Dennis Wilcox
Pres., CEO, Wilcox Communications, Inc.

Résumé

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Highlights: 

Technical and Consulting Background (Videographer, video editor, technical writer/editor, technical trainer, web developer):

Videographer/writer/video editor for over 75 training, marketing, and company/product information video presentations, many in highly technical and science areas, including food science, natural science, computers, chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering, safety, medical, automotive, and more.

Videographer/writer/video editor for over 30 video presentations involving the social sciences and cultural, historical, religion, and contemporary issues—includes fund-raising for several not-for-profit causes.

Technical Writer/Editor for both print and video copy.

Technical Trainer for over 50 training and development programs for several industries and organizations, with a focus on creating the video presentations and collateral material needed to effect understanding and subject retention. Web developer for a number of sites, including Wilcox Communications, Inc., RenewNorthfield, the Northfield Community Video Project, and the Prairie Ecology Bus Center.

Administrative Background (Business owner, media producer, project manager):

Owner of professional video production and writing business.
Senior producer for series of 39 weekly 2-hour television programs for broadcast.
Project manager for over 50 business video productions.
Producer for two investigative news units.

Computer/Software, Other Technical Experience/Capabilities: (PCs/Apples, standard and specialized programs, video production)

Skilled user of both PCs and Apple computers for over 25 years; most familiar with PCs.

Skilled user of standard Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, and Internet Explorer; familiarity with Access and Publisher and Symnatec’s ACT.

Skilled user of media and video/DVD production software including Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, Avid, Dreamweaver, and DVD Workshop 2 (authoring program).

Skilled videographer, photographer, and video editor with proven capabilities in professional quality video/audio recording, photography, and video/audio editing, including the use of non-linear editing software.

Other (Not-for-profit and community service):

Board member, three boards of directors: Current: Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Lakefield, Minnesota (education endeavor) (board president). Previous: The Visions of SuAnne Big Crow, Inc., and The Creativity Lab.

Work with non-profits producing information and fund-raising video presentations and providing organizational and promotional consultation.

Assisted in the start-up of the Northfield Community Video Project, the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation, and The Visions of SuAnne Big Crow, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Wilcox Communications, Inc., Northfield, MN: Professional Videomaker/Writer, Multimedia Producer, and Project Manager, Serving Businesses and Organizations, 1981 to present.

Catholic Television Network/Chicago, Chicago, IL: Sr. Producer/Writer, Weekly Show, 1980 to 1981.

American Broadcasting Co., Chicago, IL: Writer/Producer, Daily and Investigative News (for O & O WLS-TV), 1979 to 1980.

KTVI News, St. Louis, MO: Writer/Producer, Daily and Investigative News, 1978 to 1979.

St. Louis Community Newspapers, St. Louis, MO: Writer/Reporter, News/Features, 1976 to 1978.

EDUCATION

B.A., University of Missouri, Biology. Minors: Chemistry, History, German. Honors English Composition.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Computer‑Based Desktop Non‑Linear Video Editing Systems: Avid, Adobe Premiere, and Digital F/X.

PC and Macintosh Computers and Software.

Non-Profit Management Institute (LarsonAllen).

Writing and Video Production Seminars and Workshops.

Instantaneous Audience Response Computer Graphics Systems.

Photography: Courses in Still Photography and Photojournalism.

3M Co. Business Seminar: 3‑day Intensive Training on Management and Marketing  Techniques for Small Businesses.

Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Handling and Disposal Workshop: 2‑days on Environmental Laws and Regulations.

Interpersonal Intensive: 5‑day Human Relationships Training.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society for Training & Development.

Society for Technical Communications.

Media Communications Association International (formerly, ITVA).

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