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Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Us

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

•Built a complete 24/7 broadcast television network from the ground up. The network airs in cities all over the world.•Oversee the development of a video streaming solution that streams the network’s TV signal over the internet using over 100 global nodes, our video hosting platform is optimized for performance, not cost. This solution reduced our streaming costs from $12,000 per month to $1,100!•Built an in-house production studio from scratch. Stood up three servers for editing and rendering video, one system for Photoshop image editing and graphics design, and multiple disk arrays in RAID configuration for storing dozens of terabytes of video content.•Secured TV content agreements with large production and syndication companies that distribute shows featuring NASCAR, the NFL, and MLB and starring big name media personalities including Greta Van Susteren and Charlie Moore.•Formed business relationships with large Los Angeles advertising firms to sell advertising for the network. These are the same firms that represent Fox 1, CBS Sports, NBCSN, and many others.

United States

•Directed, produced, edited, shot, and color-corrected video productions for the biggest television and media companies in the world, including ABC, CBS, Turner Sports, ESPN, Fox 1, and many, many others.•Thrived in one of the most demanding, high-pressure fields in corporate America. Consistently met the most pressing “need-it-yesterday” deadlines, usually delivering video and graphics content that would air on live television that same very day! I do my best work under pressure.•Expertly handled the toughest customers and most demanding bosses. I was entrusted with multimillion-dollar television productions.•Worked every aspect of network television, from producing and directing to operating the first down “yellow line” for college football and the NFL. •Wrote, shot, and edited numerous television productions for corporate clients. •Collaborated with Turner Sports, the Weather Channel, ESPN, NBCSN, NCAA, NFL and NBA to present 2D, 3D, virtual graphics, and video content to millions of viewers for national broadcasts.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

•Establish implement and manage best practices for Hartmann Studios digital assets•Research and vet digital technologies for internal and event use•Design, implement and maintain digital asset repository•Stock music and asset acquisition as necessary•Manage relationships with digital platforms, streaming media providers and mobile application providers - including big picture opportunities across multiple clients/events•Platform technical producer virtual and hybrid events•Collaborate with event producers to define digital requirements including virtual event platforms, streaming services, mobile apps, digital communications•Manage relationship with client IT department•Live event onsite IT management and broadcast support

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

•Completely streamlined all studio recording workflows, which dramatically reduced show production time. Before I implemented these improvements, production of one show took an average of 16 hours. I reduced it down to just over six hours while improving show production values. •Using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, I completely revamped the graphics package of the network’s two flagship shows. Senior leadership lauded me for graphic designs that were modern, fresh, clean, and more in tune with the network’s branding. •Oversaw the purchase of all video equipment. I researched and identified the best and most cost-efficient hardware and negotiated the best prices directly with vendors. •Created and edited motion graphics for promos, pre-rolls, and other specialty packages. •Fostered strong relationships with on-air talent and production and post-production teams, combining and coordinating our efforts to deliver the highest quality video productions. Building teams and developing strong working relationships are two of my best strengths.

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

•Developed all the multimedia assets for a new flagship product developed by the company. The product was a web-based virtual hiring management tool, where actors in videos I produced would guide job applicants through an online hiring process. The multimedia I developed was fully customizable so that the application could be sold to other companies and be branded accordingly.•Reduced company costs by effectively managing third-party vendor relationships in North America and Europe. •Strengthened company revenue growth potential by partnering with sales to design captivating graphics to be used in customer presentations.•Enriched team morale while leading the team in successful video endeavors. •Edited video sales pieces and client demos.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

•Managed production using industry leading Viz RT content production applications used to create real-time 3D graphics and maps, visualized sports analysis, media asset management, and single workflow solutions.•Developed the very first automated backup system for Viz RT applications. Previously, backups had to be done by hand, file-by-file. My automated solution completely overcame the risk of human error.•Edited end pages, promos, and teases quickly and efficiently under the tightest of timelines. •Collaborated with the lead programmer to develop a framework to protect the reputation of Turner and keep the air “clean.”