Dave Ruby Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Solve Problems.
• Manage team of Assistant Directors.
• Lead Breaks Team in creation, quality control, scheduling, and general management for all promotional breaks.
• Research, Develop and execute best practices for AD position responsibilities.
• Assess personnel and workflow for inefficiencies and intervention.
• Addressed inefficiency and failure-risk within our video CMS by implementing new content management protocols and traffic oversight for all “Promotional Media”. This media constitutes 8-12% of our broadcast output.

Washington DC

• Winner of CCTV-America 2016 Digital Idea Contest. Competing against 50+ submissions my presentation was selected for production to promote Millennial interaction, and enhance our Digital presence.”
• Established Internship Coordinator position to manage all intern scheduling, training, and assessment.
• Established PA Management position to coordinate entry-level employee scheduling, training, and mentorship.
• Spearheaded studio scheduling reorganization based on a new GUI and SOP guidelines. These changes have been embraced as the current backbone to our studio production organization.
• Lead Trainer on Sobey Playback Systems and Avid Editing systems.
• Served in AD and TD role during live broadcasts. Filled in for Director as needed for crew management, scheduling, and creative decision-making. Prepared, organized, and provided quality control for crew rundowns.

• Perform in management and production positions to provide production, consultation, media training, and professional advising for clients such as Gannett Broadcasting, Fox News, ASAE, Historical Films, National Park.
• Manage all aspects of the freelance visual communications company.
• Produce videos, graphics, and animations in accordance with clients’ specifications.
• Serve as Director, Producer and Technical Director for multi camera events.
• Capable of serving and advising in all roles of production to ensure maximum productivity.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served in relief role as Associate Director during live broadcasts of this nationally syndicated news program. Responsible for managing timing for broadcast, cueing director and crew for playback elements, and.

Fairfax, VA

• Providing necessary knowledge and experience to Communications and Film students to create a foundation that will support their future studies and careers.
• Develop instructional materials, technical training procedures, and curriculum for Comm 355.
• Network with video production professionals to create professional, internship, and mentorship experiences.
• Provided advanced technical training and expertise beyond basic introductory curriculum.

• Provide freelance support for the company, which specializes in non-profit promotions and social issue documentaries. Perform in many roles, including Editor, Producer, Director, Location Manager, and Camera Operator..
• Consult on editing workflow, technical feasibility, budgetary concerns, resource allocation, and creative options.
• Maximize the efficiency of production workflow as Project Manager for various contracts.
• Perform as ENG Camera operator and Editor for broadcast clients and ensure delivery by tight deadlines.
• Direct editors, production crew, animators, and talent throughout various project requirements.
• Maintain positive, productive, proactive, and collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Providing the creative professionals of tomorrow a foundation of knowledge and experience that will give them a competitive edge, in a competitive world.
• Coordinate and maintain over 4500 sq. ft. of workspace comprised of 8 rooms, 10 HD camera packages, 18 Avid Media Composer editing suites, Avid Lanshare server, media library, and all necessary support equipment.
• Research, test, and implement new equipment purchases.
• Provide consultation and assistance in development of instructional materials, technical training, and curriculum development for Fairfax County Broadcast Journalism teachers.
• Lead task force in development of Social Media Marketing class proposal and instructional design.
• Network with video production professionals to create professional, internship, and mentorship experiences.

• Serve as the General and Fiscal manager of student staffed Digital Wave Productions: a video production business that has completed approximately 300 contracts and generated over 175,000 dollars gross income during my.
• Serve as the project manager for all contracts. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising all shooting and editing, allocating resources, personally shooting and editing as needed, and providing quality.
• Manage all media related to client projects,s including archival and delivery of final deliverables.
• Increased the profit margin, product quality, product options, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the point of contact for all clients. Responsibilities include building a budget, scriptwriting, determining client expectation, identifying an audience, and drawing up all official paperwork.

• Directed 21 “News Briefs” per day that were broadcast live to affiliate stations across the country. Segments varied in length, featured leading stories from the USA-Today newspaper, and were continually updated in.
• Promoted quickly to Technical Director after serving as part-time staff support.
• Performed in a variety of roles depending upon fluctuating needs, including Technical Director, Robotic Camera Operator, Satellite Uplink Coordinator, 3D Set Designer, and Chyron Operator.
• Lead shooter and editor for creation of VO, SOT, and Packages used during news segments.
• Multitasked in high stress, fast paced, and technically advanced environment.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership

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