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Skills

  • Multimedia research
  • Process improvement
  • Digital video production process
  • Relationship development
  • Program reviews
  • MS Office
  • Problem resolution
  • Search engine optimization
  • Sound editing
  • Fast learner

Work Experiences

  • Oversaw 4 employees, providing feedback and enforcing deadlines.
  • Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
  • Devised new ways to incorporate advertisers and products into my shows.
  • Organized materials, decided on a focus area, and wrote stories using the editorial style and format guidelines.
  • Was in charge of coordinating and supervising vendor studios.
  • Operated standard cameras to get high-quality shots during the shoot.
  • Devised a Twitter strategy for system reporters and editors.
  • Solo anchor the 2-hour weekday morning traffic segments on program.
  • Worked with the talent relations department to ensure that talent contracts were executed and paid on time.
  • Wrote and delivered a variety of reports on topics ranging from workflow optimization to data analysis.

Summaries

  • Prepared to use 13 years of experience to take on a new role at Lakeside Partners that will be challenging.
  • Technical Director with a strong track record of liaising between departments and providing expert technical advice on all aspects of operations.
  • Technical Director with a wide range of skills who can assess equipment, solve problems, and implement plans that take into account risk, technical difficulty, and personnel abilities.
  • Versatile radio host with 18 years of experience in news, talk, variety, and non-scripted programming.
  • Using social media tools and technology to reach a larger audience with news.
  • Knowledge of issues, politics, and events in the Boston area.
  • Expertise in creating strategies to effectively utilize both new and traditional media outlets.
  • Talent agent with a lot of energy who is good at spotting and developing on-air talent.
  • Experienced journalist with a background in investigative reporting, editing, and publishing.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Media and Journalism industry's success.

Accomplishments

  • Managed high-pressure lighting situations for live events, ensuring zero technical failures over 17 productions while respecting strict safety procedures.
  • Wrote 3 procedure stories each the past year, the highest Number among a global team of 8.
  • Led the lighting department in executing lighting setups for high-stakes live broadcasts, managing 14 crew members and coordinating 17 elements under tight time constraints.
  • Managed rigging, hanging, and striking of complex lighting systems for large-scale production venues, handling equipment valued over 2 without incident.
  • Increased team efficiency on live shows by 78% through the implementation of Adobe Creative Suite, significantly cutting setup time without compromising quality.
  • Mentored a team of 4 junior lighting technicians, improving their technical skills and reducing the time required for lighting setups by 30%.
  • Designed and implemented complex lighting rigs and plots for 10+ large-scale events, conforming to detailed production aesthetic and safety protocols.
  • Efficiently managed the setup/takedown of lighting equipment across multiple locations, completing projects under budget by 66% and ahead of time.
  • Maximized budget efficiency by effectively repurposing and managing lighting equipment, reducing overall production costs by $149,000.
  • Secured on-time completion of production lighting setups for 3 film sets, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising artistic integrity.

Affiliations

  • Post Production Lighting and Effects Guild
  • American Society of Lighting Designers
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Rotary International
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Local 7 – Motion Picture Studio Electricians
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Association of Professional Gaffers and Best Boys
  • Toastmasters

Certifications

  • Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Membership
  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
  • Lighting and Grid Safety Certification
  • Dante Certification Levels 1-3
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety
  • Certified Motion Picture Hand Grip Electrician
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certified Live Event Production Specialist by Ironclad Systems
  • Film & TV Production Lighting by Vantage

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