Ian Smith Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Producing engaging episodes, episode segments, and B-roll strings for "Stakelbeck Tonight" and Erick Stakelbeck's podcast, "The Stakscast."• Editing daily interview segments with both in-studio and remote guests for "Stakelbeck Tonight."• Exporting B-roll strings, interviews, additional segments, and complete TV shows, ensuring proper formatting for broadcast.• Conducting thorough quality checks on all episodes before final submission for airing.• Researching and sourcing media content by utilizing keywords, names, and topics to obtain optimal footage for on-air use.• Collaborating with producers to determine the desired footage, sound bites, and other elements required for the shows.• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, rules, and procedures for footage usage.• Proficiently working with and navigating the Curator system.• Using Octopus to ensure all daily rundown requests are fulfilled and the show runs as smooth as possible.

Irving, Texas, United States

• Working and navigating in Curator• Editing daily interview segments with guests who call in or are in studio.• Help create and pushout the daily Promo videos for social media posts.• Worked on B-Roll strings, Need To Know segments and edited interviews for CenterPoint (Episodes 371-485)• Providing help with TBN News Updates with Erick Stackelbeck, Israel Under Fire and more.• Exporting B-Roll strings, Interviews, other segments and full TV Shows correctly for air.• Organizing each day's projects B-Roll strings to be sent to EVS for daily televised interview segments.• Sending updating strings when requested by EVS and Control Room.• Scouring websites for all media by using keywords, names, topics, etc to pull best possible results for on-air footage.• Completing TBN News Updates within allotted timeframe, pulling b-roll for segments, uploading finals through file catalyst and e-mailing personnel required once finished.• Reporting to and discussing with Producers on desired footage, SOT's and other subjects.• Keeping up-to-date standards on rules and procedures on footage uses.• Creating new strings within Octopus that have been loaded by EVS the previous day or putting new strings under review for EVS to know which need to be loaded.

Irving, Texas, United States

Richardson, Tx

• Filmed, compiled, and edited apartment footage using various techniques including pans, tilts, walking, close-ups, and fluid motion shots.• Used tripods and gimbals to ensure stable and visually appealing footage.• Conducted thorough quality control on all new footage, verifying adherence to shot lists, proper exposure, and white balance for indoor and outdoor shots.• Collaborated with the production team to address any missing or inadequate shots, effectively communicating the requirements for reshoots or additional footage.• Created visually captivating intros, outros, and lower thirds graphics using Apple Motion and customized templates in Final Cut Pro to align with the branding of each apartment.• Utilized boom microphones and stereo handheld digital audio recorders to capture high-quality sound for interviews.• Imported audio files into Final Cut Pro, optimizing levels and removing unwanted elements like uh's, breathing, and stutters.• Actively collaborated with producers through email, team meetings, and an Azure DevOps website, facilitating seamless video editing and incorporating client feedback.• Ensured proper file compatibility and conversion by using Adobe Media Encoder and Wondershare to convert file formats and accommodating client preferences for specific codecs.• Collected footage from videographers via online storage platforms such as Dropbox.• Adapted videos for various social media platforms, resizing and optimizing content to meet the correct resolutions for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.• Maintained meticulous organization of all files, archiving completed videos in client-approved folders and categorizing apartment projects folders alphabetically by property name.• Assisted team members with diverse tasks, including managing Excel spreadsheet data, organizing and cleaning server directories, collaborating on audio scrubbing for voice-overs, and recording internal and external voice-overs for videos.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Played an instrumental role in a bi-weekly pop culture, video game, and meme-related podcast, engaging a diverse audience.• Managed and organized topics for discussions, ensuring a captivating and coherent flow throughout each episode.• Conducted thorough research on various subjects, leveraging multiple sources to foster in-depth conversations and provide valuable insights to listeners.• Produced visually appealing thumbnails and podcast images using Adobe Photoshop, effectively promoting each episode on social media platforms.• Successfully ran and maintained social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, generating anticipation and excitement for new episode releases.• Collaborated with co-host, Matt, in curating engaging content related to video games, board games, concerts, music, technology, streaming shows, and food.• Occasionally featured guest appearances, bringing fresh perspectives and dynamic twists to the podcast.• Demonstrated dedication and passion by consistently producing high-quality content for over two years.• Leveraged Podbean.com to host and distribute the podcast, monitoring metrics and analytics to track performance and audience engagement.

Dallas, Tx

• Managed day-to-day data management and disk archival needs by digitizing media using Adobe Premiere and Media Encoder.• Assisted the sound engineer in maintaining sound volumes on a sound console using AVID Pro Tools, gaining practical experience in sound recording techniques.• Utilized Adobe Premiere to add subtitles to videos, ensuring accurate and synchronized captions.• Digitized various types of media, including tapes and Blu-rays, and created backups for enhanced data security and accessibility.• Actively participated in staff and client meetings, observing the communication and decision-making processes while gaining insight into client relations and relationships.

Irving, Tx

• Assessed the sale and serviceability cost-effectiveness of loan files using comprehensive Audit Checklists, ensuring adherence to defined policies and procedures.• Collaborated closely with Set Up, Pend Processing, and Funding departments to establish a seamless flow of loan files, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.• Conducted quality control audit reviews on Conventional Mortgages and Government Loans, guaranteeing compliance with Nationstar Mortgage policy guidelines for purchase review.• Produced compliance reports to verify adherence to HOEPA, TILA, RESPA, and all relevant state and regulatory guidelines.• Demonstrated exceptional expertise and trustworthiness, entrusted with handling New York loans, alongside only one other team member.• Proactively pursued rigorous and in-depth training courses to enhance proficiency across various loan types.

Plano, Tx

• Performed multiple jobs within the department as needed to increase versatility and value• Increased familiarity with EDGE and AS400 loan systems associated with FHA and Fannie Mae• Accountable for collection of sensitive FHA client information requiring strict adherence to procedures• Served as communications contact for customers, other mortgage companies and government agencies• Provided superior data entry accuracy for purchase and refinance loans for current/future customers• Responsible for completion of all loan package openings and submission to borrowers