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Taught introduction to producing to beginning producers.Taught all aspects of producing from what to expect on a field <br /> shoot to how to create a budget to making a shoot schedule. Several folks that passed through this course are now <br /> successfully in television positions nationally. <br /> Director of Audio Visual Services,AVI,Inc., Reston,VA 1989-1993 <br /> In charge of hotel A/V operations. Managed a staff that worked in shifts to ensure client and hotel satisfaction. Quality, <br /> timeliness and pro-activity a must. Ran weekly staff meetings, voiced issues, implemented new proce- dures, etc. to <br /> harvest a healthy work environment which included productivity and personal employee satisfac-tion. <br /> Public Service Director,On-Air Host, WFMD Radio, Frederick, MD 1985-1989 <br /> Reached out to the community to promote listener awareness of public and non-profit events.Also hosted a daily radio <br /> show that presented news, music and talk in an entertaining fashion. Responsible for dialing in satellite feeds, recording <br /> traffic reports hourly and many other technical aspects of radio broadcasting. <br /> World Famous Clown, Ringling Brothers and Barnum&Bailey Circus 1982-1984 <br /> Toured two years with Ringling Bros. Circus. Lived on a train and performed in basketball stadiums as varied as Madison <br /> Square Garden and Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC. Responsible for my own make-up, gags and laun- dry. <br /> EDUCATION <br /> New York University, New York City 1993 Certificate in Film Production. <br /> Media General Productions, Fairfax, VA 1989 <br /> Certificates in Producing, Directing, Lighting, Editing and Audio. <br /> Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College 1982 <br /> Graduate Certificate in the art of clowning. <br /> SKILLS <br /> Computer— Microsoft Office, PCs, Macintosh, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, AVID, Media 100,After Effects, File Maker Pro. <br /> Managing—People skills, Project coordination, staff interaction, scheduling, purchase orders, smooth interface with <br /> superiors and subordinates. <br /> Knowledge of business world, government agencies and national associations.Ability to see projects through from start to <br /> completion. Enjoy challenges and get satisfaction from successful completion of projects. <br /> Rah Trost, MPA <br /> Recreation Supervisor-Community Special Events and Festivals <br /> 3 <br />