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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience as a camera operator for a range of high-profile events, including college volleyball and basketball games, Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Chicago Public Leagues Tournament, and WCIU’s Game of the Week. Responsibilities have involved operating Grass Valley cameras connected via Triax cables, ensuring high-quality broadcast production for diverse and dynamic events.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Initially joining as a student, the experience has expanded to encompass various roles. Responsibilities haveincluded operating Replay using 3-Play, editing and managing graphics for live broadcasts, and shooting andediting interviews for display on the Jumbo Tron during games. With games now aired on NBCSC and ESPN+,primary duties have involved working the baseline camera, as well as covering all camera positions, includingGame Cam, Hero, and ENG. More recently, directing… Show more Initially joining as a student, the experience has expanded to encompass various roles. Responsibilities haveincluded operating Replay using 3-Play, editing and managing graphics for live broadcasts, and shooting andediting interviews for display on the Jumbo Tron during games. With games now aired on NBCSC and ESPN+,primary duties have involved working the baseline camera, as well as covering all camera positions, includingGame Cam, Hero, and ENG. More recently, directing in-house shows on the Jumbo Tron using a Tricaster 8000has been a key role. Show less

Hoffman Estates, Il

Experience at NOW Arena encompasses a diverse range of roles across various events. Responsibilities haveincluded directing the Jumbo Tron using a Tricaster 8000, operating stadium ribbons with Blaze, and serving asboth a Light Board operator and a replay operator using 3-play for multiple events. This multifaceted expertisehas contributed to the seamless execution of numerous high-profile occasions at the arena.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience as a camera operator for several events both live and live to tape. The taped shows were for a show called On the Edge filmed across the country ENG style that aired on MAVTV+. The live events were MMA events were for APFC. I picked up the and followed the fighters on their walk up and into the ring, then shot the fight from a perch on the side of the cage. fighter Grass Valley cameras were used connected by triax cables.

Extensive experience as a utility and camera operator, contributing to various facets of production, includingaudio and video setup. Proficiencies include running fiber and SMPTE cables, setting up wireless receivers forboth camera and audio, and assembling JIBs. Additionally, skilled in assembling and operating cameras, utilizingSony cameras with Fujiton lenses ranging from x22 to x86. This comprehensive expertise has supported seamlessand efficient production workflows.

Valparasio, In

Produced Nightly weekend weather reports for use on air radio. Collected, imported, amd ensured the audio quality of ads and weekly nationally syndicated shows. Traveled to location, collected audio, recorded and edited for news reports.

Addison, Il

Served as the sole cameraman for numerous equestrian events capturing live footage linked directly to theevent’s live stream, ensuring all content was broadcast in real-time, as well as recording clips for sale. Experienceincludes filming events with prize purses ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. Additionally, contributed to theproduction of promotional videos for a diverse array of clients, including non-profit organizations and family funcenters. These projects encompassed… Show more Served as the sole cameraman for numerous equestrian events capturing live footage linked directly to theevent’s live stream, ensuring all content was broadcast in real-time, as well as recording clips for sale. Experienceincludes filming events with prize purses ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. Additionally, contributed to theproduction of promotional videos for a diverse array of clients, including non-profit organizations and family funcenters. These projects encompassed advertising and promotional content, showcasing versatility and expertisein camera operation. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Traveled the greater Chicagoland area filming soccer games for Coaches review. Was lone camera operator on site. Handled setup and tear down of all equipment, 20 foot "Hi-pod", Sony camera, controls, and viewfinder, along with all cables. After the game I then had to edit all the clips together to create one game MP4. I was then sent off to be scored for quality by Stream Sports. I averaged a score of 94 out of 100.

Griffith, Indiana, United States

Shot High School football games across northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. was responsible for setting up and running the sole camera for the broadcast. As well as setting up internet onsite and ensuring that all video and audio was being transmitted back to headquarters so it could be broadcasted across the internet. Then for games that were not broadcasted I attended games and events associated with them recorded video, worked with talent, recorded voice overs, produced graphics… Show more Shot High School football games across northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. was responsible for setting up and running the sole camera for the broadcast. As well as setting up internet onsite and ensuring that all video and audio was being transmitted back to headquarters so it could be broadcasted across the internet. Then for games that were not broadcasted I attended games and events associated with them recorded video, worked with talent, recorded voice overs, produced graphics, and edited videos for use company's youtube channel. Show less

Sports Broadcasting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Theater

Bachelor'S Degree, Theater

Activities and Societies: Theater and Pi Kappa Alpha