Michael Sorg

Last updated September 10th 2011
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Michael Sorg

Pittsburgh, PA 15216 USA


http://mikesorg.com

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OBJECTIVE

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My goal is to be the best I can be at something that I can wake up each morning to love doing and that will make an impression on others.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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10/2010 - Present
Director of Web Media

S'eclairer

Export, PA

Brought in to help develop Social and Online Media strategy for the practice. Also assisting with the development of a new print and digital magazine.

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10/2004 - 5/2011
Video Specialist and Technologist

Multimedia Training Systems

Pittsburgh, PA

Editing video using Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Also deal with graphics and animation for video in Motion, LiveType, After Effects, chroma key techniques, and Photoshop. Served as assistant on green screen and on location shoots. Acted as on location IT assistant to maintain equipment.

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10/2008 - Present
Freelancer/Editor

PennFuture

Pittsburgh, PA

Assist in editing of weekly Podcasts and an occasional video, including promotional pieces, and larger awareness pieces.

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5/2008 - Present
Co-Organizer

Podcamp Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Developed video content for Podcamp Pittsburgh since 2008 at www.podcamppittsburgh.com and served on the event organization committee. Also conducted sessions on social media at the event since its inception in 2006.

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9/2008 - Present
Videographer

Digital Horizons

Various Western Pennsylvania Locations

Working videography for High School Football, International Wrestling Cartel, Renegade Wrestling Alliance, and PWX/NWA East events in the Western Pennsylvania area. Worked as ringside cameraman at most shoots, in a high paced, high impact capacity.

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4/2008 - 12/2009
Web Master

International Wrestling Cartel

Various Western Pennsylvania Locations

Website maintenance and redesign on www.IWCWrestling.com. Integration of social media outreach to promote the sites and DVDs.

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10/2003 - 2/2009
Vice President

Deface Marketing

New Castle, PA

Assist with the web design and maintenance, as well as several video projects for the artists. Writing duties on interview and news pages for Empire Magazine and WPAJ Interview.

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5/2007 - 8/2007
Video Editor

Sarah Heinz House

Pittsburgh, PA

Brought in to finish a documentary based around the construction of the Green addition to the building. Handled organization, editing, audio production, and on screen graphics for the final 30 minute product, delivered on DVD with menu.

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5/2007 - 5/2007
DVD Authorer

The Gambino Brothers

Pittsburgh, PA

Did DVD authoring for local professional wrestling tag team, the Gambino Brothers, for promotional use to receive more bookings, including an eventual tour in Japan.

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9/2004 - 6/2005
Freelancer

Cinemanix

Pittsburgh, PA

Over this time, I served on several specific contract works. I worked on the HTML implementation of Cinemanix.com and www.intelagentresources.com. I also served as a Macromedia Dreamweaver consultant to a teacher and GoLive developer.

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SKILLS

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Video: Development and building of video projects including practical experience editing and filming for training, marketing, and interviews. Developing products for standard video formats, CBT, and digital distribution. Well versed in the Final Cut Studio suite and other editing programs on PC and MAC. Experience filming in high action live event environments.

Social Media: Well versed in the emerging Social Media methods, including promoting products and companies on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and other applications on the ever-evolving landscape. Helped to develop several Podcasts and spoken several times at Conventions and Unconferences on the subject.

Web/Graphics: Overseeing the regular maintenance of websites from standard HTML to Wordpress and other web application installations. Moderate experience in Flash, Director, and Dreamweaver, amongst other similar applications.

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EDUCATION

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10/2000 - 3/2004

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelors in Science

  • Web Design and Multimedia

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REFERENCES

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Justin Kownacki, Social Media Strategist
Creative Concepts
tel: 412-628-4231
Baltimore, MD USA
Worked with Justin in my early days at Multimedia Training Systems, through my time helping with Podcamp Pittsburgh (of which, he is a co-founder), and various freelance projects.

Work with Justin on set with his web series The Baristas.

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Bryan Scribelli, Owner
Pittsburgh Office
Cinemanix

tel: 412-203-3422
Pittsburgh, PA
I worked under Bryan in 2004 and 2005 on several contract projects.

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Anthony Walker, Network Support Specialist
Oxford Solutions
tel: (412) 969-9635
Pittsburgh, PA
A long time colleague that has worked on several side projects with me.

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David Redd, CAD Technician
Trumbull Corporation
tel: (724) 809-1685

David has worked with me on several podcast and video projects since 2006.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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-Podcamp Pittsburgh Media Winner 2006 (for coverage of Podcamp Pittsburgh on the "Wrestling Mayhem Show")
-Edited for Enviro-Bowl campaign for PennFuture which received a Proclamation from Doug Shields before Pittsburgh City Council
-Aided in the production and streaming of Chachi Plays for Kids charity event which received a Proclamation from Bruce Kraus before Pittsburgh City Council
-National Honor Society Member


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PUBLICATIONS

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Quoted or Featured in Trib PM(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review), The City Paper, and Blender Magazine

Interviewed on KDKA Radio, The Tech Buzz, and The Awful Show

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