DESIGNER \ VIDEO EDITOR \ WRITER \ Durham, North Carolina
RELATED SKILLS
XHTML for web design by hand, using CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Dreamweaver and FrontPage; Adobe Photoshop CS3, for creating, editing and manipulating images and photographs for design, promotional, and broadcast purposes; Final Cut Studio for creating and editing digital videos for TV and online broadcast.
Also proficient with DVD Studio Pro, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows XP & Vista, Microsoft Office Suite, Content Management Systems (CMS), Adobe Creative Suite & Acrobat, FileMaker Pro 8, Apple Remote Desktop, Apple Server Admin Tools, Workgroup Manager, XSan File System.
Also proficient with DVD Studio Pro, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows XP & Vista, Microsoft Office Suite, Content Management Systems (CMS), Adobe Creative Suite & Acrobat, FileMaker Pro 8, Apple Remote Desktop, Apple Server Admin Tools, Workgroup Manager, XSan File System.
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Web Designer & Producer, Duke University School of Law
Durham, NC / November 2008-Present
Durham, NC / November 2008-Present
Webmaster, Arlington County, Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Arlington, VA / December 2007-June 2008
- Created new web pages, including content, graphics and imagery, for county events, initiatives, facilities, centers, and other departmental needs.
- Updated and maintained departmental web pages, content and graphics.
- Provided editorial oversight of departmental web content.
- Troubleshot on-going upgrades to county's content management system, as well as calendar applications.
Freelance Video & Web Editor, Various Companies
Northern Virginia and Maryland / May 2007-Present
Provided video editing and web design services on a freelance basis.
Staff Assistant Editor, Tiger Tigress Productions (TTP)/TigerAspect USA
Bethesda, MD / April 2005-May 2007
- Edited and assisted on television projects for Discovery Channel, Smithsonian Networks, TLC, Animal Planet, PBS, and National Geographic Channel.
- Created edited and raw video sequence string-outs; and exported sequences to QuickTime and Windows Media for web use.
- Digitized various media (DVCPro50, HDCAM, HDV, BetaSP, MiniDV) into Final Cut Studio system in HD and SD; as well as stock footage and National Archive materials.
- Created and authored DVDs.
IT Manager, Tiger Tigress Productions (TTP)/TigerAspect USA
Bethesda, MD / April 2005-May 2007
- Managed and maintained in-office network of 40+ PCs, 12 edit suites (Apple Power Mac, Final Cut Studio), and 3 Apple servers.
- Distributed cuts and rushes over FTP for video production process.
- Designed and distributed promotional graphics for television shows.
- Developed and managed data sharing processes; as well as company website.
- Maintained editing storage area network (Apple XSan), and FileMaker Pro database for projects.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Photo Traffic Coordinator, PhotoAssist, Inc
Bethesda, MD / December 2004-April 2005
Bethesda, MD / December 2004-April 2005
- Managed photographic images with FileMaker Pro database.
- Researched articles and photographs for client projects.
- Secured broadcast rights for various museum client projects.
Independent Contractor, Venetian Contracting
Lewes, DE / 2003-2004
Owned and operated contracting company as an On-Site Manager for Carl M. Freeman Associates' site development at Bayside Golf Club and community.
EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, May 2003
BA in Communication, Studio Art Concentration
BA in Communication, Studio Art Concentration
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Hand-built HTML, XHTML & CSS from the Ground Up
ARLINGTON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION \ 2007-2008
As Webmaster of Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, I designed and created numerous pages for events, initiatives, news, on-going programs, and the environment, among other topics. This included creation of images and graphics, editing of information for importance and relevance, and hand-coding to ensure standards and ADA compliance. In addition, I redesigned many pages to enhance user experience, improve visibility, and become standards compliant. The overall Arlington County web theme was guided by style sheets already in place to ensure visual coherence. This included the header, footer, and right-hand sidebar. Having no control over that style, I worked to inovate within stylistic and CMS parameters to provide a unique and pleasing user experience. Visit the website 
Tools Used:
- Dreamweaver CS3
- Photoshop CS3
- Adobe CS3 Design Premium
- Image Maps
- Hand-coding HTML, XHTML & CSS
- Rhythmyx Content Management System
KENYA CONNECTION \ 2006-Present
An ongoing project following a non-profit American team in Nairobi, Kenya, providing information and insight into the life of the team. Designed in collaboration with the team and a graphic designer. I built the site by hand, based around the provided graphics and ideas, first creating a template for future pages and then filling in more information, graphics, and images. The site includes a blog for the team to create and share updates. Visit the website: http://www.kenyaconnection.org
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop CS
- Adobe ImageReady CS
- Hand-coded HTML & CSS
- BBEdit
- Blogger.com
- Youtube.com
MIKE-JULIE.US \ 2006-Present
A simple website created for my wedding and used as an informational family page. It incorporates online mapping and Flash-based photo galleries, among other things. It was originally designed to be a resource for those wanting to know more about the wedding: directing guests to various locations, airports, and other information. The website is kept up to date with more recent news since then. Visit the website
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop CS
- Hand-coded HTML & CSS
- Adobe/Macromedia Flash
- BBEdit
- Google Maps
TIGER TIGRESS PRODUCTIONS \ 2005-2007
As IT Manager for Tiger Tigress Productions (TTP), an independent television production company, I spearheaded the development and implementation of the company website. This involved gathering and editing show information, capturing screenshots, and creating new graphics. After the site was live, I maintained it with current and upcoming show and company information, news, and press releases. When the company was merged into Tiger Aspect Productions USA, in 2007, the orginal website (www.tigertigress.com) was abandoned.
Tools Used:
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Photoshop CS2
- Customized CMS
- BBEdit
LASTDAYOFSUMMER.COM \ 2001-2007
A collaborative website, begun as a writing experiment that overtime became a blog for myself and other contributors, now defunct. During its lifetime, I frequently changed the design and layout, honing techniques and going from HTML table-based design to learning and implementing CSS. Redesigns were typically based around images edited with Photoshop, intending to evoke a variety of thoughts and feelings. For blog posting, I utilized Blogger.com technology for making textual updates within the design framework. Visit the site at: www.lastdayofsummer.com
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop 5.5-CS2
- Hand-coded HTML & CSS
- htmlEdit
- Blogger.com
LA ROSA NEGRA RESTAURANT \ 2004
For this Lewes, Delaware Italian restaurant, I layed out a design with CSS utilizing Frames that would continuously display the restaurant's key information. I designed graphics for each page using Photoshop and a particular typography for the entire site. Each page was formatted so that the owners could easily update the menus by simply supplying the new information into templates. The finalized website was originally located at LaRosaNegraRestaurant.com , but has since been replaced. View the website (archived)
, but has since been replaced. View the website (archived) Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop CS
- Javascript
- Hand-coded HTML & CSS
- Frames
- htmlEdit
THOMPSON MUSIC CENTER \ 2000
Complete web design and maintenance for Lewes, Delaware music store Thompson Music Center (originally at thompsonmusiccenter.com). Original site featured listings of various services and instrument sale specials offered by the store. The main page was designed around photographs edited with Photoshop. View the website (archived)
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop 5.5
- Hand-coded HTML
- htmlEdit
- Microsoft Frontpage
DEEPER BLUE \ 2000
The splash page and main pages for an older personal site of mine, linking to essays, music reviews and other writings. Site graphics edited with Photoshop and page written by hand in HTML. Layers built with Dreamweaver, using Javascript. View the website (archived)
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop 5.5
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Javascript
- Hand-coded HTML
- htmlEdit
WANING POETIC \ 1999
Precursor site to 'Deeper Blue' featuring personal essays. Site graphics and typography edited with Photoshop. Page written by hand in HTML and utilizing JavaScript. View the website (archive)
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop 5.5
- Hand-coded HTML
- Javascript
- htmlEdit
POTATOBREAD.COM \ 1999
Several simplistic templates for a now-defunct personal weblog hosted by Diaryland.com. All graphics edited with Photoshop. Written in HTML by hand and using Dreamweaver. View the website (archived)
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop 5.5
- Hand-coded HTML
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- htmlEdit
- Dairyland.com
DAVID HIGHWAY \ 1997-1999
The website for a Lewes, Delaware band featuring news, updates, profiles, and photographs. The site was written by hand in HTML, utilizing frames and tables in a mid-1990s style and including Javascript. Photoshop used to edit the graphics and photographs, most notably the David Highway 'sign' featured on the main page. View the website (archived)
Tools Used:
- Adobe Photoshop 4.0-5.5
- Javascript
- Hand-coded HTML
- htmlEdit
Rwanda.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Footage and photographs taken on location.
Indegenous music recorded on location.
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Footage and photographs taken on location.
Indegenous music recorded on location.
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
Nairobi, Kenya.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Footage and photographs taken on location.
Indegenous music recorded on location.
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Footage and photographs taken on location.
Indegenous music recorded on location.
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Footage and photographs taken on location.
Music provided by La Casa Del Señor
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Footage and photographs taken on location.
Music provided by La Casa Del Señor
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
Western Asia.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Photographs taken on location.
Indegenous music recorded on location.
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
From a series of videos created to promote outreach trips to locations around the world.
Produced for The Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Photographs taken on location.
Indegenous music recorded on location.
Produced and edited by Michael Wright.
Selected Graphics from Websites and Promotional Designs
Project: Deadly Summer
Client: Tigress Productions / National Geographic Channel
Year: 2006
Project: B-52 Down: Hunt For A Hero
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / History Channel
Year: 2005
Project: The Monastery
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / TLC
Year: 2006
Project: Everest: Beyond the Limit
Client: Tigress Productions / Discovery Channel
Year: 2006
Project: Architecture and Design of Man and Woman
Client: Tigress Productions / Discovery Channel
Year: 2005
Project: Underdogs
Client: Tigress Productions / PBS
Year: 2006
Project: Trial By Choir
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / TLC
Year: 2006
Project: From Conception to Birth
Client: Tigress Productions / Discovery Channel
Year: 2005
Project: Ashley Judd and YouthAIDS: Confronting the Pandemic
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / TLC
Year: 2006
Project: Ms. Adventure
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / Animal Planet
Year: 2007
Project: The Monastery (Women's Series)
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / TLC
Year: 2007
Project: Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / Discovery Channel
Year: 2005
Project: Pop Nation
Client: Tiger/Tigress Productions / Discovery Channel
Year: 2005
Various Other Projects
Project: "Ah, Venice. The Venice Webcam Widget"
System: Yahoo! Widgets (formerly Konfabulator), for Windows and Mac
Dates: First versions created in late 2005 and 2006. Version 2.0 appeared in April 2008.
Description: A Yahoo! Widget displaying all of the various live webcam images found in and around Venezia, Italia and the Veneto region. These locations include:
System: Yahoo! Widgets (formerly Konfabulator), for Windows and Mac
Dates: First versions created in late 2005 and 2006. Version 2.0 appeared in April 2008.
Description: A Yahoo! Widget displaying all of the various live webcam images found in and around Venezia, Italia and the Veneto region. These locations include:
- Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square)
- Ponte Rialto (Rialto Bridge, over the Grand Canal)
- Ponte Rialto, Alternate View (From Locanda Sturion Hotel)
- San Toma (View of the Grand Canal from a vaporetto (waterbus) station)
- Canale di Noale, Santo Fosca (Canal and small bridge in Venice)
- Il Quatro Ponte (Calatrava) (The fourth, and newest, bridge over the Grand Canal. Called the Calatrava Bridge)
- Jesolo (Beach in the Venetian Lagoon)
- Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza
- La Arena, Verona
- La Basilica di St. Antonio, Padova (Padua)
- Prato della Valle, Padova (Padua)
Project: Parks and Recreation Icons
Dates: April-May 2008.
Description: A large variety of icons for use on Parks and Recreation websites, displaying facilities, programs, features, and amenities. Originally created for Parks and Community Center pages at Arlington County, Virginia's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. All icons are available with brown or black background.
Park/Brown icons (406KB zipped archive)
Community Center/Black icons (488KB zipped archive)
Dates: April-May 2008.
Description: A large variety of icons for use on Parks and Recreation websites, displaying facilities, programs, features, and amenities. Originally created for Parks and Community Center pages at Arlington County, Virginia's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. All icons are available with brown or black background.
Featured icons at left are as follows:To download the icons:
Accessible Restroom, Amphitheater, Art or Monument, Art Studios, Baseball, Basketball, Bridge, Canine Area, Charcoal Grill, Climbing Wall, Community Center, Community Field, Community Garden, Computer Lab, Drinking Fountain, Fire Ring, Fitness Room, Fitness Trail, Fountain, Frisbee Golf, Game Room, Gazebo, Hiking, Horseshoe Pit, Map, Meeting Room, Multipurpose Room, Nature Center, Parking, Path Paved, Path Unpaved, Pay Phone, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playground, Ranger Station, Recycling, Restrooms, Rose Garden, Skateboard, Soccer, Softball, Spray Feature Area, Stream, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Trout Fishing, Volleyball
Park/Brown icons (406KB zipped archive)
Community Center/Black icons (488KB zipped archive)