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Dallas, Texas, United States

Technical direct all productions at the city's Fair Park Multimedia Center. Set up the studio's Ross Voyager Trackless Studio Direct for productions using a virtual set. Create and edit graphics using Ross Xpression software for various city broadcasts. Direct weekly Dallas City Council meetings for broadcast on the city's cable channels and stream to city's website & YouTube channel. Certify that all broadcasts streams are working and being archived at at https://www.dallascitynews.net/watch-live. Ensure all studio A/V equipment is set up and operational for city broadcasts. Set up for press conferences at city hall and various remote locations. Transport equipment to outside locations for Mayoral and Council Member requests. Coordinate A/V requirements for outside press. Record and edit field video footage for various assignments. Record and broadcast open public meetings to the city's cable channels and website.

Irving, Tx

Direct daily broadcasts of AT&T Virtual Studios training seminars to employees. Use broadcast management systems to deliver emphasis to the primary educational environment desired by AT&T. Work with AT&T University designers and instructors to prepare information for broadcast. Use of content creation system to obtain daily lesson plans and generate on-air graphics to enhance virtual classroom learning experience. Meet with design staff and other technical directors to coordinate new projects and review previous goals.Selected Accomplishments: Entrusted to pilot new lesson broadcasts to ensure optimal visual presentation and make adjustments to maximize student comprehension. Created several graphical templates used throughout the studios various productions.

Buffalo, Ny

Direct/Technical Direct programming using Ross Vision HD switcher. Ensure proper transcoding has been used for specific media. Live audio production. Dub completion for local and national PBS productions and station archivist for older WNED legacy productions. Facilitate ftp file transfers to/from outside clients. On-air host for WBFO-FM pledge drives.

Buffalo, Ny

Production of all live audio for WKBW-TV programming including 7 Eyewitness News This Morning, A.M. Buffalo & 7 Eyewitness News at Noon. Camera operation, floor directing duties, live remote field production and ENG duties were also assigned. Occasionally floor manager for AM Buffalo. Present for implementation of ENPS & Overdrive software in 2007.

Bristol, Ct

Reproduction of pre-recorded programming, recording satellite feeds and live events for air on ESPN's international networks and inspection of tapes for quality of audio and video signal. Additional duties included duplication and format conversion of programming for shipment to overseas clients.

Bs, Ba, Communications, Theater

Activities and Societies: WNYF-TV Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts

Aa, Communications, Theater

Activities and Societies: Various theatrical productions WNCB Radio Associates Degree in Humanities