Matthew Spurrier Email and Phone Number

• Assist users in the identification and resolution of audio/visual hardware and software problems; conduct training for staff and attorneys; set up equipment; install and administer associated applications; assist with needs assessments; evaluate audio-visual hardware and software.• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all audio/visual and videoconferencing-related technology (various projectors, control systems, audio and videoconferencing)• Perform basic preventive maintenance checks on Audio/Visual equipment• Maintain an understanding of current and new audio/visual technology• Answer Audio/Visual related Helpdesk phone calls or electronic mail; assess and troubleshoot issues• Respond to and fulfill approved public records requests from media outlets• Provide Court Reporters and Attornies with recorded media requests• Coordinate and oversee local and national media groups covering court proceedings • Regularly move and set up audio/visual equipment• Maintain and/or update new software, firmware, and patches as needed• Manage inventory of Audio/Visual equipment and evidence presentation carts• Provide support, training, and guidance to users, attorneys, and visitors• Participate in conducting user needs assessments and making recommendations• Interact with external vendors troubleshooting, installing, and/or updating audio/visual equipment and associated software• Work with the vendor to troubleshoot and address issues with the courtroom recording systems• When needed, assist the IT Director and IT staff with non-A/V related IT support needs• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information• Compares data, information, and input from a variety of sources to draw conclusions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences• Based on the situation, decides the best course of action, implements the solution, and follows up to see how it is working

• Lead a team of 22 photojournalists and editors to obtain creative storytelling goals.• Maintain relationships with external customers for special live and recorded broadcasts.• Introduce and train newsroom employees on new technology to streamline projects from conceptto delivery.• First to respond to IT and equipment issues that arise in the newsroom and in the field on a day-to-day basis.• Inspire and direct employees to meet and exceeded creative storytelling goals set by the newsroommanagement team.• Fleet manager for 30-plus news gathering and production vehicles.• Forecast budget requirements for photography, editing, and news gathering needs.

• Produce investigative content across multiple platforms, including TV, web, and print platforms.• Research and schedule stories for the iTeam and On Your Side reporters with strict attention to detail.• Manage shooting and editing schedules, and assign crews to stories, ensuring all staffing and story needs are effectively met.• Develop unique content for each platform on all investigations.• Maintain the image of company brand while meeting strict news deadlines.

• Served as special projects and investigative editor and photographer.• Created and researched new story ideas to increase station market shares.• Developed and executed branding and creative design for promotable projects.• Organized and managed multi-camera live productions with clients and sponsors.

• Implemented creative design solutions and visual branding for businesses and organizations, functioning as production planner, writer and producer.• Operated as graphic designer/animator, director of photography, and chief editor for Travel Channel’s “Mobile Travel Guides” and TLC’s new media series “Simply Gourmet” and “Life Essentials.”• Collaborated with internationally renowned author Loung Ung to edit, design, and master her video presentation for events around the world.

• Served as news editor and photographer for fast-paced newscasts in high-pressure situations.• Operated several types of microwave and other live broadcast equipment. • Collaborated with station management to develop a strategic plan that boosted station-wide participation and increase viewership.

• Headed up district-wide, in-store ad campaign for The Home Depot Mobile App to increase sales revenues.• Implemented weekly creative strategies to compliment national ads.• Managed and trained sales associates to enhance staff skill levels. • Provided exceptional customer service while correcting customer issues in a timely manner.

• Served as health editor/researcher, and special assignments, promotional spots, and corporate presentations editor.• Functioned as show manager for “Good Morning Cleveland.”• Directed all scheduling duties for the editing staff, ensuring all staffing needs were met.• Operated as audio technician for the Ohio Lottery Game Show “Cash Explosion.”