Summary

Seasoned media professional with a 10 year background in post, digital, broadcast, live events, translation, content and production management. Multilingual, computer literate, organized, tech savvy, creative. http://tvmediagirl.wixsite.com/inspire

Credits

7/16 – 12/16

Supervising Producer (Editor, Writer) The Next Rising Star (Season 1)

Internet — TV
7/16 – 12/16
7/13 – 10/16

Content Specialist (Lead Video Content Management Specialist)

Staff Position — Verizon Digital Media Services Details
7/13 – 10/16

Video Content Management | Asset Delivery | Live Events Managed multi-platform flex-view content for film, episodic, RBI, streaming, subscription, ads, sports, catalog & next-day programming. Packaged, Prepped, Ingested, and Resolved any issues with arriving media assets. Scheduled arrivals, purges, additions, replacements and removals regarding show content. Tracked daily metrics to include arrival, packaging, media orders, asset re placements and deliveries Downloaded artwork, video, metadata, internal generic media preview files to create full package content Handled workflows, metadata specs, and VOD content for customer facing products. Developed and maintain relationships with various clients, collaborated with national | international networks, vendor administration, and track daily metrics. Worked with and manipulated CDNs, Metadata, XMLs, Mpegs, Mp4, Quicktime, Mov, Jpegs & other file formats Performed live transmissions, manipulation of customized apps to insert messages into broadcast transport streams by utilizing basic video production, universal clocks & countdown knowledge. Assessment, authentication of live apps and software programs to broadcast via east & west coast remote venues under technical director instruction from all over the states.

2/07 – 7/13

Media and Broadcast Operations: Master Control, Encode, Ingest, Edit

Staff Position — Discovery Channel Details
2/07 – 7/13

MEDIA OPS Prioritized media requests, standard conversions, file creation, content management and distribution Negotiated and managed client expectations, delivery timelines, and media creation workflows Coordinated with internal and external Discovery clients to confirm specific technical requirements Input and validated accurate information through scheduling modules and resolved errors Initiated standard operation procedures and company policies via using: ​ professional/broadcast HD and SD signal standards video resolution audio formatting, media files, size, storage Demonstrated dealing with immediate deadlines that require problem solving and "on the fly" critical analysis impacting on-air programming ENCODE Used knowledge of file formats, video tape machines, multiple codecs, television signals, transcode platforms and technical formats to evaluate digital outputs and prepare media from delivery stages to broadcast. ​ NTSC, PAL, HD /SD Frame Rates, Analog, Digital) supporting VOD, online, and DVD ​ Performed technical review of all digital content during media preparation, inserting and validating captions, subtitles, language tracks ​ Coordinated creation of file based content associated with SVOD, EST, VOD contracts, domestic, or international media ​ Created playlists, submitted content for transcode, monitored jobs in various stages, performed quality assessment on all file outputs ​ Tracked digital media and follow up, database entries, verification for all programming to include long and short form for on-air operations ​ Managed media assets to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines via independent or team workloads ​ Utilized quality control practices via Vector Scopes, Bars, A/V equipment to adhere to national and international regulations: Qc of Data, caption, subtitle, language tagging, and metadata updates Extracted, packaged, installed and staged files, renamed content, generated captions Effectively communicated questions, technical issues, and solutions to outside vendors Worked with logistics teams, executives, board, & staff to resolve matters through timely reports and meetings MASTER CONTROL Verified that all promos, commercial, long form program segments, graphics , movies scheduled correctly for broadcast at accuracy of 100% for air contain correct SOM and EOM appear visible without glitch, black frames, or erroneous data ​ Monitored and maintained on-air continuity, closed captioning, subtitles, and V-chip for accuracy ​ Took appropriate disaster recovery action as needed regarding video hits audio distortion excessive frames profanity nudity color correction ​ Used knowledge of automation systems, video servers, graphic generators, and DTMF tones Evaluated and tested feeds for correct language distribution in a multi channel environment Used organizational, communication, and computer proficiency skills to support a 24/7 broadcast environment and provide superior quality control and delivery of on-air product that focused on surveillance. ​ LIVE Edited live segments of satellite feeds for time, adding commercial content and promo breaks Took direction from national technical directors, live crews, and other staff located outside of physical location On the go error resolution by switching via timelines or avoiding issues such as excessive frames, a/v distortion, profanity, nudity, incorrect material Set up, tested, and ran live station and equipment for all arriving or outgoing broadcasts and ticketed errors

12/12 – 12/12

Producer (& Writer Pre-production 2013 for FPA) Ghost

Details
12/12 – 12/12

& Writer Pre-production 2013 for FPA

12/12 – 12/12

Producer (& Writer Pre-production 2013 for FPA) He Said She Said

Details
12/12 – 12/12

& Writer Pre-production 2013 for FPA

11/12 – 11/12

Production Assistant (PA & Set Photographer) Master Control Takes Control Promo

Discovery Details
11/12 – 11/12

PA & Set Photographer

10/12 – 10/12

Interviewer/ Host Interview With Rap Artist Peace

Internet Details
10/12 – 10/12

Interviewer/ Host

9/12 – 9/12

Camera Operator (HD) Different Look At The World

Internet Details
9/12 – 9/12

HD

Orgs

  • Fairfax Public Access
  • Women in Video & Film DC

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

Fairfax Public Access Television

Voice Over Artist
Class of '12

Fairfax Public Access Television

Certified Production Assistant/
Class of '12

Fairfax Public Access Television

Certified Producer/
Class of '12

Fairfax Public Access Television

Certified Technical Director/

My Gear

  • iMovie
  • Macbook Pro
  • 3 CCD portable prosumer cam
  • HD Panasonic hand held
  • SD Cannon hand held

Skills

  • Avid
  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Editing
  • voice over
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Digital Media
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • Music Videos
  • New Media
  • Photography
  • Radio
  • Producer
  • Field Producing
  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • HD Video
  • Independent Film
  • Short Films
  • Broadcast Television
  • Non-linear Editing
  • Screenplays
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Journalism
  • Segment Producing
  • Encoding
  • Production Budgeting
  • Digital Cameras
  • Video Camera
  • Program Development
  • Studio
  • Content Development
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Improvisation
  • Technical Direction
  • Master Control
  • Evertz MVP
  • Omneon Servers
  • Omnibus