Summary

Extensive creative editorial experience in a variety of postproduction environments. Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of interfacing with network operations and engineering.

Credits

4/18 – 4/19

Editor (Avid)

Staff Position — Encompass Digital Media
4/18 – 4/19
6/15 – 7/15

Editor Genius Talks

BET — Live/Special Event — The House Inc. Details
6/15 – 7/15

Worked with producers to deliver the live-to-tape broadcast of Genius Talks, a live studio audience interview show featuring Kobe Bryant, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Erykah Badu, Jenelle Monae, Doug E. Fresh and others. Edited the cold open, six show segments, and next on bumpers for the sixty minute broadcast on BET.

2/14 – 1/15

Preditor A+E Networks

A&E — TV — Showtime Networks Details
2/14 – 1/15

Worked with producers to edit credits and sponsor billboards for A+E, History, H2, Lifetime, LMN and FYI Networks. Transcoded and organized final exports for tapeless delivery. Worked with MAS and operations to traffic and manage multi format components of production.

10/11 – 1/14

Preditor TruTV

TruTV — TV — Turner Broadcasting Inc. Details
10/11 – 1/14

Freelance Writer / Producer / Editor Wrote, produced and edited on and off-air promotions for original series. Series included: Impractical Jokers, Hardcore Pawn, Storage Hunters, Panic Button and more. Edited on Avid in house at Tru-TV’s facility as well as my own Final Cut Pro facility.

8/13 – 10/13

Sound Editor Ruff Rules, Video Voter Guide of NY

Scripps — TV — Next Millennium Productions Details
8/13 – 10/13

Worked with producers to edit and deliver long and short form content on Avid. Clients included The Mayors Office of Film, Media and Broadcasting, The Video Voter Guide of New York and Ruff Rules dog training show. Delivered content in digital formats for air and streaming on multiple formats.

1/00 – 10/03

Preditor Menus & Promos

Sundance — TV — Sundance Channel Details
1/00 – 10/03

Edited and produced on-air menus and next on promos for all on-air content. Performed editing on Avid, mastered to tape and delivered to the network operations center. Write and produce on-air promos for numerous original campaigns. Edit and produce filmmaker profiles in support of the Sundance Film Festival.

9/99 – 9/00

Preditor (Owner) John Bardsley Productions

TV — John Bardsley Productions Details
9/99 – 9/00

Write, produce and edit on air promotions and programming for Showtime projects. Edit on Avid Media composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut 7 Pro at network in-house facilities, out of house facilities and my editing equipment. Manage my own post production company. Responsible for paying bills and managing production personnel.

9/97 – 9/99

Associate Producer (Writer / Producer)

Staff Position — Showtime Networks, Inc. Details
9/97 – 9/99

Wrote, produced and edited promos for Showtime, Showtime Extreme, Flix, The Movie Channel and Sundance. Wrote and produced on-air menus for Showtime and Showtime 2. Also, wrote and produced voice over credits and promos over credits.

Orgs

  • BNI International Member 2012-2013

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '91

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Engilsh

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro

Skills

  • Avid
  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Media
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • New Media
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • HD Video
  • Sound
  • Web Video
  • Broadcast Television
  • Digital Video
  • Production Managment
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Non-linear Editing
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Motion Graphics
  • Editorial