-8 Feeder / Recorders, Sennheiser audio equipment
  • Software Products:  Operating system versatility features solid skills in both Macintosh and Windows.
  • Microsoft: Excel / PhotoDraw / PowerPoint / Word / IE
  • Adobe: Affect Effects / Illustrator / PhotoShop
  • Final Cut: Final Cut Pro Studio package
  • Miscellaneous: Avid / Macromedia Flash

Experience:

Co-founder – LEHD Media, LLC, Rochester, NY                                        May 2008 – Present

Partner responsible for all technical aspects of the operation of this new media company. LEHD Media produces broadcast quality video segments for small and large business web sites.   A finished video segment is approximately 2 minutes in length. See www.lehdmedia.com for video samples and customer testimonials.

Videographer and Editor – Novak Media, Webster, NY                       June 2008 – Nov. 2008

  • During the 2008 political season worked on multiple TV commercials for each of four different local figures running for office.
  • Editor for Dave Valesky commercials – he won election
  • Editor for Dan Maffei commercials – he won election
  • Editor for Paul Tonko commercials – he won election
  • Editor for Judge Tracy Bannister – she won election

Director of Production – Tasteology, Pittsford, NY                             June 2007 – May 2008

  • Full production responsibility for the “live cooking” show recorded and produced in real-time in the specially developed studio kitchen on the site of the Pittsford restaurant.
  • Built the whole production facility from the ground up – kitchen, video, audio production needs
  • Brought in cooking talent to cook and present the food as well as entertain guests
  • Produced multiple DVDs of shows completed over a two month period (everything from camera work to final production)
  • “Booked” the studio for live cooking parties, participants left the evening with a fully recorded account of their party.
  • Directed the daily activities of five college interns who assisted with the start-up operations

Editor - CGI Communications, Rochester, NY                                   Sept. 2006 – June 2007

  • Full production responsibility for advertisements placed on billboards, busses and magazine spreads including: Set-up, lighting, photography, text and slogan creation, editing, break-down
  • Videography and editing of Rochester Raiders in-door football team
  • Creation and editing of multiple training videos
  • Editing of over 300 community videos including campuses, cities and states all over USA
Sergeant - US Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO                                         Jan. 2004 – Jan. 2006
  • Private 1st Class Supply specialist - Basic Training completed April 04
  • Jump School completed May 05
  • Leadership School completed August 05 graduated1st in class (and youngest participant)
  • Promoted to Sergeant January 06

Full Time Student - California State University, Northridge               Aug. 2003 – Jan. 2004
Communications Major – Film and TV Production

Producer / Director - Time Warner Creative Services                         May 2003 - Aug. 2003
AOL Time Warner, Rochester, NY                                                                    
  • Developed over 200 commercials for general merchandise/contractor/event sales
  • Produced commercials directed to all audiences – preschoolers to seniors
  • Completed assignments professionally and on time

Production Assistant -The Parent Network              Sept. 2002 – Jan. 2003

ICAT, Irondequoit, NY         

  • Directed a daily morning talk show programmed for parents 
  • Operated cameras / audio and video switcher in the studio / control room 
  • Constructed sets to meet a variety of program needs (pre natal : infant care, etc)

Education:
Bachelor of Arts / General Studies, May 2005
Drury University, Springfield, MO

Associate in Science, May 2003
Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY

References:
Available on request
 
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