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About Recording Radio and Film Connection
The Recording Radio and Film Connection has been utilizing the mentor-extern training approach to help our students launch careers in broadcasting, recording and film for over 30 years. During that time, we’ve made a lot of connections, and we’ve helped our students make a lot of connections. And as you already know, connections are KEY to breaking into these industries.
We pride ourselves on offering a singular educational experience: the chance to learn one-on-one from a working industry professional. Our unique blend of mentor/extern education and real world learning has helped many people find the career of their dreams.
Meet the Recording Radio and Film Connection Team
Like anything else, RRFC the Recording Connectionthe Film Connectionthe Radio Connectionthe Chef Apprentice School of the Arts works because of the great team we have in place!
Please meet our staff below:
If you’re not yet an enrolled student:
Admissions Department
The mission of this department is to help you with your educational goals. If you want to apply, or follow up on an application already submitted, this is the department to contact. However, if you have already spoken to an Admissions Counselor and are waiting to meet your mentor for your open house interview, please click the next department listed.
Mentor & Student Placement Department
Please contact this department if you’ve already spoken to an Admissions Counselor and have already been approved to meet a mentor.
Financial Planning Department
Please contact this department if you need assistance in paying for your tuition, or are interested in our in-house financing or other loan options. Please note: Financial Aid Counselors are available to help you with your tuition ONLY after you have spoken with your Admissions Counselor. Please do not contact this department unless you have spoken to an Admissions Counselor first.
For currently accepted and enrolled students:
Student Services Department
This department is for accepted and enrolled students only, and is dedicated to helping you successfully complete your program, as well as job placement when you graduate. Please feel free to contact the Student Services Department for any questions about your homework, transfers, scheduling, and other challenges you may be experiencing. This department also houses our Stay Connected program, our employment assistance for graduates.
Administration Department
This department handles already accepted or current students who have questions about enrollment, books and materials, or other questions.
Accounting Department
This department handles inquires about tuition/payments for already accepted students or current students and mentor-related payments.
Career/Mentor Services/Business Development
This department handles inquires about career services for students, and services for mentors.
EXECUTIVE / MANAGEMENT
Management
This section contains information about RRFC’s Management.
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
This section contains information about RRFC’s Compliance and Regulatory Affairs department.
Media Relations and Business Opportunities
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Management
James Petulla
CEO / CFO
Founder and Chief Executive Officer-A successful film writer, producer and former radio broadcaster. Petulla came up with his take on the mentor/extern method of education while working as an instructor for the now defunct Columbia School of Broadcasting. He believed that the people who worked there were great but that overall it was… Read More
Brian Kraft
COO / Chief Academic Officer
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Brian Kraft is Chief Academic Officer and COO for Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA Schools. Kraft attended The University of Santa Monica (USM) in Santa Monica, CA. to study Transpersonal Psychology and is a career counselor and mentor to adults… Read More
Administration
Stacie Rodriguez
Institutional Director
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Vera Jimenez
Executive Assistant / Accounting Clerk
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Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
Joyce Mullen
Chief Compliance Officer
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Marie Berry
Director of Regulatory Affairs
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Liya Swift
Editor & Associate Director of Media Management
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Linda Ardian
Student Records Facilitator
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Eric Crow
Student Records Facilitator
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Accounting Department
Rene Contreras
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
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Zolita Estrada
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
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Jesse Sanchez
Student Accounts Manager
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Heidi Cabero
Student Accounts Manager
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Director of Admissions Department
Matthew Johnson
Director of Admissions
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Korey La Rue
Associate Director of Admissions
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Andrew Trivette
Associate Director of Admissions
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Lance Dean
Assistant to Director of Admissions
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Benji Shapiro
Assistant to Director of Admissions
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Austin Gile
Assistant to Director of Admissions
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Rick Martinez
Assistant to Director of Admissions
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Admissions Department
Joey Povinelli
Lead Admissions Representative
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Miguel Tamez
Junior Admissions Representative
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Orlando Mendoza
Junior Admissions Representative
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Daniel Bwinika
Junior Admissions Representative
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Everett-Ryan Cain
Junior Admissions Representative
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Student Services Department
Sam Zulfer
Academic Supervisor
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Elliot Campos
Academic Facilitator
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Hunter Arbaugh
Academic Facilitator
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Alex Solis
Academic Facilitator
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Nico Farias
Academic Facilitator
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Tiffany Huizar
Academic Facilitator
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Gavin Moore
Academic Facilitator
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Anand Joshi
Academic Facilitator
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Financial Planning Department
Thomas Hogeland
Lead Financial Family Advisor
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Carl Pickens
Financial Family Advisor
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Antone Gomes
Financial Family Advisor
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Career Services
Victor Martinez
Lead Career Services Advisor
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Gervais Maillard
Lead Career Services Advisor
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