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Elmer Blaikie
@elmerblaikie
Media Production Specialist at California State University, San Marcos, producing educational video and platform-specific storytelling.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At California State University, San Marcos, I shoot and edit creative and educational video content, photograph faculty, students, and events, and design visual materials and tutorials to support learning.
I also train students and faculty on creative software and media tools, lead workshops on digital storytelling and media literacy, and troubleshoot media production systems in studio environments.
Alongside my university work, I produce long-form YouTube videos about landscapes and abandoned spaces, plus short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. I use Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop across the production process, from concept development and scripting through filming, editing, and publishing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Current
Media Production Specialist
California State University, San Marcos
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Shoot and edit creative and educational video content, photograph faculty and events, and train students and faculty on creative software and media tools. Design visual materials and tutorials, troubleshoot media production systems, and lead workshops on digital storytelling and media literacy.
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Classroom Support Technician
California State University, San Marcos
Jan 2019 - Mar 2022 (3 years 2 months)
Supported creative classrooms using multimedia tools and AV systems, and collaborated with faculty to streamline digital learning environments.
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Help Desk & Classroom Support
California State University, San Marcos
Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered tech support and assisted faculty with projects and classroom tech integration.
ME
Directed technical support for national sales events with heavy media needs, guided creative teams in software and hardware implementation, and oversaw AV setups and design-heavy publishing workflows.
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Lead Web Programmer – Legal Media Forms
LawInfo.com
Mar 2006 - Feb 2007 (11 months)
Managed creation of legal multimedia web content and forms.
MC
Directed technical support for national sales events with heavy media needs, guided creative teams in software and hardware implementation, and oversaw AV setups and design-heavy publishing workflows.
UF
Technician – Mental Health Services
U.S. Air Force
Jun 1996 - Jan 2000 (3 years 7 months)
Developed software to streamline mental health interviews and managed systems used for behavioral analysis and data visualization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State University, Northridge
Master of Arts, Humanities
Master of Arts in Humanities with a focus on Arts & Technology.
California State University, San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts.
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Extron
Extron Certified Control Specialist, Control Systems
Certified Control Specialist certification from Extron.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
31k+ USD
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