Chris M Johnston
Chris M Johnston

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Chris M Johnston's Resume:

Chris M JohnstonExtensive knowledge of digital video production, motion graphic design and interactive design and development. A successful video producer, editor, compositor and project manager leading teams focused on clients' web-based and video projects. Excels in both independent or team environments. Demonstrates ability to grow account base through excellent client relationship development, communication, and account management skills.

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

KIRO-TV (CBS), COX MEDIA GROUP

Writer/Producer - Seattle, WA - 7/2010 to 7/2011

Produced TV commercial and short form videos for KIRO-TV's retail clients. Interact with KIRO's on-air clients to develop the right message for their audience.

  • First six months - instrumental in closing over a $550,000 in ad buys with creative

LETIZIA AD TEAM

Interactive Director - Las Vegas, NV - 3/2009 to 10/2009

Established new division and revenue stream complete with procedures, manuals, budgets, and web products and services. Worked closely with clients and agency principals to create design, develop, and launch campaign elements.

  • Created new Internet production division and increased sales from $0 to $5,000 per month.
  • Facilitated interactive training for sales and support staff.
  • Managed and maintained over 50 websites.
  • Major Accounts: El Cortez Hotel and Casino, North Texas Hyundai Dealer Advertising Association (HDAA), Austin HDAA, Mid Tennessee HDAA, SE Louisiana HDAA, New Mexico HDAA, NE Alabama HDAA, San Antonio HDAA, Gulf Coast HDAA, Ohio HDAA.

LETIZIA AD TEAM

Senior Visual Artist - Las Vegas, NV - 12/2005 to 3/2009

Produced television commercials, videos, TV shows, and show elements in a fast-paced environment. Effectively communicated with decision makers in accounts from local businesses to regional clients. Proven abilities in writing, producing, directing, shooting, video editing and advanced compositing with Autodesk Smoke.

  • Part of a two-person team that earned $1.5 million in revenue, 2006 - 2008
  • Responsible for launching an innovative campaign that lead to landing nine regional HDAA accounts nationwide - "Do The Math ®".
  • Worked closely with company leadership on copyrighting, trademarking and other legal registrations of campaigns, logos, etc.
  • Major Accounts: Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep, Leather Headquarters, Creative Countertops, and 9 HDAA accounts.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS

Web Development Instructor - Las Vegas, NV - 9/2008 to 10/2009

Launched “Web Essentials” as part of the Internet Design and Technology Certificate Program at UNLV. Topics covered: defining your audience; file structures and site management; hunting domain names; hosting and DNS; analytics and advertising strategies for website marketing.


COX MEDIA

Production Manager - Las Vegas, NV - 2/2005 to 12/2005

Produced television commercials; managed a staff of four people, responsible for scheduling, budgets, and maintenance on three edit bays, production vehicles and equipment.

  • Increased department revenue almost 25% over previous year
  • Worked closely with all department heads to assure smooth communication and business practices allowing us to exceed budgets and compete with local market conditions.
  • Provided production support for Cox Communications to promote their products and PSAs.
  • Collected 3 Electronic Media Awards for Best Animation, Best TV Commercial Direct and Best TV Commercial Under $2,000 in 2005

COX MEDIA

Commercial Producer - Las Vegas, NV - 4/2004 to 2/2005

Part of three-person team producing several award winning television commercials. Provided production support for one of the top cable TV sales systems in Cox Communications.

  • Increased creative and production value which changed the average TV Commercial cost from $1,100 to $1,500.
  • Created Cox Media, Las Vegas's first animated TV spot which won an EMA award

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

3D Animation and Compositing Instructor - Las Vegas, NV - 1/2003 to 1/2005

Created the curriculum for teaching Discreet Combustion and 3D Studio Max. This class focused on advanced compositing with 3D elements for the commercial production industry.


KVBC-TV (NBC), SUNBELT COMMUNICATIONS

Promotion Producer / Director - Las Vegas, NV - 4/2002 to 4/2004

Wrote, produced, shot and edited news promotions, sweeps packages, and designed news promotion elements and animations.


KEYT-TV (ABC), SMITH BROADCASTING

Senior Production Editor - Santa Barbara, CA - 6/2000 to 4/2002

Edited television commercials, short and long form videos. Managed two staff production editors and maintained 2 edit suites.


EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

  • PHP Zend Training 2009, Net Com, Las Vegas, NV
  • Web Design and Multimedia (2) Certificates 2007-08, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Certified Autodesk Smoke Artist 2006, Autodesk Training Center, Venice, CA
  • 3D Studio Max classes 2002-03, Community College of Southern Nevada, NV
  • Maya Animation classes 1999-00, Santa Barbara City College, CA
  • University of California Santa Barbara in Mathematics 1996-1997, CA
  • Associates Degree in Liberal Studies 1992-95, Santa Barbara City College, CA

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Video Editing and Compositing: Autodesk Smoke and Combustion, Avid Media Composer and Symphony, Apple Final Cut Pro and Motion, Adobe After Effects


Audio Editing: DigiDesign ProTools and Adobe Sound Booth


Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Flash


Coding: HTML, CSS, and some javascript and PHP


Office: Word, Excel and Outlook


OS: Apple, Linux and Windows