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Produces a series of twelve promotional videos each season including a piece about the design process of the play, a trailer and a video about the audience reaction.

Produced Short Documentary Videos for the online magazine NEXTpittsburgh.com

Helped prepare the set with lights, props, equipment etc. Assisted costume designers, directors, camerapeople and other crew members Printed and distributed daily paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets) Escorted actors around the filming area and coordinate extras Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lock down sets etc. Act as a runner distributing messages or items within film crew and cast Perform administrative work (answering phones, paperwork etc.) Undertake errands as assigned

Coordinated equipment, releases, lock-ups, and craft services, and meals.

StudioME is the first, easy-to-use, self-guided studio designed for users of any experience level to produce their own high quality media. ME or M-E stands for Media Made Easy. StudioME will be the hub for all your media production, achieving a level of high quality that only a studio environment can provide. And our self-guided model can save you up to 80-90% of production costs. For more information visit: studiome.me My position involved: Overseeing the daily operations of the facility including scheduling, client relations, equipment maintenance and rentals, tours and assisting productions on site. Producing resource videos for the studio’s resource library on studio and equipment operation, tips and techniques. Assisting in marketing of StudioME brand and reaching out/coordinating with local meetup groups and businesses to host events in the space or take tours of the facility. Acting as the lead on-site editor and overseeing the freelancers list and hiring process.

Operated studio and field cameras, microphones, audio and video switchers, multi-input audio mixer, character generator, video editing system, digital effect system, satellite receivers, duplication station, players and recorders of various media formats including, but not limited to MII, Betacam SP, DVC Pro and DVD-Video and any related video editing equipment as assigned or required. Edited television videotape using linear and non-linear editing systems. Recorded satellite feeds and house-originated programs for edit and re-broadcast. ·Evaluated and may select footage in terms of relevance and story continuity, and to depict the text most effectively. · Conducted video traffic programming for 24/7 playback system. ·Operated audio recording and mixing equipment. · Performed routine maintenance, minor repairing, and alignment of color cameras, audio mixing, recording and routing/modulating equipment to ensure continuous operation. ·Prepared video and audio tapes, music and sound effect transfers. · Conceptualized and prepared graphic designs and fonts for edit sessions. ·Confered with management and/or producers to create ideas and determine the feasibility of same for particular projects. ·Operateed television cameras (camcorders, robotics and stand-alone). ·Created and maintained editing records in accordance with videotape library requirements. ·Recommended equipment needed for productions (e.g., dollies, cranes, camera mounting heads, power zooms, and related video recording equipment) ·Served as producer while editing designated projects. ·Served as technical director on designated programs originating in studio. ·Maintained editing and production equipment in accordance with warranties and established policies and procedures, including safety policies.

Worked with community groups, churches, clubs, service organizations, and individuals on a continuos basis in an effort to determine their programming needs and to promote community programming. Manages all local origination and community programming. Recruited and maintains a volunteer crew (including training and scheduling) for studio and on-location productions. Supervised equipment scheduling and overseas the use of all studio and portable equipment, office, and editing facilities. Served as a public relations liaison with the community in cooperation with the manager of the cable system, the Township Manager, the Advisory Board, and the Board of Supervisors. Conducted training sessions for community groups and individuals on portable equipment, studio equipment, and editing techniques.

Worked in a fast-­paced environment, partners closely with Product and Engineering teams, and used entrepreneurial drive to contribute to the long-­term growth of Google Shopping. Performed in­-depth research, analyzes product specification data, and uses highly technical internal tools and processes to manage and enhance a large repository of knowledge about products.

Assisted CBS This Morning Saturday producers with segment production by researching, attending pitch meetings, shadowing reporters during shoots, logging & transcribing tapes, collecting images/footage for the show from archives, coordinating scripts, and working the front desk. Also assisted during live shows by tweeting upcoming segments during live show, working with guests, and printing rundowns and scripts from ENPS.

Responsible for creating documentaries for the marketing department of Franklin College Switzerland of events on campus along with the school's Academic Travel program--a course in which students travel to various worldwide locations and delve into relevant topics and regional concerns. Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills filming students in various locations around the globe including Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Ukraine, Russia, Cameroon, Brazil, and Iceland.

Worked as a Production Assistant on shoots, helped in the Post-Production Department by logging and transcribing footage, and assisted the Production team by completing various pre-production tasks. Gained experience in the use of HD cameras, audio equipment and lighting gear. Completed a video for the non-profit organization, Grow Pittsburgh which supports urban farming and sustainable agriculture.