Omar Brown:

UB CURRICULUM VITAE 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Instructional Support Associate      
August 2016 - Present

• Administers and manages the operation of the Silverman Library service desk during evening hours. Responsible for appropriate and adequate staffing of the Silverman Library service desk. Provides support for the effective operation of the Lockwood Library service desk as needed.
• Supervises a team of student assistant workers and works cooperatively with other supervisors to hire, train and schedule work hours for students. Accurately assesses performance and handles performance and disciplinary problems in a timely manner. Seeks consultation and assistance when needed. Helps inspire team work and cooperation within Delivery Services
• Provide support for effective operation of One Button Studios, technology enhanced classrooms and study rooms. Assists patrons with the digitization of streaming films, faculty clip services, video editing software use and equipment set up for special events.
• Contributes to the planning and implementation of new procedures, services and technologies. Works to make operations more effective and responsive by continuously standardizing services and creating efficiency
• Effectively communicates expectations, directions and sets responsible standards to meet service needs. Ensures all Delivery Services evening activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with established policies including the Exlibris Aleph Multimedia Booking service requests.
• Attend national, regional, state or local conferences on multimedia or access services and keep abreast of current trends. Participate in local and regional activities related to multimedia or access services. Maintain visibility and be actively involves in the University community and within the Libraries.

Treasury Associate, Penton Media
May 2007 -October 2010

• Provided staff support for Credit Correspondents by researching invoices, insertion orders and magazines.
• Researched and provided cash on accounts checks through Penton's banking database system.
• Processed account updates through the MSG finance database software.
• Researched & Maintained bankruptcy statements for Penton Media's clients credit reports.

Circulation Manager Assistant, Penton Media
October 2006 – May 2007

• Assigned NAICS codes to various industry companies in Hallmark subscription database.
• Prepared magazine circulation statistics for BPA Audit Services.
• Researched advertisers' subscriptions and ad placements for marketing research.

 Library Administrative Assistant, New York Public Library
Richmondtown Branch Library, St. George Library Center & Morningside Heights
March 1999– August 2006

• Managed 3 computer training center for computer technology classes and computer use.
• Trained library staff & patrons on Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and library research databases.  
• Managed and implemented registration processes for library workshop participants.
• Managed computer lab for all patron hardware & software applications.
• Trained and supervised computer page staff in multiple branch library regions.
• Designed Microsoft Excel & Access databases for monthly reports statistics.
• HTML Programmer for Staten Island on the Web Committee.
• managed registration processes for library workshop participants
• Provide tech support staff and patrons on computer related problems via phone, email, or in person.

Office Associate I
St. George Library Center
September 2004– August 2006

• Computer online posting of fines and fees, and bank deposit.
• Scheduling and Revising Librarian and Clerical daily and weekly schedules.
• Revise Librarian, Clerical and Page staff timesheets and Monthly Summary Sheets.
• Train and Supervise staff on the Dynix, LEO, Telxons for data entry and processing.
• Train and Supervise pages to shelve, read, edge, and mend books.
• Perform daily routines for circulation desk procedures.
• Process, enter and revise Adult, Reference, Children books, and Non-Print materials.
• Member of the Rapid Response Team: training and updating branch software and hardware.

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                                                Associate Librarian 2008-2013, Assistant Librarian 2001-2007, etc.)
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RELATED EXPERIENCE (optional)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University: University at Buffalo:

• Academic Writing and Publishing 20-APR-2017
• CopyTalk webinar: Section 108 video project 04-JAN-2017
• Create Electronic Forms Using Adobe Acrobat X 10-NOV-2016
• Create Flyers and Newsletters Using Microsoft Publisher 08-JUN-2017
• Create Forms and Reports using Microsoft Access 03-NOV-2016
• Hands-on Learning and Makerspaces: How to Implement a Culture of Creativity in your Library 31-JAN-2017
• Intersections: Preventing Harassment & Sexual Violence (Title IX/Campus SaVE Act)
• Supervisor: Preventing Harassment & Title IX/Campus SaVE Act
• LinkedIn: A Tool for Professional Networking 25-APR-2017
• New Employee Orientation - Campus Bus Tour 29-SEP-2016

University: French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation

• Software beta tester and contributor to INRIA’s Digital Compositor:  Natron

PUBLICATIONS (External)

• https://colorgrade13.wordpress.com/

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Teacher’s manuals (External)

• http://natron.readthedocs.io/en/master/

Online publications (Non-refereed)

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/osbrown/detail/recent-activity/posts/

Media (Include substantive digital, video, or audio creations for professional use)

• Fact or Fake News: Wolves, Mar 6, 2017, Online video clip. UBlibraries Youtube Account

< https://youtu.be/6MleSQ3JJas>

• Fact or Fake News, Wolves Reveal,  Mar 6, 2017, Online video clip. UBlibraries Youtube Account

< https://youtu.be/b6LALaj-_f8>

• Fake or Fake News: Genius,  April 6, 2017, Online video clip. UBlibraries Youtube Account

< https://youtu.be/kKIbI43I8CM>

• Fact or Fake News, Genius Reveal: April 6, 2017, Online video clip. UBlibraries Youtube Account

< https://youtu.be/ap2OBkm2cFY>

EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES (External)
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• https://colorgrade13.wordpress.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/osbrown/detail/recent-activity/posts/
• http://natron.readthedocs.io/en/master/

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International
National
Regional
Local
University

CONSULTING (optional)
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Freelance Video Production/Editor

• 2002-2004 Teach Music Production for SEA (Spanish Education Association)
• 1999-2006 Teach Computer Classes at F.C.O.G.I.C., Organization, S.I., NY
• 1991-2006 Recording/Mixing Engineer & Musician for Serenity Studios, B.H. Productions, The Cutting Room Studio facilities

 Community Management Team, Natron, INRIA

2014 – Present

• I create/administrate social media networks for Natron VFX Software such as:
• NatronNation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/NatronNation/,
• NPG (Natron Programmers Group) at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620803784859824/?ref=group_header
• Blog at https://colorgrade13.wordpress.com/
  
• I gather contacts leads of whom are computer programmers in languages like C/C++, Python and Web Designs. I also database vfx compositing artists software workflow and 2D rendered materials.
  
• I also produce software training videos, write tutorials & articles on the operation of Natron VFX Compositor, digital compositing productions & workflows and an aspiring PyPlug/PyNode developer.

Videographer & Broadcasting Subcontractor
ECTV - City OF Euclid, Ohio
May 2007 – Present

• Videographer, Photographer & Editor for events for City of Euclid.
• Camera and Switch operator for City Hall meetings for live broadcast on government Channel 20 on Time Warner Cable & AT&T U-Verse Channel 99

 Founder and CEO, Blessed House Media

Jan 2000 – Present

Videographer, Photographer & Editor for Euclid, Ohio Sims Park ground breaking ceremony 2011. Videos & Photos are broadcast on Ohio's Fox8 and Channel 43(WOIO) News Stations.

Toastmasters International Region VI speech competition: 2009
Videographer, Editor & DVD Authoring - Toastmasters International 2009.

Contracting Business Magazine Comfortech, Penton Media: 2008 - 2011
Videographer & Editor - Video Links: http://contractingbusiness.com/video/

Industry Week Magazine Best Plants Conferences, Penton Media: 2008 - 2010
Videographer & Editor - Video Links: http://industryweek.com/videos/

American Machinist DVD Promotional, Penton Media: 2008
Editor & Music Compositions - http://www.youtube.com/user/euclidmedia

Lodging Hospitality Magazine, Penton Media: 2007 - 2010
Editor - Video Links: http://lhonline.com & http://lhonline.com/lhtv

Machine Design Magazine & EngTV Web, Penton Media: 2006 - 2013
Videographer & Editor - Video Links: http://machinedesign.com/video

Producer/Editor/Director: 2006
Langston Hughes: I Dream of Rivers, documentary. 
Broadcasted on Staten Island, NY & Euclid, Ohio Community Television: http://www.youtube.com/user/euclidmedia.

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