1. Profile
• 10 years of professional freelance video experience on set, 10+ as an editor
• can function as a PA, grip and camera operator
• recent work in media management, editor and post-workflow solutions
• A variety of experience and a positive attitude have proven to be great assets on any
team I work with, no matter the position.
Current Employment
MEDIA CENTER TECHNICIAN/STUDIO MANAGER/TEACHING ASSISTANT
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE — 2013-CURRENT
• was offered a position after spending extensive time in the Media Center as a student
• fix cameras, rent equipment and share knowledge from my professional career with
students
• assistant teacher of projection mapping elective, a rarely taught class in most institutions
• I love helping people and nothing is more rewarding than helping students make the
things that they want to make.
Experience
DIRECTOR/EDITOR/POST
APOCALYPSE MEOW 7 PROMO/PEDALJETS “NOTHING BOY” MUSIC VIDEO — AUGUST 2014
KANSAS SPEEDWAY/MIDWEST MUSIC FOUNDATION/THE PEDALJETS
• ran logistics, hired a crew, tracked down equipment (including a crane!) to shoot a video
for KC band The Pedaljets, who were a featured act at Apocalypse Meow, a fundraiser
for Midwest Music Foundation
• assisted in shooting the music video in Kansas Speedway garage
• kept corporate branding consistent while creating a vibrant and engagement
advertisement for the show
Steve Gardels
816-419-6597 SGardels@gmail.com 3619 Jefferson Kansas City, MO 64111

2. EDITING/COLOR CORRECTION/AUDIO MIXING
2014 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE — AUGUST 2014
KATE SMITH/INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS
• transcribed, edited, created graphics and color corrected grainy, discolored footage
• IAAO needed several videos for an upcoming KC conference, requiring strict deadlines
• client required constant communication, resulted in complete satisfaction
• requested export for both web and television
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/VISUAL ENGINEER
MIDCOAST TAKEOVER AT SHANGRI-LA AUSTIN, TX - SXSW MUSIC FESTIVAL — 2012-2015
XO BLACKWATER TV PARTY/MIDWEST MUSIC FOUNDATION/HARVEST PRODUCTIONS
• my production company XO Blackwater has created a visual experience for a 4-day
music showcase for 100+ bands from the Midwest
• create a projection mapped digital sign to showcase sponsors and greet guests
• make custom video installations for the indoor stage, featuring artist names
• on the outdoor stage, we highlight a 26x6’ LED wall displaying names of performers
and dazzling lighting effects to an already well-produced live show. Built custom
software and learned binary to create these effects.
• since 2012, MidCoast Takeover has been rated one of the best unofficial SXSW
showcases by Do512, Under the Gun (Austin music blog), The Deli Magazine and USA
Today
MEDIA MANAGEMENT/DRUM TECH/PA
RADKEY “ROMANCE DAWN” MUSIC VIDEO — SEPTEMBER 2013
MK12/OUTPOST PRODUCTIONS
• recruited by Shaun Hamontree and Cyan Meeks to create a music video with Outposts’
Chris Durr for Radkey, an accomplished worldwide touring band, originally from St.
Joseph
• managed all RED footage for shoot
• assisted in keeping playback volumes at an acceptable level

3. Education
Kansas City Art Institute — BFA in Digital Filmmaking, 2009
References
Cyan Meeks - Assistant Professor of Digital Filmmaking - Kansas City Art Institute - 816-668-6409
Shaun Hamontree - Director/Designer/Guru - (formerly of) MK12 Design Studios - 816-728-4751
Chad Meise - Freelance Sound Engineer and Life Coach - 913-579-6335