Resume: Paul Yost

 

Supplementing my business experience has allowed me to develop further as a communicator and leader. My interests often lead me into projects and causes in need of goals and organization. I have been successful in filling those needs.


Arts & Entertainment

Production Manager, Co-Writer, Co-Producer, Promoter - Take Flight Productions(’00): “A Walk in the Park”, an independent short film shot in Central Park, NYC. Oversaw cast & crew of 30 people over 5 days. Winner of Panel Award: Best Short Comedy at San Francisco Angelic Film Festival, 2001. Entry in 5 Film Festivals around the nation.

Ad Copywriting & Commercial Production: Radio commercial spots, complete production including clients’ business value & target market research, copywriting, recording & editing (www.HomeGrownRadionj.com).

Live Sound Production: Live sound engineering & production (full bands, acoustic, voice) for Church, Clubs, Auditoriums, Radio Stations.

Live Video Production, Directing: Many 2 & 3 camera video shoots of concerts, produced for live webcast & video.

Tour Manager - From Good Homes (’95-’98): Responsibilities included band & crew management (10 people); organizing of accommodations, travel & equipment; accounting, records keeping & reporting; event management; stage & production management.

Disc Jockey/Voiceover/Presenter/Producer – HomeGrown Radio, Blairstown, NJ (’05): Production and performance of all commercial spots and IDs for the station; WNTI-FM, Hackettstown, NJ (’95-’00): Weekly Saturday Night music and comedy radio show. Stage event announcer and MC. Location event personality.

Leader of A/V Tech Team - Word Of Life Christian Ministries (’99-’04): Spearheaded team of adults and teens through training, scheduling and accountability in sound & video ministry for this Church of 200 members. Also served as Assistant Choir Director, developing choir by providing group & individual vocal training.

Webcasting: Full production 3 camera live concert shoot (WNTI-FM); live local events (The Stanhope House)

Technical Expertise

Video Editing, Sound/Audio Engineering: Video Toaster 2; Avid; Cool Edit; Recording Studio engineering & producing


Community

Lake Lenape Association(’04-‘05): Elected to Board and then Vice President in 1st year membership. Organized Board to a more effective meeting process & instituted accountability for assignments. Currently leading the Board & Membership to increase their 3 main income channels.

Personal Interests
Hobbies include photography, film production, supporting HomeGrown Radio, involvement in the Lake Lenape Association, entrepreneurial reading, music performance.

References & Portfolio
Business and personal references will be readily provided upon request.

Portfolio of software design and sample demos is available upon request. Portfolio of web production, film & video production, audio production & performance, and photography also available online at www.PaulYost.com.

 



15 Penn Ave Newton, NJ 07860 .............yost@gti.net .................. (973) 786-7002