Experience

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  WZZM 13

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Television Director / Multimedia Technician

    • Mar 2015 - Present
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    • Weekday evening director and multimedia technician for 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00 pm newscasts. Directing includes working with producer to ensure all elements are ready for the show. During the show manually putting up graphics, rolling video, calling camera shots and audio cues, and rolling breaks. • Weekly schedule rotates between audio operator, and in-studio floor directing, static studio camera and mobile Movi camera operation for newscasts, pre and post productions.• Weekday evening and Saturday afternoon/evening Master Control Operator. Work includes monitoring program and commercial playlists, rolling local breaks, ingesting programs and spots, ensuring quality of products going to air. • Air 13 Drone Pilot. Work includes maintaining FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft pilot license, Tegna procedure compliance, photo and video gathering for news, promotions, and operations departments.

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  WWTV/ WWUP-TV

  • Cadillac, MI

  • Executive Web Producer

    • Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
    • Cadillac, MI

    • Worked with several news producers to write and post stories to 9and10news.com and social media sites using Social News Desk. • Supervised two web producers. Trained how to use rundowns to post stories. • Cut daily newscasts into clips. Posted various videos and feature stories to YouTube and Buzzfeed. • Monitored website and social media traffic, comments, and tips.• Responsible for all election preparations and results reporting.• Some video editing for newscast, web, and touchscreen element. Knowledge of touchscreen programs.

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  MI News 26

  • Traverse City, Cadillac

  • Advertising Sales

    • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Traverse City, Cadillac

    Sales for Mi News 26 in Cadillac. Successfully made three sales to participate in "Shop Downtown Cadillac" campaign. Successfully made a full package sale.

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  Grand Valley State University

  • 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401

  • Broadcasting Teacher Assistant

    • Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
    • 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401

    • Directed in-class shows. Broadcast Studio I -- three semesters, Advanced News Workshop -- one semester• Prepared weekly production and imported student content into Broadcast Pix Switcher. Trained students in studio and in the control room on all aspects of production.

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  WGVU

  • 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

  • Production Assistant

    • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013
    • 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

    • Supervised and trained students on equipment and procedures. • Audio operator: balanced multiple guest microphones, record audio and played sound effect tracks. • Camera operator for weekly uplinks and in-studio productions. • Floor director for live membership drives. • Typed and ran teleprompter for talent promotions. • Assisted director by cueing graphics during production. Created graphics on Chryon machines.• Was a welcoming host to guests of the station. • Programs participated in: Connecting With Community, West Michigan Week, Community Connection, Ask the…, Family Health Matters, Membership Drive, Grand Rapids regattas, and contributor uplinks.

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  Uccello's Franchise, LLC

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Host

    • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

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  West Michigan Whitecaps

  • 4500 West River Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Film Crew- Subcontractor

    • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
    • 4500 West River Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI

    I am a camera operator. I am training on other aspects of sports production such as graphics, statistics, replay and more.

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  WOOD TV

  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Stringer

    • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

    Worked directly with seven departments: • Editing and shooting experience. • Assisted with account management of community-based partnerships. • Actively participated in several promotional events. • Controlled Community Affairs traffic; problem solving with traffic department. • Shot still photography for Football Frenzy. Posting to the Web with captionsDepartments: Community Affairs, Maranda: Where You Live, Sports, News, Sales, Promotions and Production.

  • Community Affairs Intern

    • May 2011 - Aug 2011

    Unpaid Internship. Community Affairs Intern. Work directly with different members of the station to learn new skills. To work directly with the community and assist in events. Video Editing. Event planning. Project Coordination.2011-2012 Grand Valley State University Intern of the Year Nominee

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  Clear Channel Radio

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Intern

    • Feb 2011 - May 2011
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Conceived of and wrote an Intern Handbook packed with vital information for future interns.Intern duties include importing audio for editing/cutting/recording. Researched entertainment news and guest information. Some on-air opportunities. Answering phone calls and effectively contacting guests.

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  Comprehensive Therapy Center

  • Compliance Officer and Volunteer Coordinator

    • May 2009 - May 2011

    ● Compliance Officer: Analyze and update agency evaluation surveys. Compile data for review by staff and Board to improve business practices. Assisted in CARF accreditation. ● Volunteer Coordinator: Recruit, train and supervise teenage volunteer therapy aides who work with children with disabilities at summer program. Create daily lesson plans, lead in-service staff meeting, assist program director with planning events, paperwork● Therapy and Fun Activities Staff, summer 2009. ● Volunteer Therapy Aide, 2002 – 2008, worked 80-90 hours with children who have disabilities.

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  East Grand Rapids High School

  • EGRHS Performing Art Center Technical Assistant

    • Sep 2005 - May 2009

    Running sound board, and light board. Managing the backstage. Assisting runningprograms. Independently and collaboratively working and teaching others set construction, andmany other technical jobs.