Nikoletta E Kanakis

Self-Employed

May 2011 to 2000
Freelancer
Melbourne, Australia

Jan 2010 to May 2011
Freelancer
Rapid Spin Video, Inc

Jun 2009 to Dec 2009
Cameraman & Video Editor
Capabilities Employment Service, Inc

Apr 2008 to Jun 2009
Disability Support Officer
United States Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM
Aug 2006 to Jan 2008
Broadcast Journalist
United States Air Force - Yokota Air Base
Tokyo, JP
Jan 2004 to Aug 2006
Videographer/Video Editor
Starbucks Coffee
Boston, MA
May 1998 to Feb 2002
Shift Supervisor/Barista (University)
US Department of State
Washington, DC
Sep 2000 to Dec 2000
Intern

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
Jan 2011
Fine Arts
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MD
2004
Boston University
Boston, MA
2003
BA in International Relations & Anthropology
Boazii University
stanbul
Jun 2002
Spanish Summer Language Program
School of Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Jun 1996
Fashion Design

Skilled in analog and non-linear editing techniques Thorough understanding of camera operation, composition and lighting Single and multi-camera operations and productions Skilled PC computer user; able to troubleshoot hardware and software problems, maintain operating conditions of editing suite Broadcast camera equipment including Sony, Canon and Panasonic; studio, ENG and prosumer grade cameras and switchers Directing interviews, including cameras, lighting, microphones and personnel Planning and staging multi-camera shoots, including video and sound system configurations Post-production including capturing and editing raw footage to conform to scripts, story boards and treatments Proficient operating a range of non-linear editing systems including and related software: Avid Adrenaline, Avid DV Xpress, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium CS5, Final Cut Pro, Cleaner XL and Sorenson Squeeze Create motion graphics with Adobe After Effects CS5; still graphics with Adobe Illustrator CS5 and Adobe Photoshop CS5 DVD Authoring using Adobe Encore Shoot and process RAW image files with Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Adobe Lightroom 2 Expert with film and digital SLR cameras Digital manipulation: color correction, photo restoration and montages Develop black and white film; experienced using darkrooms