EMPLOYMENT
Director – WCTI (ABC) and WFXI / WYDO (FOX)
July 2010 – Present
New Bern, North Carolina
- Directed “NewsChannel 12 This Morning”, the #1 weekday morning news program in the market, as well as “NewsChannel 12 at Noon” and weekly episodes of “Telestory” (in its 48th season)
- Responsible for all of the video, graphic, and audio elements as well as the clean execution of the show’s rundown, as set by the show’s producer
- Received company awards for Hurricane Earl wall-to-wall coverage and Station of the Year
- Helped transition from SD to HD broadcasts, including the integration of new equipment and procedures as well as system shakedowns, for both ABC and FOX newscasts
Production Assistant – Notre Dame Sports Properties
October 2009 – June 2010
South Bend, Indiana
- Assisted with the production of over 100 hundred live events streamed on und.com
- Helped with game day production of the “Official Notre Dame Football Postgame Radio Show”, as well as Fighting Irish highlights, feature packages, and daily practice updates
- Shot, edited, and posted interviews with Coaches and Players on und.com and CBS College Sports
- Worked with over 24 varsity sports, as well as support staff, promotions, and sports information
Production Assistant – WIPB-TV (PBS) / Ball State Sports Network
August 2005 – June 2009
Muncie, Indiana
- Film, edit, and produce video requests for faculty and staff of Ball State University
- Utilize Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Microsoft Office
- Began as a Production assistant, and worked my way up until I was Directing, Technical Directing, Producing, Graphics building, Audio mixing, Camera operation, etc.
Production Intern – ESPNews – ESPN Inc.
February 2009 – April 2009
Bristol, Connecticut
- 10 week paid internship. Worked specifically for ESPNews, but observed other areas of broadcast
- Operated EPlay (playout), OnePlay (quick edit), A2, and Video (shading and robotic cameras)
- Worked with ENPS, Directors, and Associate Directors to create and air content for ESPN
- In the studio, assisted with Director, A1, Talent, and Producer to create a smooth running show
FREELANCE WORK
2005 – Present
- ESPN X-Games – Operations Runner in Los Angeles, CA and Aspen, CO
- Indiana Pacers, Conseco Fieldhouse – Technical Director, Cameraman
- Lingner Group/ESPN/NCAA – Font Coordinator
- Ball State Sports Network – Technical Director, Camera Operator, Font Coord/Op, Utility
- Lingner Group, HD Theater/Discovery – Relief Technical Director, Font Coord/Op, Utility
EDUCATION
Ball State University – Muncie, Indiana
Graduated June 19th, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts; College of Communication, Information, and Media
- Telecommunications (Production Option)
- Current GPA: 3.133 / 4.0
- Dean’s List – Spring 2006
References Available Upon Request