My name is Alexander Utano, and I am a graduate of Ohio University, where I received a B.S. in Communication Studies and a Minor in Journalism. While at school I worked hard and obtained a lot of hands-on experience that would make me a great addition to your organization. Because I worked within a small organization, I was able to get a broad range of experience by doing a variety of different roles and skills, which would not require much additional training for me to perform for you. Some of the skills I developed include:o Experience in front of the camera as a sports anchor and as play-by-play voice for Ohio hockey o Filming live eventso Creating and editing video packages for segments ranging from games and practices to interviews o Ability to set up and conduct live and taped interviewso Working camera and floor direct when not on airo Writing for a blog o Social media marketingo Comfortable on a live production set After attending Ohio University, I began an internship at Viewpoint Communications Inc. Here, I worked on a project filming two high school teams throughout their season and log footage. From there, I began to work on other projects with them as a production assistant for clients such as ESPN, Crime Watch Daily and People Magazine where I have done the following:o Set up lighting, audio, and camera equipment to prepare for interviews for ESPNo Operate cameras such as the F800 and FX7o Lead interview using prepared questions when neededo Assist in shooting footage for shows such as Crime Watch DailyI'm a team player and am willing to whatever it takes to get the job done. I enjoy learning new skills and am an independent learner.I am currently based in the Washington, D.C. area. I am willing to relocate.
Listed skills include Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, News Anchoring, Final Cut Pro, and 8 others.
