Jon Abrahams
120 1/2 S. Gum Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA  23452
h. 757.463.1660
c. 816.522.4378
jon@jpixx.com
http://www.jpixx.com

OBJECTIVE:
A career in the field of film/video production where I can utilize my education and experience.

EDUCATION:
1998-2002 University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism - (photojournalism sequence)
Minors in Studio Art and Film Studies

EMPLOYMENT:
Lead Graphic Designer/Photographer 2002-Present
Imaginahome Inc. -- Toronto, Ontario
Instrumental in the overall image and direction of the company and its services.
Primarily design high-end real estate brochures in the GTA.
Photograph select properties for print and on-line publications.

Studio Director/Video Production Assistant 2001-2002
Two Eagle Action Media Sports -- Lee's Summit, Missouri
Directed live collegiate and high school sports for television.
Operated lead camera for collegiate football and soccer.
Transfered tape from digital to a linear format.

Director of Video Department 2002 Summer
Maine Teen Camp -- Porter, Maine
Produced several promotional packages over the course of the summer.
Solely responsible for the video equipment of the camp and the facilities.
Taught a full-schedule of video related classes to teens and staff.

Sports Broadcast Intern 2001 Summer
Kansas City Metro Sports - Time Warner Cable -- Kansas City, Missouri
Operated studio cameras for daily live show, Metro Sports Talk.
On-air reporting from the MLB franchise Kansas City Royal's locker room.
Aided in promotional packages, highlight reels and up-to-the-minute sports ticker.

Assistant Manager 1998-2001
Blockbuster Video Inc. -- Independence, Missouri
Managed as many as six employees while operating a high-volume business.
Awarded Employee of the Quarter (Fall 2000).
Trained new employees and dealt with delicate customer service situations

FILM AND VIDEO EXPERIENCE:
2004 - Videographer/Editor - Wedding Videos, Jact Media
2004 - Camera Operator - “Buddies”, Daphne Productions
2003 - Editor - “Mercy”, Parro Films
2003 - Director of Photography - “Dink”, Jangled Productions
2003 - Director of Photography - Mobile English Corporate Videos (12)
2003 - Stills Photographer and Publicist - “Five”, FIVE
2002 - 2nd Boom Operator - “Alice Blue”, Toothin Productions
2002 - Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor - “MTC 2002”, Maine Teen Camp
2002 - 1st Camera Assistant - “Kung Fu Project”, MCM Continuum
2002 - Director of Photography/Editor - "Felton International" - Kauffman Foundation
2002 - Director of Photography - “The Phantom Johnny”, MCM Continuum

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
‘98-2002 - President of Making College Media Continuum
‘99-2001 - President of the Missouri Film and Video Workshop
‘99-2002 - Producer/Director/Editor for the MUTV Sports Show
‘99-2002 - Producer/Director/Editor for the MUTV Entertainment Show

SKILLS:
Videography
Photography
Video/Picture Editing
Documentary
Graphic Design
Lighting
Illustration
Piano Composition and Performance