Nicholas Beard Email & Phone Number

• Plan, develop, and implement programming for the Public Information Office and Chatham County Government TV • Research, develop, write, produce, and edit original content/stories for regular government newscasts, short- and long-form programs, news releases, articles, fact sheets, and public service announcements for social media • Create video content and design graphics for county police department and emergency management agency for use on social media, billboards, and materials • Operate drone and interpret footage to assess damage from severe whether, as well as county construction and tower surveillance

Savannah, Georgia Area

• Arranged and operated manual cameras and microphones in a live studio setting (WTOC-11)• Created still and motion graphics, operated audio board, and adjusted sound levels • Edited voiceovers, sound bites, and packages using various industry standard nonlinear editing software

• Directed talent and production crew during daily live news broadcast (WSAV News 3)• Controlled electronic and manual cameras, as well as maintained proper lighting• Helped evening producer write segment pieces for late broadcasts

• Operated studio cameras for live broadcast of national show• Provided broadcast quality video and audio editing utilizing industry standard hardware and software• Used Adobe Creative Suite to enhance production quality and incorporate graphics

• Managed operations for multiple departments while directing a sales force comprised of 40 associates and six department managers • Conducted weekly sales meetings and provided continuous mentoring sessions for individual team members • Performed annual performance evaluations and coach associates regarding areas of improvement