Paul Tracy

Experience

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  Home Wiring Systems

  Nov 1986 - Mar 1987

  Co-owner

  Making needs assessment of customers, and installation of home security systems. Co-owned by myself along with Holden Cohen and Warren Markowitz

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  Monroe County Election Board

  Jul 1987 - Aug 1987

  Process Worker

  I assisted in making phone calls to voters to correct any information on their voting profiles.

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  Playhouse Pictures

  Jun 1988 - Sept 1988

  Animation Production Assistant

  Inked, painted, and wrote exposure sheets. Shot animation with 35mm Acme crane. Read audio tracks, edited cutbacks and laid in dialogue and effects. Interacted with various Hollywood studios and labs. Assisted with managing production deadlines.

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  Southern California Attorney Service

  Oct 1988 - Nov 1988

  Process Server

  Served people with summons and filed paperwork at Los Angeles county courthouses.

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  Allegheny Productions

  Nov 1989 - Feb 1990

  Computer Graphic Designer / Editor / Production Assistant

  Operated Amiga 2000 and Cubicomp PictureMaker systems designing graphics for productions. Contributed substantially to office management, client relations, off line video editing, scriptwriting and as production assistant.

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  WOKR 13 (ABC affiliate)

  May 1990 - Oct 1994

  Production Technician

  Studio camera operator for live local newscasts (“NewsSource 13”), bowling and community talk shows (“Shades of Grey” and “Many Voices, Many Visions”). Other duties included floor manager, news editor on 3/4" and Betacam SP equipment, teleprompter operator, and videographer on ENG and grip on EFP assignments. Involved in numerous commercial spots for the station and as part of a production that won a Bronze Telly Award.

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  Larita Productions

  Aug 1992 - Mar 1993

  Editor, Videographer, 3D Animator

  Video production house. Operated both tube and chip video cameras during EFP. Also created extensive graphics and computer animation. Company merged temporarily with Visual Impressions in March of 1993.

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  Visual Impressions

  Mar 1993 - Jan 1995

  Chief Animator / Director / Editor / Videographer / Production Coordinator

  High-end multi-media and video production house where main responsibilities included 2D and 3D animation, coordinating aspects of productions, directing, and editing. Other duties included digital audio acquisition and editing and shooting on both 3/4" SP and Betacam SP format videotape.

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  Envision Productions

  Dec 1994 - now

  Director and Business Owner

  Three separate video and computer animation production companies specializing in event, commercial/corporate, and documentary creation, post production services, legal videography, real estate, web page design, film to video transfers, international video format conversion, DVD authoring and creation, graphics and 3D computer animation. With a variety of camera equipment and editing systems, can tackle most projects. Primarily use Lightwave 3D for computer graphics and other third party software. Maintain and oversee all operations of company including customer relations, financial and marketing strategies, and equipment purchases and maintenance. Show less

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  State University of New York College at Brockport

  Oct 1996 - Aug 2000

  Manager, Interactive Telecommunications Department

  Managed two fiber optic distance learning rooms named RAITN (Rochester Area Interactive Telecommunications Network) and one ISDN distance learning site called Westnet. In conjunction with Monroe BOCES #1, collaborated with other sites in the interactive distance learning environment through videoconferencing ensuring optimal conditions for educators and students. Managed a 7-site bridging hub linking internal and outside clients creating a revenue stream into the department. Researched, tested and implemented new equipment within this rapidly evolving medium of information exchange. Other duties included hiring and managing student employees, maintaining department web site, and overseeing office operations. Show less

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  Registry Connections

  Feb 1999 - now

  Co-owner

  Internet gift registry company startup with Dan Stoffel.

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  Monroe Community College

  Jul 2001 - Nov 2007

  Work in the Instructional Technologies department through Educational Technology Services. Design, develop, and implement educational technology to support the teaching/learning environment, including distance learning. Assist in the coordination and planning efforts for enhancing the application, utilization, and performance of educational technology. Support campus-wide distribution of media software and equipment. Anticipate and support the college's ongoing classroom technology initiatives. Provide technical and logistical support to a variety of electronic mediums Show less Taught course section in "Digital Photography" during summer 2001 as an introduction to the historical, technical, operational and creative aspects of digital photography in the Macintosh computer lab in the Visual and Performing Arts department.Taught course section in "Computer Generated Imagery" during fall 2002, fall 2003 and spring 2004 presenting introductory hands-on experiences in exploring the potential of multimedia computer software, special graphic effects and computer imaging techniques as a creative medium in the Macintosh computer lab in the Visual and Performing Arts department.Taught online course section in "Introduction to Audiovisual Technology" during fall 2003 as an online course that provides an overview of the audiovisual communications industry created through ICIA Show less

  • Specialist II

    Aug 2000 - Nov 2007

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    Jul 2001 - May 2004
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  PUSH Physical Theatre

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Internship

  Studied physical theatre movement techniques, learned choreography and went on tour to perform in multiple states in the northeast over the course of the summer program.

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  Shutters & Triggers

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2010

  Producer and Show Co-Host

  Produce and co-host an ongoing podcast that discusses Animation and Airsoft, Film and Firearms, Hi-Def Video and Hi-speed Velocity... Basically, if you can 'shoot' with it then we'll probably talk about it.

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  Vista Video Productions

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

  Freelance Videographer

  On occassion I will be hired out as an independant contractor as a cameraman for weddings.

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  Bergmann Associates

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2008

  Freelance Digital Artist

  On contract, I am called up for part time 2D and 3D graphics work.

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  The Presentation Source

  Apr 2008 - May 2011

  Videoconference Coordinator and Asst. Account Executive

  I manage videoconferencing events between our location and a host of other locations. Along with being able to connect to both IP and ISDN sites around the globe, we serve a multitude of needs with an inventory of peripheral hardware that can help enhance your presentation when needed. I also am an Account Executive for a variety of audiovisual products and services.

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  Girl's Gotta Eat Entertainment

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2009

  Videographer

  I was one of the Behind the Scenes videographers for the film "After".

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  GameBreak Podcast

  Mar 2010 - now

  Producer and Show Co-Host

  I produce and host a semi-monthly video podcast show with Andrew Wheeland where we explore various board games.

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  Browncroft Community Church

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2016

  Video Specialist

  Producing video and other animated visuals for corporate worship services with the principle objective of using those media to heighten worship engagement. Expanded role in 2013 to produce videos for all departments in the campus.

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  Faith Street Film Partners, LLC

  Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

  Videographer/Editor

  Videographer and Editor for video blogs and behind the scenes video showing the making of the film "King's Faith". Also, videotaped interviews of pre-screen responses and helped craft a spot for "Demand the Movie" link.

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  Keuka College

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Classroom Technology Specialist

  As part of the Information Technology department, I manage and maintain classroom technology in over 50 classrooms and conference rooms.

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  Edge Factor

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

  Freelance Video Editor

  I was one of the video editors for Edge Factor's Geek Outs and CTE series of videos.

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  Stringr

  Jan 2022 - now

  Independant News Videographer

  Shooting news assignments around town. (Photo credit - Rebecca Leclair)

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  Westwood Studios, LLC

  Apr 2022 - now

  Film Producer and Owner

  At Westwood Studios we tell stories... about life. There's enough drama in everyday life to fill a movie screen. Come escape your own drama and join us for some life stories that will have you on the edge of your emotions and keep you in suspense for hours.

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  Sutherland

  Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

  Meta Marketing Pro - certification until 2026

  I help businesses who place advertisements on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to optimize their performance of their ads.