Gerald Fernando

GOOD MORNING AMERICA: ‣ Booked celebrity super fan Q&A, cooking competitions, flash deal demos, and games. Executed segment producers' audience visions on large scale shows recognizing breast cancer survivors, 9/11 first responders, and military veterans. ‣ Launched studio audience driven 2nd and 3rd hours, which integrated real fans with celebrity interviews, musical performances, hot topics, and lifestyle segments -- creating a more energetic environment and increasing viewership. Factored in logistics, audience recruitment, and guest safety during a demanding production turnaround schedule. ‣ Managed the audience process, from initial ticket requests to studio logistics -- which included running the general audience and VIP check-in, delegating coat check and restrooms, troubleshooting walkie issues with the our shop department, and seating and placement fans in a timely and safe manner which met production needs. THE VIEW: ‣ Developed and supervised a solid group booking system to complement traditional ticketing efforts. ‣ Forged strategic partnerships with colleges, media networking organizations, and hotels to expand our audience base. Created double feature experience packages pairing GOOD MORNING AMERICA with THE VIEW for groups. ‣ Mentored and trained our audience pages to build confidence in completing tasks and confidently handing guest needs.

Coordinated pre-production and on-site guest experiences for hundreds of one-off shows and exclusive events: ‣ GOOD MORNING AMERICA Summer Concert Series Live in Central Park (ABC-TV) ‣ The $100,000 Pyramid with Michael Strahan (ABC-TV) ‣ Live with Kelly & Ryan in Niagara Falls (ABC-TV) ‣ Jimmy Kimmel Live in Brooklyn (ABC-TV) ‣ Jesus Christ Superstar! Live (NBC) ‣ MTV Video Music Awards 2016 and 2019 ‣ MTV Video Music Awards Remote: Jonas Brothers Perform at Stone Pony and Asbury Park Summerstage ‣ Macy’s Fourth of July Spectacular (NBC) ‣ Christmas at Rockefeller Center (NBC) ‣ New Year's Eve Special with Kathie Lee and Hoda 2016 (NBC) ‣ Logo Trailblazer Awards (Logo TV) ‣ Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (NBC) ‣ Grace Vs. Abrams (A&E Networks) ‣ Apple Music Presents Arcade Fire Live in Brooklyn ‣ Kevin Can Wait Sitcom (ABC-TV) ‣ Skyscraper Movie Premiere (Universal Pictures) ‣ Dunkirk Movie Premiere (Warner Bros.) ‣ Power Final Season Red Carpet Premiere (Starz) ‣ Orange is the New Black Final Season Premiere (Netflix) ‣ Test Screenings for IT, IT: CHAPTER TWO (New Line Cinema)

‣ Invented the audience booking, confirmation, and on-site process for the Emmy-winning inspirational web series NEVER SETTLE SHOW for its pilot and official launch seasons. Collaborated with the Head of Strategy and Digital Content to construct the user friendly ticket request site, audience database, effective confirm and follow-up strategy to ensure to a solid turnout. ‣ Developed social media marketing plan with our Digital Producer to increase ticket confirmations. Wrote scripts with clear call to actions for the host’s Instagram stories. ‣ Managed my audience production team on site, and worked closely with Nasdaq Studio operations partners to ensure proper audience management.

Coordinated audience recruitment, logistics, and experience for talk shows taped at CBS Broadcast Center, which required my strong focus on guest safety in directing a very large audience to the 3rd floor studio.

Coordinated audience recruitment, logistics, and experience for talk shows taped at CBS Broadcast Center, which required my strong focus on guest safety in directing a very large audience to the 3rd floor studio.

Coordinated audience recruitment, logistics, and experience for talk shows taped at CBS Broadcast Center, which required my strong focus on guest safety in directing a very large audience to the 3rd floor studio.

‣ Gained experience with logging and capturing video, syncing, and organizing capture scratch and video/audio libraries on our hard drive. ‣ Successfully supervised entire post process and entire staff of editors, animators, music supervisor, sound mixer, and interns; also coordinated scheduling for reshoots/pickup production days. ‣ Oversaw entire workflow in timely manner/careful attention to detail -- logging/transferring HD footage, editorial development, music editorial/clearances, ADR spotting/scheduling, animation and retouches, color correction, main titles/end credits, picture lock and delivering, etc. ‣ Managed list of deliverables required by the film's DVD distrbutor -- basic video elements, sound elements, bonus features, publicity material, and documentation.

‣ Managed guest recruitment, logistics, and overall experience for FOX News first nationally syndicated show The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet ‣ Developed partnership with the New York City Association of Concierges and Cityguide Magazine to drive new audience recruitment. ‣ Collaborated with New York Life to create an employee group experience at our show, which included a Q and A session with co-hosts Mike and Juliet, weekly contributor Geraldo Rivera, and key producers. see less