Brooks Hargreaves

455 Arborwood St, Fillmore, California 93015

805-404-0699 * bh1104150@westpost.net
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
I have developed a great spectrum of experience in many industries such as manuf
acturing, hospitality, real-estate, and software/hardware support. Within any en
vironment, peers see me as a team player offering creative ideas and production
approaches that are often implemented. I pride myself with being able to visual
ize the entire scope of a project, accounting for all the different pieces, and
knowing the steps to bring them together. In my spare time, I have taken the ini
tiative to do some freelance video work, as a wedding and special event videogra
pher.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rapattoni Corporation, Simi Valley, CA
2002 - 2010
Multimedia Producer * Web Design
* Lead animator, editor, and voice narration for marketing and training resource
s.
* Developed internal/external training materials using video, graphics, and anim
ation.
* Primary videographer for corporate meetings and events.
* Complete production of HD "Products and Services" trade show promotional video
.
* "Best Practices" workflow development and documentation.
* Develop and maintain efficient media archival/retrieval/monitoring solutions.
* Provide software assistance for inbound calls from real-estate agents/brokers
Grand Vista Hotel, Simi Valley, CA
2000-2002
Night Auditor * Front Desk Representative
* Auditing and drawer/safe balancing for sports bar and front desk
* Reservations and Banquet fascilitation
* Providing full service solutions for Housekeeping, Engineering, or Security ne
eds
3D-CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Chatsworth, CA
1999 - 2001
Project Coordinator * Customer Service Representative
* Project coordination between in-house production, designers, and clients.
* Outside lead development and procedure documentation.
* Trade show preparation and setup.
Giovanni's Pizza, Isla Vista, CA
1997 - 1998
Night Manager
* Delivery and cashier drawer balancing and required paperwork.
* Preparation for large parties and events within the facility
* Food and beverage preparation, inventory and ordering as needed.
UCSB Instructional Computing, Goleta, CA,
1997 - 1998
Lab Consultant
* Assist students/faculty with Adobe, Microsoft Office and internet applications
.
* Troubleshoot hardware/software issues during class and lab.
* Quarterly tutorials written
FREELANCE WORK
2007 - Angie & Gilbert V. Wedding - Primary Videographer / Editor / DVD Author
2006 - Cliff & Christina H. Wedding - Primary Videographer / Editor / DVD Autho
r
2005 - Alex & Arlene M. Wedding - Primary Videographer / Editor / DVD Author
2004 - Jeremy & Maris G. Wedding - Photo Montage
2003 - Video Promo for Figure 1 @ The Viper Room - Video Editor / DVD Author
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Arts in Art, Multimedia emphasis, 2004
Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
Minor in Music Composition, 1998
University of California, Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Platforms: Mac OS X; Windows NT/XP/Vista/7
Tools: Microsoft Office; Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After
Effects, Encore, Audition, Soundbooth; Sorenson Squeeze; Cinema 4D, Camtasia St
udio
Equipment: Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Behringer, Mackie, Shure