CHAZ WILKE'S RESUME
[p:213-949-0972 e:chaz@tinoftuna.com]
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
Burbank, CA
Cinematic Support/QA Tester - [04/2008 - 10/2008]
Processed the captures of pre-rendered scenes for the cinematic department on Resistance 2 and was in charge of integration and bug fixes for all dialogue in the in-game cut scenes, also helped close out the project by testing the multiplayer portion of the game.
These positions required a strong attention to detail and a firm voice as I was the go-to person for information, goals, deadlines and general answers about the cinematics for Resistance 2.
Cinematic Support/QA Tester - [04/2008 - 10/2008]
Processed the captures of pre-rendered scenes for the cinematic department on Resistance 2 and was in charge of integration and bug fixes for all dialogue in the in-game cut scenes, also helped close out the project by testing the multiplayer portion of the game.
These positions required a strong attention to detail and a firm voice as I was the go-to person for information, goals, deadlines and general answers about the cinematics for Resistance 2.
Los Angeles, CA
Intern - [01/2008 - 04/2008]
General office duties, including answering phones, rolling calls, script coverage and synopsis, managing call sheet and scheduling for producers during production of Twilight and The Stepfather.
This position required fast-thinking attention to details and a very high level of professionalism.
Intern - [01/2008 - 04/2008]
General office duties, including answering phones, rolling calls, script coverage and synopsis, managing call sheet and scheduling for producers during production of Twilight and The Stepfather.
This position required fast-thinking attention to details and a very high level of professionalism.
DeKalb, IL
Videographer/Web Designer - [12/2005 - 12/2007]
Conceptualized, shot and edited training, promotional and retrospective videos
Designed and managed internal and external corporate websites. Hand-coded all the sites from scratch, which pushed my understanding of HTML, CSS, Java, Perl, and PHP to a high level.
In-between web and video projects I helped design advertisements and laid out publications for the graphic design department, which gave me a very firm understanding of the Adobe CS 3 programs Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Videographer/Web Designer - [12/2005 - 12/2007]
Conceptualized, shot and edited training, promotional and retrospective videos
Designed and managed internal and external corporate websites. Hand-coded all the sites from scratch, which pushed my understanding of HTML, CSS, Java, Perl, and PHP to a high level.
In-between web and video projects I helped design advertisements and laid out publications for the graphic design department, which gave me a very firm understanding of the Adobe CS 3 programs Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
DeKalb, IL
Director - [01/2005 - 05/2005]
Directed NTC News Tonight and CNN Headline News Local Edition that reached DeKalb County
This course required strong leadership skills, clear communication and direction and the ability to create a smooth and cohesive newscast as well as the ability to make quick and effective decisions.
Director - [01/2005 - 05/2005]
Directed NTC News Tonight and CNN Headline News Local Edition that reached DeKalb County
This course required strong leadership skills, clear communication and direction and the ability to create a smooth and cohesive newscast as well as the ability to make quick and effective decisions.
DeKalb, IL
Editor/Videographer - [08/2004 - 11/2004]
Participated in the first season of Marketing Apprentice, an interdisciplinary course that closely resembled The Apprentice on NBC
This course received national recognition and wide coverage, including features on NBC, Fox News and acknowledgment by Donald Trump in his weekly 90-second radio ad. It required the ability to videotape in various spontaneous situations and edit a coherent, brief narrative in a few hours. This media was prepared for broadcast and web distribution.
Editor/Videographer - [08/2004 - 11/2004]
Participated in the first season of Marketing Apprentice, an interdisciplinary course that closely resembled The Apprentice on NBC
This course received national recognition and wide coverage, including features on NBC, Fox News and acknowledgment by Donald Trump in his weekly 90-second radio ad. It required the ability to videotape in various spontaneous situations and edit a coherent, brief narrative in a few hours. This media was prepared for broadcast and web distribution.
DeKalb, IL
Weekender Reporter - [08/2004 - 11/2004]
Wrote 30+ articles including movie and CD reviews, and a weekly column entitled "NIU Review," a light-hearted examination of campus living
Reported on local entertainment, which required strong interpersonal and adaptive communication and research skills
Weekender Reporter - [08/2004 - 11/2004]
Wrote 30+ articles including movie and CD reviews, and a weekly column entitled "NIU Review," a light-hearted examination of campus living
Reported on local entertainment, which required strong interpersonal and adaptive communication and research skills
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Northern Illinois University, DeKalbEmphasis in Media Production - [August 2005]
RECOGNITION FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION:
(Direction, Writing, Editing, Camera Operation)
"Double Happiness" 26-minute documentary on table tennis competition
(Finalist in 2005 Reality Bytes documentary festival)
"Hippie's Lament" Short Subject
(Winner of Best Comedy Award, 2003 Golden Reel Film Festival, NIU Student Film Association)
"Double Happiness" 26-minute documentary on table tennis competition
(Finalist in 2005 Reality Bytes documentary festival)
"Hippie's Lament" Short Subject
(Winner of Best Comedy Award, 2003 Golden Reel Film Festival, NIU Student Film Association)