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About Me — Education & Skills

Education

  • San Francisco State University — M.F.A. Graduate Film Production Coursework

  • University of California, Irvine — B.A. in Film & Media Studies; Minor in Digital Arts

  • Solano Community College — A.A. in Liberal Arts & Film TV Production

Skills

Film, Digital Media & Creative Technology

  • Cinematography, editing, production workflow, narrative structure

  • Color grading, post-production, digital imaging, multimedia design

  • Full Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency:
    Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Lightroom, InDesign, Animate, Bridge, Fresco

  • Motion graphics, title design, visual effects concepts

  • Generative AI tools (MidJourney, DALL·E, Firefly, Runway)

  • 3D & spatial tools: Blender, Dimension, Aero, Substance

Computer Science & Information Systems

  • Programming: Python, Java, C++, SQL

  • Data Structures, Algorithms, Systems Analysis

  • Assembly Language & Computer Architecture basics

  • Databases, SQL querying, cybersecurity fundamentals

  • UI/UX frameworks, interface logic, prototyping workflows

Mathematics & Analytical Foundations

  • Statistics

  • Calculus I

  • Linear Algebra

  • Discrete Mathematics

  • Differential Equations

  • Quantitative reasoning, analytical modeling

Business, Advertising & Strategic Skills

  • Brand identity systems, campaign structure, creative concept development

  • Understanding of advertising pipelines across agencies (BBDO, Dentsu, Publicis, WPP)

  • Consumer behavior patterns, audience segmentation, visual persuasion

  • Integrated marketing communication, digital campaign development

  • Media planning logic, cross-platform strategy, content positioning

  • Experience interpreting industry metrics and trends

  • Familiarity with market and competitor analysis

  • Knowledge of product presentation, creative briefs, and pitch deck structure

  • On-point understanding of creative direction in lifestyle, luxury, and tech-forward campaigns

Media, Publishing & Trade Publication Literacy

  • Expert familiarity with leading industry publications:
    Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Ad Age, Adweek, Communication Arts

  • Ability to read and synthesize coverage on:

    • studio trends

    • media metrics

    • industry analysis

    • advertising case studies

  • Strong understanding of editorial style, research sourcing, and industry reporting

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