qualification summary

 

strong communications, production, and media professional with multiple skills transferrable throughout the television and film industries. highly-organized quick-witted and keenly sharp individual with a strong desire to succeed.

 

project management / business development / production / television network management

relationship management / editing / photography / team building & motivation

freelance catalogue writing

 

technical competencies: photoshop; tape-to-tape editing systems; final cut pro; microsoft office;  after effects; digital and analog audio boards; grass valley switchers; probel automation systems

career history

abc, inc., new york, ny                                                                                           

day of air manager, 03/2005 c present

         coordinate network program operations on the day of air to ensure that all programs, commercials, and network feeds are broadcast as scheduled.

         easily take control and assume responsibilities under pressure and administer network protocol effectively.

         effectively apply and enforce various network policies and procedures during critical circumstances.

         advise abc sports, abc news and the entertainment division during live programming.

 

van hill entertainment, stamford, ct                                                              

associate producer "saint heaven", 2006

         exhibited a thorough understanding of theatrical productions including an effective writing ability and thorough knowledge of production processes.  

         remained a self-starter, eager & energetic and made well-reasoned decisions in the lack of supervision, and, able to handle multiple tasks including, sales, marketing, and cast relations.

         directly impacted saint heaven being selected as one of the top theatrical events of 2006 by the norwalk hour and  frank rizzo, the hartford courant and critic for variety.

 

look far films, new york, ny                                                                         

production assistant / coordinator, 2006 c 2007

         supported the production efforts of the sunsilk get hairpy conline commercial by remaining accessible to the entire team and delivering expertise when necessary.

         performed the duties of production assistant for the kodak v610 micro-site experience.

 

cutter productions & management, new york, ny                                                                           

production assistant, 2005 c 2006 

         maintained a supportive role during production of canadian breast cancer awareness psa and discovery spec spot shoots.

 

espn, inc., bristol, ct                                                                            

studio technician espnews, 2002 c 2005 

         contributed editing and production abilities to sportscenter   leading to receipt of the 2003 sports emmy.

         supported espn international and espn classic operations; functioned as the master control clearer/probel systems point person.

         cut edited programs for a 24-hour news channel and performed live correspondent duties.

         handled other tasks to include international vo tech, profile operator, action team coordinator, and safety team member.

 

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creative media solutions syracuse, ny                                                                                     

writer and grip, 2001 c 2002

         utilized strong writing ability to generate script for the holtz auto show airing weekly ensuring that it included 30-second spots to highlight cars.

         became familiar with car features, benefits, and burdens through keen research ability.

 

www.trackmeets.com                                                                                                                  

producer/director, 1999 c 2000

         mandated compliance with all production procedures and managed multiple tasks effectively, including video switcher operation, and using the audio console or camera for various live web feeds of sporting events.

         facilitated the scheduling and negotiation needed to secure athlete interviews; tracked other talent also.

 

wxxa-tv the albany fox/upn affiliate, albany, ny                                             

production intern, 2000

         entrusted to generate a 30-second job opportunity spot for station and completed task with ease.

         selected on location talent and supported those tasked with determining location and studio production.

         integrated technology by developing a new access database for tape library.

 

daily orange newspaper, inc., syracuse, ny                                                                            

assistant photography editor, 2000 c 2001

         appointed photographers with corresponding ability to certain assignments.

         headed up photography assignments where important events were to take place.

         chose and edited or modified pictures with software used to modify photos such as adobe photoshop.

  

event productions, syracuse university,  syracuse, ny                                                              

event tech / departmental manager, 1998 c 2002

         successfully facilitated  operation of 4 to 64 channel audio consoles and ran press di.

         directed the success of staff and team with stellar leadership and management ability.

         engaged in other tasks such as enhancing lighting conditions by hanging and focusing lights appropriately.

         supported the needs of talent by assisting with entrance to and exit from performance areas.

education

bachelor of science, 2002

major: television, radio, and film ~ minor: music industry

syracuse university, syracuse, ny

s.i. newhouse school of public communications 

awards and activities

-         2003, sports emmy for "sportscenter"

-         2005 c 2006, empire who s who among executives and professionals

-         president of syracuse university alumni club of connecticut

-         women in cable telecommunications

-         professional ski instructor