David Avery
Producer, Writer, Editor
I have a passion for storytelling. What's your story?
Education
Campaigns
Non-Profits
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Adobe Creative Cloud, DSLR Camera Operations, Film Editing, Teaching, Management
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Proven leader in challenging environments
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US Air Force Pilot (20 years)
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K-12 & College Instructor
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EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
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Film production contractor for Sustainable Solano non-profit- created 16 short films on sustainable landscaping and a series on supporting local farmers, vintners and restaurants
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Created 10 short films and impactful social media content for two city council political campaigns
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Fairfield High School Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair- Managed 10 Art, Culinary, Band and Theater teachers’ budget, curriculum & operations for 2000+ high school student
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Lead a community team creating multiple future scenarios for a high school. Created a dynamic portfolio of films & blog posts and directed the social media campaign to support the effort
Skills
Employment History
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Producer, Davery Films
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2019-Present
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High School Jr ROTC Teacher
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2006-2019
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Adjunct Professor, Univ. of Phoenix
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2011-2013
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US Air Force Instructor Pilot
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​1986-2006
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M.A., Communication & Media Technology – Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA 2020
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Educational Leadership & Preliminary Admin. Service Credential, Touro University, Vallejo, CA 2018
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M.A., Education (Curriculum and Instruction) - Chapman University College, Fairfield, California, 2007
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M.S., Military Operational Art and Science - Air University, Montgomery, Alabama, 2000
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B.S., Political Science - Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, 1985
ACHIEVEMENTS
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“Best Graduate Focus Award” for Academy of Art Communications & Media Department 2019
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Selected as Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce “Educator of the Year” for 2018
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Taught 12 after-school & summer enrichment classes to 2nd-8th graders in Stop-Motion Film, Robotics, Anime & Electrical Engineering with the City of Vacaville & Creative Brain Learning Inc.
