Summary

I am a 20+ year veteran of the entertainment industry spanning TV, film, web, VO, sound design, music, engineering, producer, director, executive producer, graphics, photography and more. I've led wide platform projects over various distribution channels.

Credits

1/10 – 1/11

Executive Producer (EP) (Talent) BrewMasters (Pilot)

Discovery — TV — Discovery Channel Details
1/10 – 1/11

I created the original pilot of the show BrewMasters before it was shelved, stolen and ruined by someone inside DCI in Maryland. My version was the hip smarter version and would have lasted far longer than the atrocity aired by DCI. I'd love to pitch it to a better network.

10/07 – 10/08

Executive Producer (EP) (Actor, Director) VB/IED Recognition and Response

TV — United States Department of Homeland Security Details
10/07 – 10/08

I led the entire project from inception through final release on a global basis. It was a mixed media product with film shorts, animations, interactive modules etc... on a multiplatform release.

1/06 – 10/07

Producer (Voice Over Artist) The Burning Question

Internet — TV — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Details
1/06 – 10/07

I was the producer, technical advisor and voice over artist for the federal agency most commonly known as the ATF in Washington DC. In this talk show format we developed a number of shows based on technical and discreet information involving ATF field agents and learning engagement opportunities.

9/02 – 9/03

Stunt Actor (Technical Advisor ) Haggard, with principles from the MTV Jackass franchise

Film (Feature-length) Details
9/02 – 9/03

Background actor and behind the scenes advisor for continuity and engineering issues.

1/93 – 11/94

Producer (Technical Director) ESPN affiliate coverage of NYRA

ESPN — TV — ESPN contract through Delaware North Corporation Details
1/93 – 11/94

Produced and directed live TV coverage of horseracing industry including pre and post game shows. I also produced a post race day wrap up overview show for distribution through local cable providers. This position also handled live playback duties for race officials for certification of NY gambling industry regulations.

8/89 – 8/92

Stunt Actor (Singer) Crossfire Theater Troupe

Live/Special Event — Principle Details
8/89 – 8/92

Live theater actor and singer for a touring theater company I helped start at age 14. Several seasons of touring live theater work as a performer and as a technician, writer, engineer and music producer.

Orgs

  • Audio Engineering Society (AES)

Recos

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Education

Class of '99

SUNY Brockport

BS Communication Sciences with a specialty in Rhetorical Studies
Class of '94

Finger Lakes CC

TV/Radio Production & Audiovisual Engineering
Class of '94

Finger Lakes CC

Business

My Gear

  • Sound design
  • post
  • Full PreSonus Pro Studio
  • Mastering
  • Mixing

Skills

  • Post Production
  • voice over
  • editor
  • Musician
  • Sound Designer
  • Actor
  • Motorcycles
  • Firearms
  • Voice Actor
  • Field Engineer
  • Ham Radio
  • brewing/winemaking
  • CERT (FEMA)
  • government and military sector
  • music engineering and production