Alex Thomas
Video Production & Graphic Design

Seattle, WA
Cell: (425) 208-6820
Email: alexandra.thomas@comcast.net
Website: www.opposite-of-lame.com

Objective________________________________

My aim is to improve and hone my skills in all aspects involving video production
and to gain knowledge through a creative atmosphere with hard working individuals and teams.
I would like to push myself further and promote efficiency in an artistic and technical environment.

Summary of Skills_________________________

• A fast learner with an abundance of common sense
• Acute observational skills with attention to detail
• Can quickly multitask without losing quality in work
• Ability to follow directions promptly and precisely
• Can also take charge/problem solve if situations arise
• Chameleon-like adaptation of many desired styles

Technical Skills___________________________
On both Macs and PCs

Video Production
Advanced: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
Intermediate: Avid, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Adobe After Effects

Graphics and Web Development
Advanced knowledge and skill in Adobe Photoshop CS3, HTML & Adobe Dreamweaver
Intermediate skill and basic knowledge in Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe InDesign, & CSS

Work Experience__________________________

Freelance
2008 -Present

• Coordinated with customers to meet their needs and efficiently built them basic web sites
• Designed and created multiple posters for comedy shows that were printed in the paper and as flyers
• Directed, edited, filmed and exported technical videos, comedy shorts, weddings, and interviews

Seattle 24 Hour Film Race
filmracing.com
2008 & 2009

• Co-wrote, directed, co-filmed, & edited two 3 minute shorts in under 24 hours each.
• Won 3rd place Seattle 2009 & 5th place Seattle 2008
  

Various PA work on Various Local Films
Expiration Date 2005, Buskers U.S.A. Documentary 2006, & Miss Shellagh's Miniskirt 2007

• Helped organize and plan out wardrobe for scenes
• Communicated with ADs to help block shots in public areas
• Head of collecting signed waivers for documentary work
• Driver in charge of picking people up, running errands, location scouting
• Load/Unload Equipment, lighting set up/take down, clean up
• Continuity Checking
  

Education_______________________________

2006 - 2007 Graduated with Degree in Interactive Digital Media
Lake Washington Technical College

• Deans List
• Took extra graphic design classes not required for degree

2003- 2005 Graduated with Associates Degree
Cascadia Community College

• Co-Created Movie Production "Class", received funding through school to make short film.

Equipment List___________________________

• Desktop iMac OS X
• Final Cut Pro 6 Suite
• Adobe CS3 Suite
• Contour Shuttle Pro 2 controller
• Wacom Tablet
• Access to a PC w/Vista
• Canon XH-A1 HD Camcorder
• Rode Boom/Shotgun Mic
• Manfrotto Tripod and Head System
• Britek 2400 Watt Lighting Kit
• Access to a 3-point Lowell Lighting Kit
• 12'x24' Green Screen
• Nikon D90 Digital SLR
• SB-900 Speed Flash