Experience

CoinDesk

• United States
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Graphics Operator / Video Editor, CoinDesk TV

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  - CoinDesk provides millions of consumers interested in cryptocurrency assets and blockchain technology with news and insights, podcasts, live streaming TV shows, research reports, live events, and a toolkit of indexes, data, and analytics - Created and delivered daily on-air graphics for live and taped video production including lower thirds, back-up graphics, full screens etc. - Customized and updated graphics templates for various programs - Pre and post production editing of video clips, B-Roll, SOTs for shows and VOD - Contributed and supported large and small offsite productions and live feeds for CoinDesk Events (conferences etc.) as needed Show less



Quick Hits

• New York, United States

• Art Director

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  - A daily video news and commentary channel, available on Youtube, Facebook, and Vimeo, featuring reporters across the United States, showcasing the day’s top national and international headlines. - Lead designer and animator, utilizing After Effects and Photoshop to create animated opens, transitional wipes, lower thirds, end slates, and any other element needed. - Programmed After Effects motion graphics templates of all created elements for editor use and manipulation. - Created promotional graphics for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Vimeo, and websites. - Worked closely with editorial and production staff to convey the proper mood and vision of the channel and delivered necessary additions on time. Show less



Thomson Reuters

• Canada
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer, Graphics Operator

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  - Graphic designer and animator for the New York-based operation of i24NEWS, an Israeli international 24-hour news and current affairs television channel headquartered in Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv, Israel. - Utilizing VizRT, Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, created graphic elements for four hours of live programming daily, including bullet points, quotes, charts, social media, Skype and phoner backgrounds, statement pullouts, maps, and preproduction for reporter packages. - Worked closely with creative team to develop looks and full graphic packages for new programming and special events, including Take :30 and In Play: The American Midterms. - Utilizing Viz Trio, performed Graphics Operator duties for four hours of live programming daily, executing fullscreen and lower third elements on demand. Responsible for maintaining Trio playlist and chief troubleshooter for VizRT systems. - Also created and implemented lower third and full screen graphics for Vice Media’s The Impeachment Show, utilizing Photoshop, After Effects, and xPression Show less



News 12

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Network Graphic Designer

  • Sep 1999 - Feb 2017

  - News 12 Networks is owned and operated by Altice throughout the tri-state region, available in 3.5 million homes. Responsible for two out of seven regions airing in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster counties. - Lead VizRT designer and animator, using Artist for scene design, Template Wizard for Active X template writing, Trio for serial scene deployment, Object Store and Mediaque for image database management. Also familiar with Engine, Hub, and Oracle maintenance. - Created graphic elements for live news operations, including animated opens, OTS, monitors, fullscreens, charts, transitions, animated maps, snipes, tabs, lower thirds, and banners, utilizing VizRT, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Viz World Classic, with little to no supervision. - Participated in three network graphic redesign initiatives, working with local team along with Creative Director and teams from all network regions. - Created and implemented graphic brandings for multiple award winning town meetings and special reports. - Worked closely with network Creative Director to develop region-specific and network-wide projects and initiatives. - Coordinated departmental initiatives, including promotional elements, marketing and sales materials for print and web, including Facebook and Twitter. - Contributed to maintenance of overall station appearance standards. - Responsible for developing, scheduling, and overseeing designers in Graphics Department. - Operated, maintained, and upgraded graphic equipment and software at an advanced level. Show less



Global Shopping Network

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Dec 1996 - Jun 1997

  Assisted Line Producer in live studio operations. Worked closely with Associate Producers in pre-production. Acted as backup Camera and Character Generator Operator. Assisted Line Producer in live studio operations. Worked closely with Associate Producers in pre-production. Acted as backup Camera and Character Generator Operator.