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Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Atlanta, Georgia

Orchestrate and execute end-to-end production cycles, harnessing the power of creative editing, innovative production, and meticulous quality assurance. Oversee all aspects of the production process including shooting events, coordinating stories, directing, writing, research, video editing, social media, and collaboration to deliver final production to clients.Championed the art of drone photography by transforming ordinary scenes into breathtaking aerial vistas that resonate with audiences.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Responsible for maintaining video and audio functions of Master Control and ensuring the integrity of the network origination of ABC affiliates across the United States. Maintained discrepancy reports and troubleshooted technical issues in Master Control, as well as being composed to perform in an emergency on-air outage situation. Orchestrated advertising branding during live sporting events and collaborated with producers to manage commercial breaks effectively.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Collaborated seamlessly with the esteemed Black Alumni Association (BAA) Staff, wielding the lens to capture the essence of key personalities and momentous occasions in high-profile events. Entrusted with the mantle of content management, ensuring that each event served as a living testament to the enduring impact of the association’s endeavors. Translated the BAA’s mission into captivating visual symphonies, meticulously crafting promotional videos that resonated across diverse social media platforms.

Long Beach, Ca.

Successfully identified and rectified discrepancies related to content management on air, maintaining the integrity of the broadcast schedule and enhancing the quality of viewer engagement. Troubleshooted and maintained broadcast automation equipment, signal transmission, video on demand, satellite receivers and video servers. Proficiently managed customer authorizations for DirecTV Latin America to ensure seamless access to premium content such as high-profile sporting events, and pay per view movies.

Los Angeles, Ca.

Prepared camera composition prior to shooting footage of press conferences, player interviews, and various sporting events such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, and water polo.Provided videography of pre-game and post-game interviews for Los Angeles professional sports franchises including the Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, Angels, Ducks and Kings. Assisted News Team with the nightly broadcast of the Emmy Nominated Southern California Sports Report by editing highlights, transcribing interviews and logging game footage.Played an integral role on the telecast of the Emmy Award Winning High School Spotlight Show by shooting quality football footage, editing highlights and creating shot sheets for the on-air anchors.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts/Television Production