1. S.O. O’ B R I E N
713.899.0149 | s.o.obrien1@gmail.com | 525 East 3rd St. Brooklyn 11218
R E L E V A N T S K I L L S
Background in audio video system design, event videography, projection design, video editing,
event videography and photography, audio, and visual programming. Expert knowledge of
Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro 7, Photoshop, Sony FS700, Sony XDCAM PXW-X70,
XDCAM EX3 camera systems, Canon 5D and C100 DSLR video systems, raw file conversion
and native file editing and transcoding standards. Proficient knowledge and maintenance of
Blackmagic video switchers and conversion systems. Knowledge of theater lighting, 8mm and
16mm film processing and projection systems, After Effects and Cinema 4D, Depth Kit, Kinect,
Excel, MaxMsp, Arduino, Processing, MadMapper, Isadora, Outlook, Google Drive. Detail
oriented, collaborative, organized, strong work ethic, fast, and driven to learn new skills.
E D U C A T I O N
Master of Arts Degree in Media Studies The New School | New York, NY 2013
Time-Based Media Lab, Sound Objects and Listening Spaces, Media Concepts, Avant Garde
and the Moving Image
Post Baccalaureate (coursework) Columbia University | New York, NY 2008 - 2009
Intro to Film Theory, Film and Feminism: Transnational Perspectives, Silkscreen
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA 2003
Avant Garde Film, Print & Tech Film Style Production, Music and Film
E X P E R I E N C E
Digital Projects Manager, CultureHub | New York, NY 2014 - Present
● Technical Direction Live Media class with Sarah Lawrence and Seoul Institute of the Arts
● Manage day to day television and performance studio operation and maintenance
● Implemented a new inventory system for audio and video production equipment
● Oversight and maintenance of audio, video, and film equipment rental, repair, and
purchase
● Designed and implemented processes of digital asset management for archival footage
of installations, exhibitions, and audio visual programming
● Researched and developed systems for interactive motion sensor programming for use
in micro-residency programs
● Curated and taught Queer Arts and Technology workshop series in collaboration with
Queer Arts and Technology group at Eyebeam
● Liaise between artists and production team on over 30 new media events in
collaboration with Harvestworks, Seoul Institute of the Arts, Hyphen Hub, Artspace,

2. NYU, and LaMama
● Maintained and operated production control room on over 50 multi-media installations
and events
● Supervision of part-time staff at audio-video events including multiple-camera
livestreams, annual new media festival, distance collaboration program, and new media
summer program for youth
● Train staff and interns on audio, video equipment and best practices
Lead Audio Video and New Media Technician, CultureHub | New York, NY 2012-2014
● Videographer and archivist for 40+ live performances at LaMama theater
● Edited content; created title sequences; edited photos for archive, marketing, and social
media
● Operated sound and light board for over 30 in-studio productions
● Researched and implemented new media hardware and software including motion
sensor systems
Training and Resources Associate, DCTV | New York, NY 2013-2014
● Assisted with DCTV Presents event prep and technical support
● Assisted with the production of workshops by maintaining workshop classrooms and
creating workshop materials
● Assisted with the maintenance of equipment and management of equipment rental
facility
● Developed creative content for website
Freelance Video System Design, Self 2014 - Present
● Niv Acosta’s Alien Talk Show, Vassar College
● Niv Acosta’s Discotropic, COIL Festival, New York, NY
Videographer, Standard Joy Productions | New York, NY 2014 - Present
● Camera Operator Taste of Home
● Camera Operator and Lighting Direction GQ magazine
I N S T R U C T I O N
● Theater for the 21st Century, LaMama | Umbria, Italy 2016
● Steal This! CoLab, CultureHub | New York, NY 2016
● Multi-Media Theater Lab, CoLab, CultureHub | New York, NY 2015
● Documentary Film Production, Allied Media Conference | Detroit, MI 2015
● Interactive Perforamnce Lab: Negotiating Mediated Bodies 59th Sterijino Pozoreje
Festival | Novisad, Serbia 2014
● Media Skills CoLab, CultureHub | New York, NY 2013
● Arduino Sensor Workshop, Q.U.A.T. at CultureHub | New York, NY 2013