Experience

• KEYC-TV

  Control Room Operator

  Inserted ads and followed operating procedures
  Monitored channel and picture quality
  Recorded satellite feeds
  Cued up tapes during newscasts (approx. 150 shows)

• BLC Studios

  Producer and Director of Maverick Hockey on Charter

  Produced over 50 division one hockey games on regional cable television
  Interviewed, hired, and trained 18 students for live broadcast
  Co-produced and developed run downs for 30 minute pre-game show (eight shows)
  Directed live to tape pre-game shows
  Wrote and edited game teases and flashbacks using Avid and After Effects
  Maintained stats database for full screen and lower third graphics using Avid Deko
  Coordinated with the SID's to set up and perform interviews with players and coaches

• WTMJ-TV an NBC affiliate

  Sports Intern

  Logged tapes of Brewer games for highlights
  Tape to tape editing
  Performed field interviews with Brewers, Packers Training Camp, and Admirals (AHL)
  Searched news wire for breaking stories in sports

• ESPN - The Walt Disney Company

  Lead Network AD

  Work with Master Control to properly execute all aspects of Network programming (shows, features, commercials)
  Coordinate live studio integrated events - MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, Boxing, PGA, Horses, Tennis, X Games
  Main contact between remote events and Bristol headquarters
  Communicate between programming, commercial operations, sales,
  Adjust previously recorded shows and time out networks when games go long

• ESPN - The Walt Disney Company

  Senior Coordinator

  Serve as the point person for approximately 25 members of Network Control each shift and directs the workflow, coordination and operation of 16 Domestic and International networks
  The voice and representation of Network Control on many fronts. The Shift Leader communicates with a number of departments and groups on a regular basis including Domestic and International Production, Accounting, Content Screening, Content Integration, Compliance & Closed Captioning, Bottomline Productions, Transmission, Encryption, Programming, Network Traffic, Promotions and Commercial Operations. The Shift Leader must have a base understanding and working knowledge of these other groups to effectively coordinate a number of wide ranging initiatives.
  Responsible for ensuring that all assignments are covered. This responsibility includes re-assigning staff after call-offs or changing conditions, program changes or late breaking news
  Monitors all networks as well as all remote and AD hybrids to stay informed of event situations and issues in order to provide direction on commercial guidelines and promotional objectives
  Compiles the Network Control Report, this report is used by many departments throughout the company as the report of record, this includes programming changes, times and technical issues that are to be documented accurately and completely
  Communicates with Content Integration about programming changes and initiatives, as well as digest their information and comprehend what it means for the Network Control staff and act accordingly.

• KEYC-TV a CBS affiliate

  Production Assistant

  Perform duties such as audio, floor direct, teleprompt, create full screen gfx using Avid Deko
  Direct and technical direct newscasts using a digital Kahuna switcher (over 110 shows)
  Edit stories on the internet using Dayport
  Ability to read scripts and work with news directors during a live newscast