Summary

Experienced Camera Operator and Utility. Have personally been a part of 500+ productions and counting.

Credits

9/14 – 9/14

Camera Operator (Sony 1500 LDX) Central Michigan Vs. Purdue Football

ESPN — TV — ESPN Details
9/14 – 9/14

Operated camera in the left low end zone on platform

8/14 – 8/14

Camera Operator (Sony 1500 LDX) Western Michigan Vs. Purdue Football

ESPN — TV — ESPN Details
8/14 – 8/14

Operated camera in right low end zone on platform

5/10 – 4/13

Camera Operator (Hitachi Z4500)

Staff Position — Buckeye Cable Sports Network Details
5/10 – 4/13

Duties include running cable, setting lights, tripods, cameras, and audio equipment. Operate camera for multi-camera productions and ENG shoots. Execute stand-ups and interviews shooting handheld as well as on tripod. Covered over 500 various sporting events and community events in the viewing area. Trouble shoot problems, and work as a team

1/10 – 4/13

Camera Operator (Hitachi Z4500)

Staff Position — Toledo Mudhens Details
1/10 – 4/13

Shoot all Mudhens and Walleye home games for in-house TV, as well as for live broadcasts. Operate Hitachi Z-4500 HD broadcast cameras, handheld or using tripod. Responsible for set up and tear down of equipment. Covergame-play, interviews, stand-ups, and promotions, following orders from a director

3/13 – 3/13

Production Associate (EVS instant replay assistant)

Staff Position — NCAA Details
3/13 – 3/13

Assisted EVS operator with setup, operation, and strike

4/12 – 9/12

Camera Operator (Sony Pro-sumer)

Staff Position — Eldora Speedway Details
4/12 – 9/12

Shot the races from the pit and the camera platforms

8/11 – 12/11

Camera Operator (Grass Valley)

Staff Position — ESPN Details
8/11 – 12/11

Operate studio cameras for Baseball Tonight, Sports Center, and various ESPN programs. Set changes, cable assisting, and troubleshooting problems with equipment. Worked with high-profile talent, in a fast paced environment

Media

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Education

Class of '12

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Science in Technology/Visual Communication Technolog
Class of '09

Owens Community College

Transfer Program/

My Gear

  • Canon 60D
  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • Road Shotgun Mic

Skills

  • Producing
  • Video Production
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • HD Video
  • Live Events
  • Camera
  • Broadcast Television
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Non-linear Editing
  • Videography
  • Mac
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Camera Operating
  • Camera Operation
  • Digital Photography
  • Lighting
  • Sports
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Utility
  • Production Assistant
  • Quantel
  • ENG Shooting
  • cable gripping