Experience

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  FOX 61

  • Hartford, Connecticut Area

  • Senior Digital Content Producer

    • Jan 1995 - Present
    • Hartford, Connecticut Area

    • Responsible for producing and developing written content for Fox61. com and formerly Courant.com, the websites for the Fox affiliate in Connecticut and The Hartford Courant.• Create video and photographic content for news stories on the website• Conduct tours for all age groups of Hartford Courant/FOX61, including research of the paper’s history• Supervised college journalism interns• Produce, develop and teach interactive classroom instruction for Fox Student News for middle school, high school and college classes including workshops on Video Production• License footage from WTIC archives for use in other productions• Maintain and operate the FOX61 Storm Closing system for on air and online• Created content focusing on technology in Connecticut and automotive topics

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  University of Hartford

  • West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

    I teach journalism courses

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  Manchester Community College - Corporate and Community Training Center

  • Manchester CT

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Aug 2013 - May 2015
    • Manchester CT

    Video Film Making ART 166/185• Taught video production and editing using through a learning lab environment to build marketable skills• Taught video editing standards using the program Final Cut Pro X• Through discussion and demonstration examined platforms for video distribution;commercial production concepts, including holistic aspects such as copyright, cam- era techniques, scripting• Prepared to plan and execute projects capstone projects including commercials and documentaries

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  Boston University

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Greater Boston Area

    Multimedia Journalism JO304• Taught digital journalism by evaluating and understanding web history and con- cepts• Taught the creation of text, video, photo and interactive content, using hands on techniques and classroom exercises• Evaluating content of breaking news as it was happening• Designed class projects integrating multi-media skills, journalistic concepts, andvideo production standards with real world reporting

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  WTIC

  • Web Producer/Internet Operations Manager

    • Oct 2006 - Aug 2012

    • Through targeted development and selection of still pictures, video, text, social media and podcasts increased page views 20 fold in less than 3 years on CTnow.com• Partnered with news director to execute morning news segment (“Hot On The Web”) highlighting daily web trends and stories, 2010• Developed key segment profiles of target audience for CTnow.com• Supervised college journalism interns

  • Operations Manager

    • Apr 2003 - Oct 2006

    • Responsible for developing training seminars, operations procedures; supply management; purchase vehicles, communications equipment• Planned news coverage including events resulting in Team Effort Emmy Awards in 1999 - Worcester Firefighter Funerals, 2000 - Op Sail, 2002 - 9/11 Anniversary, 2005 - Sub Base Closing• Supervised editing staff, set standards for output and archive setup and supervised in- stallation of Avid nonlinear editing system• Participated in daily assignment meetings including suggesting and setting up stories; assist in planning election and special event coverage• Attended Poynter Institute, RTNDF, NPPA workshops on leadership, ethics and pho- tography

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  Quinnipiac University

  • Hamden CT

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Aug 2008 - May 2009
    • Hamden CT

    Writing for the Web ICN 506 Fall 2008, Spring 2009• Taught a holistic approach to creation of web content: using text to explain, multi media to show emotion and interactivity to engage

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  WTIC TV

  • Assistant Chief Photographer

    • Aug 1997 - Apr 2003

    • Responsible for developing training seminars, operations procedures; supply man-agement; purchase vehicles, communications equipment• Shot, edited stories for nightly news program• Nominated for a New England Emmy award 2001

  • News Photographer/Editor

    • Jan 1995 - Aug 1997

    - Shot and edited news stories for nightly programNominated for a New England Emmy award 1996- Nominated for Society For Professional Journalists award,1996; 1998 AP Awards, First and Second Places

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  WGGB-TV

  • Springfield, Massachusetts Area

  • News Photographer/Editor

    • Jul 1989 - Jan 1995
    • Springfield, Massachusetts Area

    • Shot and edited local breaking news and features; • Operated live truck• Setup computer bulletin boards on America On-Line• Associated Press awards - 1994 First Place Breaking News Photography, Holyoke Mill Fire; 1994 Second Place Sports Feature, UMass Field Hockey Coach, 1995 Breaking News, Springfield Water Main Break

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  DIMENSION MEDIA SERVICES

  • Meriden CT

  • Production Manager

    • Oct 1986 - Jul 1989
    • Meriden CT

    • Developed instructional tapes for company wide use• Wrote and produced local ads and sales promotions• Shot, wrote, directed and edited commercials for local clients