Geoffrey M. Day


OBJECTIVE

To procure employment where I can utilize and expand my skill set in the
Audio/Visual, Production, Post Production and Graphic Design industries.


EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art & Design, BFA in Film & Video, Graphic Design, 3.75 GPA.
Minor in Art History.


PROFILE

Experienced in multiple aspects of Audio/Visual, Production, Post Production and Graphic Design fields. Able to handle multiple tasks, delegate and problem solve providing seamless flow and transitions throughout large project and presentations. Adhere well to production schedules and deadlines. Manage and coordinate all aspects of creative endeavors from beginning to end utilizing a vast array of technical and instinctive artistic skills.


TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Hardware: Mac Workstations, PC Workstations, and exposure to Network systems.

Operating Systems: OSX, Windows XP.

Productivity Tools: Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Avid Meridian, Avid Adrenaline, Avid Symphony, Avid Nitris DS, Avid Unity, Avid Express Pro HD, Avid DV Express, Pro Tools, Soundtrack Pro, Wavepad, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Motion, Word, Excel, Media Cleaner, Sorenson Squeeze, Reason, Bryce, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite(s), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress, InDesign.

Audio/Video Equipment: Digi-Beta, BETA SP, BETACAM, Telestream, DVD, DVD/CD-ROM Burning,
3/4 (U-Matic), DAT, mini DV, DVC-PRO, DVCPRO-50, DVC-PRO HD, HDCAM and other HD and Digital cameras and formats, ARRI film and lighting kits, extensive knowledge and experience using Production equipment such as Microphones, Cords, Field Mixing Equipment, C-Stands, Scrims, Screens,
as well as experience operating 16MM and 35MM film cameras.

Knowledge of various other applications acquired through self-education and instruction.


SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
( References, Portfolios and Reels available upon request. )


Numark Industries ( Cumberland, RI - 7/2008-3/2009 )
Head of Video and Post Production / Editor / Video and Photo
Run Pre and Post Production of all video promos, clips and commercials for Numark, Alesis, Akai, ION and Mixmeister musical equipment and gear brands. Oversee all elements of Post Production as well as being the main editor of all videos produced, shot and edited. Produce all graphic elements and animations for said videos. Work is all done with Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Photoshop. Capture plus oversee Product photography and graphic touchups of all photos taken.


Fox Sports Net ( San Francisco , CA - 10/2006-12/2007 )
Editor
Edited commercial and show media using AVID Editing Software for all Bay Area Sports clients. Logged, digitized and edited tapes for Bay Area sports clients including the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, San Jose Sharks, San Jose SabreCats and the Golden State Warriors. Editor of SabreCats Weekly and Oakland A's magazine, two of their highest rated sports television series on the FSN Bay Area channel.


Alchemy Worldwide ( Sherman Oaks, CA - 11/2004-9/2006 )
Editor/AE / Head Video Graphic Designer
Edited and assisted with editing of infomercial media for major marketing agency using Avid Adrenaline, Avid Media Composer while incorporating Photoshop CS and After Effects. Responsible for all graphic media used in shows such as logos, lower thirds and all GR images and text. In charge of organizing all of the Tape and Graphic Media used in infomercials. Infomercials products include but are not limited to: The Magic Bullet, The Six Week Body Makeover, The Smart Technique, Youthology and The SlimLine Power Strider.


Craig Murray Productions ( Burbank , CA - 9/2004-11/2004 )
Assistant Editor
Organize tape vault and troubleshoot Avid Unity workstations. Edit and Assist in the editing of feature film movie trailers for clients such as Disney, Sony, Buena Vista, Miramax and many others. Film trailers include: The Incredibles, The Greatest Game Ever Played, Herbie Fully Loaded and The Chronicles of Narnia. Independently edited daily strings and log film dailies into Avid Adrenaline and Avid Media Composer for commercial and trailer edits for said clients.


Bongo Post and Music ( Sacramento , CA - 4/2004-8/2004 )
Editor
Editor of commercial media for post-production house using Avid Media Composer and Avid Adrenaline. Individually ran all video project duplication and post-production for clients such as Mering and Associates, McNally Temple and Associates, Ogilvy, MGM Grand, Atlantis Advertising, and many others. Maintained and repaired all A/V equipment for the agency’s corporate office. Assisted Sound Engineer using state of the art Protools Studio to develop, create, record and mix radio commercials. Monitored and controlled Avid Media Composer and Avid Adrenaline work partitions and troubleshooting.


Goodby, Silverstein, & Partners ( San Francisco , CA - 8/2000-2/2003 )
Editor/AE / AV Coordinator / Duplication Room Supervisor / Assistant Sound Engineer
Edited and assisted with editing of commercial media for major advertising agency, using Avid Media Composer, Avid Meridian, Avid DV Express and Avid Unity. Independently edited corporate and documentary media projects with input from producers and creative directors, ensuring consistency on the final project for clients such as Hewlett Packard, Budweiser, Saturn, SBC, "Got Milk?" and many others. Traveled nationally with executives to ad pitches coordinating all AV equipment, staff, and rental crews for large presentations. Monitored and maintained order of 4 Avid editing suites. Monitored and controlled Avid Unity work partitions and troubleshooting. Assisted Pro Tools Audio Engineer. Maintained and repaired all A/V equipment for the agency's corporate office. Supervised and assigned operational tasks to duplication staff assuring timely project flow. Loaded dailies, processed and logged tapes for storage. Designed graphic media using Photoshop and acted as Videographer collecting onsite and offsite footage for various projects.


Freelance ( Nationwide - 1/2002-Present )
Graphic Designer / Photographer
Using Adobe Creative Suite and other Graphic programs, create, design and develop Print and Photoshop work for clients such as The San Francisco Giants and the Logan’s Freedom Ride Charity, The Sacramento River Cats, Reverse Autism, Root One Music, AC Style, EMK Productions, College of Marin, Youthology, Voiceworks, Hunger Strike Records and many others. Artwork includes but is not limited to: Logos, Marketing and Branding Materials, Letterheads, Web Design, Brochures and Learning Materials. Some created work can be seen at www.dayocreative.com and at www.climbcreative.com. Photography work for clients such as Newport County Child and Family Services, Sambar, Dayocreative, Tights and Bites, and Heath Daddy Productions.