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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

As Video Services Coordinator for GRTV: - Produce all client-driven GRTV video content- Develop and maintain relationships with a broad rolodex of area non-profits- Manage strategies for program growth opportunities- Head community-centric production initiatives - Promote GRTV and GRCMC as a community resource through direct partnershipsGRTV airs public-access television programming made by and for the Grand Rapids community, and provides the tools, training and broadcast platform for non-commercial free speech in Grand Rapids, encouraging community members to express themselves creatively via its broadcasting channels.GRTV is committed to accessibility through its free television programming, and empowers community members of all backgrounds to amplify their voices to support a diverse and vibrant democracy.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Documentary Feature Film"A Sonic Exploration of Home" - Documentary filmmakers follow electro-pop duo FINKEL as they set out to write a record from within the frozen forests of their hometown - Michigan's isolated and eccentric Mackinac Island.Islanders was shot over two months on location during the winter of 2020/2021 on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Shot and presented in cinema vérité style, an on-location team of two filmmakers blur the line between storytellers and subjects as they sometimes become characters in their own story. Islanders is produced by Slow Blink Studios and distributed by Kamikaze Dogfight and Gravitas Ventures. It's available to watch on most PPV and ad-supported streaming platforms. Learn how to watch at islandersfilm.com

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Launched in the wake of the global pandemic, Nonessential Business is an ever-evolving audio variety show. In the spirit of old radio, showcasing a variety of topics, conversations, scripted segments, games, and music. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and elsewhere.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

A Brooklyn-based boutique production company producing documentary, narrative, corporate and commercial content.

New York, Ny

Led and directed a multifaceted team of technical personnel, responsible for client onboarding, training, implementation, hardware rental and installation, supporting a broad client base of arts, athletics, and educational organizations. Reported to VP of Customer Success.• Designed and led a holistic approach to improve and optimize processes and workflows to meet the needs of a rapidly growing client base: - Implemented a departmental scheduling structure to best manage department's many responsibilities- Developed an internal information portal and defined clear interdepartmental standards- Launched a client-facing training webinar platform and registration portal to scale with client demand- Led efforts to expand and prioritize client-facing Knowledge Base- Promoted a culture of creativity and collaboration, focused on team member's strengths and key interests- Adopted weekly departmental meetings to promote knowledge sharing and establish rituals• Expanded the team by 60%: onboarded and trained new staff on proprietary software platforms, departmental protocol and company initiatives.• Developed and launched a soup-to-nuts Client Onboarding protocol, standardizing methods and drastically reducing time from pre-sales to client readiness• Collaborated with Development and Product teams to improve and expand various software tools and features, both internal and client-facing• Identified and tracked key support metrics and trends

New York, Ny

Client Services:Client onboarding, personalized account management, Tier 3 technical support. Liaison between product development team and diverse client base. Hardware installation and rental, client site visits. Project Management:Production of videos, user guides, and online knowledge base articles. Creating and curating educational and training materials for a large and growing client base.Proficiencies:• OvationTix (proprietary ticketing software)• Zendesk: Support, Guide, Insights• HTML / CSS / jQuery• Adobe Photoshop CS6• Adobe Premiere CS6• Adobe Audition CS6• Audacity 2.1• Microsoft Excel / Google Spreadsheets• Amazon S3 Cloudberry / Cyberduck• Google Sites

Greater New York City Area

Production crew professional specializing in Network TV, Feature Film, and Documentary production: Camera & Electrical Departments• Key Grip / Grip• Electrician• Assistant Camera / 2nd Asst CameraTransportation Department• Cast Driver• Equipment Truck DriverProduction• Director• Producer• 2nd Assistant DirectorPost-Production• Visual Effects Artist

Greater New York City Area

Produced live video and audio webcasts for banking and financial conferences across the United States. Traveled to conferences on behalf of the company, providing on-location audio/video webinar feeds and acted as company representative at hosting venues. Responsibilities:• Single/multi-cam videography of live conferences• Live audio mixing and broadcasting• Live broadcast feed management• Interface with event staff• On-location eyes and ears of the company• Maintained file management and naming protocols for all archival media

Big Rapids, Mi

On-air radio personality and co-producer of Saturday night rock show on the broadcast region's #1 Classic Hits FM station. Radio Jockey / Program Producer (100.9 FM)• Music• Weather• News• Commercials• Commentary & BanterBoard Operator (1460 AM)• News, Weather, Commercials• Station Identification for MLB/NFL broadcasts• FM simulcasting

Bachelor Of Arts, Film/Video

Activities and Societies: WCKS Student Radio, Kung Fu Club, Student Written Play Workshop • Dean's List Honors (8 semesters) • DJ / Radio.

Eastern Philosophy

• Studies in Chinese Philosophy, Chinese Language (Mandarin) • Documentary Production / Travel: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Xinjiang.