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DKResume

Personal Summary
I am an experienced Media Specialist with a proven capability in many different types of productions, such as News, Music. Radio and TV. I am extremely knowledgeable of many different DSLRS, camera operations, sound boards, microphones, as well as skilled in many types of productions. I am persuasive, creative, articulate with excellent communication skills. My work performance demonstrates leadership, diligences, intelligence and enthusiasm. I am detailed, charismatic, versatile, results driven and organized. I am highly committed and I have a strong understating of the dynamics of all types of productions. Currently I am seeking a position in News, TV, and Media Broadcasting; I am looking for a rewarding role and an opportunity to become a major contributor with a company that strives for excellence.
Summary Of Qualifications
Soft Skills: Self-Directed, Driven, Highly Motivated, Organized, Creative, Goal & Results Driven,
Software Applications: Avid, Avid News Cutter, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro Studio Adobe Audition, Adobe CS5.5 & 6, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Pro Tools, Logic, Reason, Fruity Loops, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Video Toaster 4&5
Computer Platforms: Windows Vista, XP, 7, & 8, Mac OS Leopard, OS X Lion
Technical: Linear & Non Linear video editing, Digital & Analog audio recording, Control 24 Consoles, Mackey Consoles, Type 30 WPM, Article writing; Sports and Entertainment News, HD and DV Cameras (Panasonic, Sony), DSLRS, Radio (Board Operator, Disc Jockey, Sales, etc.) Marketing

Education
Full Sail University Dayton, Ohio 05/12-05/17
Bachelors Degree in Digital Cinematography
05/2019 is Projected Graduation Year
International College of Broadcasting Dayton, Ohio 07/07-03/10
Associates Degree of Applied Science
Major: Audio Engineering, Video Production,, Television, & Radio
Lincoln College of Technology Dayton, Ohio 05/05-03/07
Associates Degree of Applied Science
Major: Business Administration
Professional Experience

08/2015-Present
WDTN Channel 2/WBDT
News Photographer/Editor
Proven ability to shoot video and stills, edit as well as tell compelling stories, through VO’s and packages, while meeting all deadlines under pressure.
Able to operate ENG/company vehicles, with very good knowledge of live streaming technology like TVU
Shown ability to work independently, as well as with reporters and assignment desk editors in the news gathering process.
03/2010-Present
Royal Family Productions
Media Specialist
As a media specialist I have great knowledge of all types of media practices. Such as audio(organizing, editing, recording) Video(production, recording, editing) Radio etc.
As an audio engineer some duties include editing, creating and recording sound. Proven to manage numerous electronic equipment, and have a vital understanding of all technical skills. Proven ability working and recording in a studio, live venue, or in a post-production editing bay, while also possessing knowledge about soundboards, equalizers, microphones, recording equipment, mixing consoles and editing softwares.
As a videographer I have a proven ability as a director, sound man, and editor in creating a cohesive and compelling story. With the ability to work in either studio, field or during post production. I am able to record, edit, and prepare video for various platforms ( sports, movies, television, music videos and web).
09/2014-08/2015
Americorps
Mentor Service/Media Coordinator
As a mentor I was responsible for helping the transition of over 200 hundred students from middle school to high school, and 9th grade to 10th grade. I help the transition by using the Restorative Justice practices and as well as the NJROTC core values to help promote a positive atmosphere through building relationships. I coordinate and produce all media assignments for events set up by supervisor. I am also tasked with creating programs that are geared toward helping young men and women with life skills inside and outside of school.

06/2013-09/2014
Cox Ohio Media Group/Manpower
Editor/Videographer

As the daybreak and dayside news editor I cover shows from 6am-7am, 8am-10am and the Noon on Saturday mornings. I am responsible for following the scripts and notes of the producer, to produce the best show possible for our viewers to see. When acting as a videographer I am to shoot the assignment given, and shoot enough so that the editor can edit and tell a compelling story for the viewers’ interest.
As the package editor I am giving the story to follow. As I am following the script/story I am to put the best footage possible to fit that story, and making sure that it tells a compelling visual story to grab all viewers.
Videographer role consisted of shooting assigned news stories, and packages for air.
08/2011-10/2011
Cox Ohio Publishing
Telemarketing Sales
Make outbound calls to prospective new, current, and former customers, for the purpose of selling newspaper subscriptions for various newspaper media outlets such as Dayton Daily News, Springfield News Sun, Hamilton Journal News, and Middletown Journal. Maintained a sales goal of 1.5 sales per hour, while also meeting other sales goals such as credit card and paid in full rate.

05/2011-08/2011
Butterfly Productions
Assistant Videographer

Duties included, assist in setup and tear down of equipment before and after event. Shoot video based on scripting for various shots. Run audio/sound check for all audio and microphone devices before all events scheduled start times. Monitor sound equipment with mobile sound unit, or sometimes with audio mixing console if needed, while filming designated shots.