James A.

Starr
8609 Neier Lane
St. Louis, Missouri 63123
Home (314) 638-3589 Cell (314) 608-6085
js95fbf2@westpost.net
Objective To obtain a position that will utilize my digital media background,
management experience, project management abilities and leadership skills, for a
n organization offering the opportunity for professional development and advance
ment.
Employment History
8/2000-4/2010 Charter Communications-St. Louis, Missouri
Digital Encoding Manager-Charter Media
Managed Digital Media Encoding Department (over a staff of 4 subordinates) in su
pport of multi-million dollar cable television advertising sales and marketing i
nitiatives.
Developed and managed workflows for tapeless spot deliveries, including experie
nce with MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and QuickTime MOV file formats, along with daily
usage of Telestream Flip Factory technology for content transcoding
Developed and managed process of Video on Demand (VOD) encoding, packaging and
content distribution, utilizing the Tandberg Xport and Ascent Media technologies
, as well as providing workflow management and support for the Alpha Video photo
classified technology.
Digital media creation experience with the Adobe Premiere and Encore product pl
atforms for post-production spot rendering and DVD creation work
Responsible for product procurement and project management in excess of $100K.
Prior responsibilities have included Technical Operations Management, digital e
ncoding as well as providing both live and studio camerawork support
10/00-12/00 StreamSearch.com-Clayton, Missouri
Verifier and synopsis writer of film-related media for film
page of companys web site
Wrote synopsis and reviews for online media, feature length films, documentarie
s and short films.
9/98-10/00 Manpower Temporary Services-St. Louis, Missouri
Shipping and Receiving; Invoice Processing for
Mallinckrodt, Inc. (Hazelwood and Chesterfield
Campuses)
2/98-7/98 Hollywood Video-University City, Missouri
Assistant Store Manager-duties included staff
supervision, cash management, along with
merchandising and store promotions
8/92-8/97 Blockbuster Video-Eureka, Missouri
Senior Assistant Store Manager-duties included staff
supervision, cash management along with hiring and
developing new personnel.
10/90-4/92 Freelance Documentary Film Production
Assistant Film Editor for Documentary Film-St. Louis
Education
7/97-4/98 Broadcast Center-St. Louis, Missouri
Curriculum Highlights
Commercial/Program Production: Trained in editing and timing of commercial copy
, music selection, music beds, plus producing commercials with various creative
approaches.
Digital Audio Production: Advanced production techniques, including extensive t
raining in multi-track production. Proficient with SawPlus.
Video Production I & II: Practical hands on training in professional video pro
duction. Understanding of: Studio/ENG camerawork, assemble and insert editing,
lighting, program and commercial production. Computer graphic work(Truevision,
Inscriber), use of graphics tablet with mouse and pen, reading of wave form and
videoscope, preproductions, working with clients, troubleshooting, studio and r
emote shooting, writing, producing, directing and switching.
8/84-8/90 University of Kansas-Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts Degree-Film and Theater Studies
Bachelor of Arts Degree-English
Deans Honor List
Member: Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity

References available upon request