Chris Alspaugh
Charlotte, NC 28226

AUDIO/VISUAL PRODUCTION

PROFILE

Skilled in all aspects of video production, editing (Avid Express HD, Final Cut Pro), directing and internet media with Flash MX and Java.

Experience includes commercials, training videos, promotional videos, music videos, short story, voice-overs, public service announcements (PSAs), and news writing/reporting.

Background in the maintenance of video and audio production equipment.

Proficient with Microsoft Windows® 2003, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Other programs include Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX, Java script & graphic, Adobe products, Illustrator, Photoshop CS, Acrobat 7.0 and WordPerfect.

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

National University, Los Angeles, CA 1995-present
Conference Services Coordinator & Extended Learning Representative
In charge of the Digital Cinema production studio, production lab, post-production, equipment, and standard classrooms and computer labs. Setup contracts for facility usage daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and invoicing. Extended Learning setup classes for training, hired instructors, enrolled students and created new programs.

Cameraman/Director: Commercial “Descanso Gardens” April 2005
Editor: Music Video “San Francisco” May 2005
Cameraman/Director/Editor: Training “Problems in OC NU” 1996-1997
Assistant Director: Music Video “No Rain in the Farmyard” July 2006
Cameraman/Director/Editor: Wedding Videos 1993-2006

Chattanooga State, Chattanooga, TN 1992-1995
Technical Assistant
Set up and maintained audio/visual equipment for productions and special events. Redesigned production studio audio and video. In charge of maintenance of 30 VCR’s, ¾ players, 6 video & beta cameras. Trained student workers for equipment use and rental. Handled remote video shoots in a satellite truck running graphics, playback, audio and mixer.

Cameraman 1st Presidential Debates 1992
Chattanooga State’s Satellite truck was hired by the Bush campaign to cover the presidential debates in Saint Lois, Missouri. I was the cameraman for the interviews with senators, congressmen and dignitaries.

Studio Floor Manager January 1995
Info-mercial for Chattanooga State Programs and Campus life. I supervised 3 camera personnel 2 lighting crew and 2 gaffers. Info-mercial lasted 3 hours on local cable station. I brought in over 80 new students for the spring semester.

ST Productions: WRCB Chanel 3 Chattanooga, TN 1995
Internship

Camera, Editing, Lighting and Set Design.
Edited promotionals for Chattanooga Aquarium.
Created commercials for Chattanooga Boys & Girls Club annual rubber duck race, did the camera work and edited them for broadcast. Created, shot & edited the opening for the rubber duck race.
Did camera work for training video for Chattanooga Fire Department and edited final version.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

United States Navy, World Wide 1988-1992
Aviation Specialist
Maintained knowledge and database of all Naval Aircraft's including the parts and manufacturer. Responsible for deep research on Naval aircraft parts and material from multiple manufactures. Researched and processed requisitions for aircraft parts in 9 squadrons. Organized and maintained over a thousand technical files with aircraft records. Supervised Material Maintenance Management for S-6 department including maintenance for all computers, electronic equipment, and safety equipment within our department.
Stationed to COMFAIRWESTPAC (Command Fleet Aviation Western Pacific) and in charge of parts, material and personnel of the 7th Fleet totaling 14 ships during the Gulf War. . Processed and shipped over a million aircraft parts and transported 3000 personnel to the Gulf War. Stationed on USS Midway CV-41 and USS Carl Vinson CVN-70.
Awarded three metals and 6 ribbons during Midway tour.

EDUCATION

National University, Los Angeles, CA 2005-2009
Masters Degree, Digital Cinema

National University, Los Angeles, CA 1996-1998
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communications

Chattanooga State, Chattanooga, TN 1992-1996
Associates Degree, Broadcasting