Chris Kealey Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

• Operating Pharos Mediator Media Management tool as it pertains to the requirements of INR• - Ingest of Tape-based content via Pharos Barcode system and manually through Digital Rapids• - Import of File-based content via Pharos Import folders• - Quality Control of content available within Mediator, both Visual and with Interra Baton Auto QC assist• - Monitoring and approval of Closed Captions and Descriptive Video for Broadcast• - Segmentation of… Show more • Operating Pharos Mediator Media Management tool as it pertains to the requirements of INR• - Ingest of Tape-based content via Pharos Barcode system and manually through Digital Rapids• - Import of File-based content via Pharos Import folders• - Quality Control of content available within Mediator, both Visual and with Interra Baton Auto QC assist• - Monitoring and approval of Closed Captions and Descriptive Video for Broadcast• - Segmentation of content for Network Broadcast• - Final Approval of all Broadcast Material • Duplication of Tape Based Materials, as required, in both SD and HD Tape Formats: • - Cross-Converting of HD Material, Down-converting of HD to SD Material, NTSC to NTSC SD, PAL to PAL SD• - Record of Fiber and Satellite feeds as required• - Verify Technical integrity and quality of Broadcast Material.• - Confirm completeness of Broadcast Material.• - Verify and Confirm additional Broadcast Services and Information such as Closed Captioning.• Transcoding of media files• Processing broadcast content on time and according to schedule• Communicate and Liaise with other departments regarding Broadcast Material, Program Content, Equipment Faults and Procedures• QC of in house produced deliverables Show less

Initiate and maintain the ongoing consolidation and organization of all physical elements related to the library currently in storage. Develop a reliable and accurate electronic tracking database for all broadcast Materials, including the updated inventory listing and all ongoing deliveries for International Distribution.Restructure the Distribution department to conform with management expectations, particularly as regards to the move of corporate headquarters from Montreal to Toronto.… Show more Initiate and maintain the ongoing consolidation and organization of all physical elements related to the library currently in storage. Develop a reliable and accurate electronic tracking database for all broadcast Materials, including the updated inventory listing and all ongoing deliveries for International Distribution.Restructure the Distribution department to conform with management expectations, particularly as regards to the move of corporate headquarters from Montreal to Toronto. Develop a departmental budget and plan for growth in the short- and long-term, including commencing hiring of staff as required by workload.Maintain the ongoing servicing of International clientele.Coordination of Production and Post Production in relation to specific requirements of International Sales and Co-Productions. Show less

VTR operation for Film Transfer, Colour Correct, Edit Sessions, etc. in a Post Production environment.Operation of all relevant Hi-Def and SD VTRs, including Digital Betacam, Betacam SPProvide technical assistance to film colourist for dailies transfers, including all VTR record and log of Takes and sound reels.Contract position for extent of film shooting season.

Paris Area, France

2003-2004,Head of sales for territory of Canada ; maintain existing relationships with Canadian. Broadcasters and investigate other revenue streams within the Territory ; also responsible for overseeing aspects of production Tax credits as relates to domestic Broadcasters.Maintain existing Program sales and broadcaster relations in the territories of Greece, Israel, Turkey, South Africa and English speaking Africa.Oversee budget process for entire Canadian Sales department.Full… Show more 2003-2004,Head of sales for territory of Canada ; maintain existing relationships with Canadian. Broadcasters and investigate other revenue streams within the Territory ; also responsible for overseeing aspects of production Tax credits as relates to domestic Broadcasters.Maintain existing Program sales and broadcaster relations in the territories of Greece, Israel, Turkey, South Africa and English speaking Africa.Oversee budget process for entire Canadian Sales department.Full participation in all relevant festivals, including MIP-TV, MIPCOM (Cannes France) Show less

Paris Area, France

Responsible for Program sales and broadcaster relations in the territories of Eastern Europe, Greece, Israel, Turkey, South Africa and English speaking Africa.Initiate the annual Sales Projections for coming fiscal year and maintain on a quarterly basis as required for Shareholder updates and corporate statements.Full participation in all relevant festivals,

Servicing of International clientele.Coordination of Production and Post Production in relation to specific requirements of International Sales and Co-Productions.Ongoing maintenance of a detailed inventory of all Materials for International distribution.

VTR operation for Film Transfer, Colour Correct, Edit Sessions, etc. in a Post Production environment.Operation of various VTRs, including Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, D1, 1 inch, etc.Employed on a freelance basis for night shifts and weekends dependent upon workload.

VTR operation for Film Transfer, Colour Correct, Edit Sessions, etc. in a Post Production environment.Operation of various VTRs, including Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, D1, 1 inch, etc.

Multi Format duplication for Broadcast use.Preparation and record for daily Satellite downlinks.

Supervisor of studio operations for Broadcast Standards Conversions and Duplication.Accounts manager for Broadcast clients.

Audio Visual Technician

Education record

Completed Audio Visual Technician program with honours standing.