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New Haven, Connecticut

• Setting up microwave, backpack, and satellite feeds for news and programming.
• Operating and tracking the station automation system which controls on air switching.
• Recording, segmentation, and playback of long form programming.
• Monitoring and taking readings of the main TV transmitter and translator system.

Stamford, Connecticut

• Worked with clients to obtain their input prior to editing promotional and corporate event videos.
• Proofread scripts while matching text to video.
• Ripped tapes to DVD’s and digitized to various formats.
• Configured custom CD & DVD graphics and printed to disc.
• Took part in general office duties, such as answering phone calls and responding to client inquiries.

Norwalk, Connecticut

• Edited news video content for airing in a pressure-oriented, high-deadline environment.
• Collaborated with producers to match b-roll to script for voice-overs.
• Coordinated with live crews by tuning in live shots and receiving feeds of field-produced content.
• Distributed raw video content as needed to assist live crews in the field.
• Utilized post-production for corrections to broadcast re-airs.

Norwalk, Connecticut

• Edited high-end real estate videos to showcase various households.
• Structured our site’s layout properties in a creative yet organizational fashion.
• Assisted in the photography and lighting department during a number of shoots.
• Provided assistance in marketing and sales by designing seasonal promotion cards.

Monroe, Connecticut

• Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
• Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.

Ithaca, New York

• Served as a Production Assistant for Ithaca College’s student-operated television station.
• Worked alongside the executive producer by compiling local and domestic news stories, later editing into packages.
• Assisted in live switch technical directing, managing on air video content.
• Operated a news camera ensuring the settings and composition and are in line with broadcast standards.

Wilton, Connecticut

• Commission based business selling premium knives to residential households.
• Coordinated certain appointments for sales force by creating various spreadsheets.