Michael LeClaire

• Constantly updated knowledge on retail industry trends, ensuring current understanding regarding emerging theft methods and techniques.
• Upheld proper visual merchandising standards on retail floor and windows.
• Enhanced store appearance by restocking shelves and maintaining cleanliness throughout the retail space.
• Sold products and services in retail store, kiosks and event environments.
• Maintained a clean and organized work station, ensuring a positive retail environment for customers.

• Developed multimedia presentations for University of Denver.
• Worked with clients to produce various types of videos.
• Developed web profile videos for client websites.
• Created production schedules for every step of video production.
• Oversaw operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
• Hired and trained independent production specialists, including graphic designers.
• Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
• Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.
• Prepared contracts and finalized paperwork.

Managed the day to day operations of the property and grounds. Support the needs of the Rector and the congregation. Paid invoices, oversaw financial support  and in general ensured the smooth operation of the church and its many needs.

• Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities. 

• Managed equipment, vehicles, and support for a staff of twenty news photojournalists.
• Worked on documentaries, general news assignments, special projects and investigative news projects.
• Edited video on a daily basis.
• Producer/director/editor on three separate international human interest stories to Vietnam, Kiev Ukraine, and Iwo Jima. 

Produced all of the local public service announcements to air on KMGH-TV. Coordinated the airing of network and privately produced PSA's.

• Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
• Planned telethons to generate awareness of Muscular Dystrophy and the United Negro College Fund and raise funds.
• Produced/directed/edited Public Service Announcements, Denver Crimestoppers.
• Directed local live newscasts

• Set up technical details of video commercial taping , live news casts, including lighting and sound.
• Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
• Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for  dozens of projects.
• Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships.
• Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally.
• Provided high quality results in a timely manner.

3 years active duty

Decorated Vietnam veteran (Aug '69 - Aug '70)

14 years USMCR

Attained the rank of Gunnery Sergeant E-7

2531 Radio Communications

0841 Artillery Forward Observer

9940 Vietnamese Interpreter

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.