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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Fundamental understanding of IT networking infrastructureExpert in industry format standards such as PAL, NTSC, timecode, framerate, codec, audio settings/configurations, metadata (title and technical – html, xml)QC all contentMedia encoding, transcoding, and file transfer protocols Detailed knowledge of tools used to diagnose issues with video and audio including Vidchecker, waveform monitors and audio monitoring units.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of personnelAbility to work well under pressure in a quick turnaround environmentExcellent attention to detail.Organized and be able to work with minimal supervision, escalating when needed.

County Dublin, Ireland

QC all content and ensure any problems found are addressed Create master files for all modern delivery specs- AS11, DCP, Social Media files, ProRes etcEnsure all media meets broadcast rules and matches specs requestedAdvise clients and Production on broadcast and cinema best practices.Implement and streamline workflows ensuring efficiency and quality, converted my department to Avid NEXIS and saved Screen Scene hours in processing time Ensure the highest standards of archive ingest and up-convertThe lab is the heart of Screen Scene and in this role I am the last eyes and ears on a piece of content before it goes out into the world. Creation of numerous deliverables- tapes, digital files, DCPs etc

County Dublin, Ireland

In-depth knowledge of various non-linear editing systems including Avid, FCP and Premiere Pro, Photoshop and DVD Studio.Comprehensive knowledge of common file formats. Dispatch digital media across a range of online platforms.Coordinate file based workflows from initial acquisition to final broadcast and ensure DPP delivery requirements are met.Create cinema deliverables and DCPs.Advise clients on broadcast and cinema technologies.Ensure the highest standards of quality control while adhering to detailed technical specifications.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Ingest, prep and transcode VOD, Web and iTunes assets to numerous formats.• Collate and edit posters, images and captioning. Create XMLs.• Encode, publish and share content on the channel websites.• Write and publish video posts, select and edit stills on the channel websites.• Liaise with cable providers to ensure on-time delivery and the troubleshooting of delivery problemsFeb 2015 - Role expanded to include Media Management:• Download, store and catalogue all incoming digital media assets.• Digitize content delivered on tape, sometimes through Avid suites for technical edit before transfer to playout system.• Maintain FTPs, liase with content partners and perform Technical QC• Ingest to AVID and transfer to Mediator (Content Management Solution)• Compile and transcode in-house content for International Distribution: for both physical and digital delivery in varied formats ensuring additional media elements (audio stems, captioning, marketing material and xml are present and complete)• Provide relief cover for Master Control Operators

Toronto, Ontario

Assistant Editor at Blue Ant Media. • Ingest, QC, censor (both audio and video), and re-encode content, commercials and music videos for broadcast on AUX, Bite, eqhd, HIFI, OASIS, radX and Travel+Escape.• Manage digital downloads of music videos, programming, feature films and commercials• Assist with digital delivery, ensuring all required files are present and that other departments have access to content as quickly as possible. Maintain media databases. • Re-encode content for the web, add graphics and edit short-form teasers for the Marketing and Programming departments.• Provide General AVID support and train new team members

Worked on a number of weird and wonderful projects with some incredible people.

Worked with Straywave in a number of positions including Director, Editor, Producer, Event Coordination, Camera Operator and Production Assistant.Worked as Assistant Editor at Oxegen Music Festival 2010.Shot, edited and directed promotional videos for clients such as Finlandia Vodka, Dairygold, Denny's, Swarovski, Sony Playstation Ireland and Dress for Success.Co Director of one-off charity TV special, 'Catwalk to Kilimanjaro'.Assistant Editor of 888 poker Documentary about young British poker player Sam Holden.Edited company showreel.Resident Editor and Camera Operator of online channels Irish Music Television and Style Nation in 2011.

Dublin, Ireland

Shot and edited two fundraising videos for Where Were You project. Assisted with both online and offline marketing for Pyjama Girls.General office administration including, filing, answering phone, DVD replication, updating website, writing and posting on social media, petty cash and managing couriers.

Dubstep/Techno Clubnight in Dublin's Twisted Pepper.Previous bookings include Scuba, Shackleton and George FitzGerald.Chose acts, negotiated contracts, organised transport and accommodation for international guests, managed budgets, promoted both on- and offline and shot videos for Salt Clubnight.Was responsible for bringing Dubstep pioneers, Scuba (June 2010, July 2011), Shackleton (July 2010, November 2011) and George FitzGerald (June 2011) to Dublin’s Twisted Pepper from Berlin for well-received gigs, under the Salt name.

Ensured there was appropriate support and training for volunteers.Promoted volunteering online, through social networking and in person.Recruited volunteers and ensured they were appropriately matched and trained for a position.Organised rotas and provided inductions and training.Monitored, supported and motivated volunteers.Updated and maintained volunteers’ database Processed volunteer application forms Organised and addressed volunteers at the volunteer introduction session

Promoted the festival both offline and online. Managed festival's social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter.Updated website and proof read and edited promotional materials.Edited screening reels for the festival.Coordinated competitions, liaised with guests and arranged travel and accommodation.Filmed the symposiums, talks, gigs and events and coordinated other members of the camera crew. Assisted with festival setup including hiring gear.Returned in 2011 as Coordinator of 65 volunteers.

Higher National Diploma, Social Policy, 2.1

Media Arts, Documentary Production, German, First Class Honours

Specialised in Documentary Production with German. Final Project was short documentary about electro-convulsive therapy, Out of Mind..