Kurtis Boekenhauer

15188 Barber Greene Rd, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 Phone: 815-761-9846; E-Mail: Boek68@yahoo.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television, 2011, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), Carbondale, IL, specializing in video editing with a minor in political science.

Experience
Pure Imagination Creative Services, Batavia IL Summer 2011-Present - Freelance per project basis - Production assistant, Camera Operator, Assistant Editor/Media Ingest for edit Edit One Inc., Naperville IL Summer 2009-Present - Freelanced per project basis - Production assistant, Camera Operator, Assistant Editor/Media Ingest for edit SIUC Athletics Video Services, Carbondale IL Winter 2010-Spring 2011 - Operated live camera for basketball, softball, and baseball games - Worked on implementation of video board for the new SIUC Saluki Stadium and Arena - Produced and edited interviews and other sports related content WSIU (PBS), SIUC, Carbondale IL - Operated master control - Assisted in the implementation of a digital asset management system - Ingested tapes (all formats) into digital formats - Logged and reported problems or occurrences Summer 2010

SIUC Saluki Football, Carbondale IL Fall 2008-Spring 2011 - Filmed, captured, and organized all practice and game footage for SIU Football - Directly handle and report mechanical problems with hard drives, computer programs, or camera operation - Wrote and implemented safety guidelines concerning lift operation - Position and operate large-scale scissor and boom lifts - Trained and managed a crew of student workers Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio Summer 2007, 2008, & 2009 - Positioned in leadership during daily operations of amusement rides and rollercoasters averaging 10-20,000 riders per day - Achieved a perfect safety record for staff and guests at all times - Trained new employees

Skills
- Final Cut Pro (7and X), Premiere non-linear editing software - Adobe After Effects - Digital video, jib, robotic, DSLR, and P2 camera operation - Lighting and audio equipment - Instant replay operation - Large scissor/boom lifts - Digital asset managing software (Nversion, LRS Sports) - Proficiency on Mac and PC operating systems - Microsoft Office software

Accomplishments
- Directed BEA award winning television pilot script Confetti - Has worked with many high profile clients including: Second City Chicago, Sears/Craftsman, Seattles Best Coffee, Discovery Education, and Starwood Resorts.

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