Experience

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  Detroit Public Television

  • Wixom, Michigan, United States

  • Broadcast Technician

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Wixom, Michigan, United States

    •Provide technical & creative support across a diverse portfolio for live & taped productions including: 1 Detroit, Future of Work, Local & National PBS Pledge, PBS Kids and a variety of programs for The Michigan Learning Channel.•Project work varies from running cameras, graphic building, teleprompter, web stream monitoring, setting up lights/audio & stage manager.

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  Tara Humphrey

  • Greater Detroit Area & Windsor/Essex Canada

  • Contractor

    • Sep 1995 - Present
    • Greater Detroit Area & Windsor/Essex Canada

    •Work closely with clients to produce & create videos as well as graphics promoting products, services, company milestones & tutorials.•Create & maintain social media business accounts for clients. •Designed informative & eye-catching graphics for Comcast, with 15 years of work across various productions including sports, internal meetings & news.•Worked at the Palace of Auburn Hills & Pine Knob for over 10 years as a camera operator, stage manager, audio assistant & utility.

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  Comcast

  • Southfield, Michigan

  • Contractor

    • Sep 2002 - Present
    • Southfield, Michigan

    Duet Operator for "Newsmakers" & various college sports

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  The Mitt.TV

  • Romeo, Michigan, United States

  • Senior Producer & Editor

    • May 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Romeo, Michigan, United States

    •Supervised contractors, managed schedule to effectively meet deadlines. Also, scheduled contractors for all video productions.•Lead weekly production meetings & daily production calls.•Responsible for scouting locations & contacting proper sources for interviews & shoots.•Oversaw all aspects of video production from pre- to post-production.•Created graphical look for The Mitt.TV.•Maintained social media accounts with original graphical & video content.•Established protocols & procedures for employees to follow.•Responsible for researching program & equipment needs.•Responsible for inventory as well as ordering needed equipment & stock.•Main editor averaging 4 projects a week.

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  Mi Community Media

  • Washington Township, Michigan

  • Senior Producer & Editor

    • May 2004 - May 2016
    • Washington Township, Michigan

    •Mentored & trained students from Romeo High School’s Video Class as well as the Video Production Club. •Oversaw all phases of video production for all programs from pre- to post-production. •Responsible for selecting & maintaining all studio related equipment, software & props.•Designed visually appealing & informative graphics for all programs.•Uploaded & maintained all web-based channels as well as social media pages with original generated content.•Produced multiple styles of programs as well as PSAs & live events.•Operated the Tricaster & audio board for various remote & studio productions•Maintained & organized multiple servers as well editing computers.

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  Romeo Film Office

  • Romeo, Michigan, United States

  • Production Assistant

    • 2011 - 2012
    • Romeo, Michigan, United States

    •Help studios find locations for filming.•Provide on-site support.•Made recommendations for local businesses that could provide services & support.

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  Palace Sports & Entertainment

  • Auburn Hills, Michigan

  • Contractor

    • 1996 - 2009
    • Auburn Hills, Michigan

    Jobs performed;•Camera Operator for Palace of Auburn Hills & DTE Energy Theater as well as Stage Manager, Audio Assistant (A2), Utility & Production Assistant.

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  TeleVideo Studios

  • Troy, Michigan

  • Assistant Editor & Duplication Technician

    • Aug 2002 - Jun 2004
    • Troy, Michigan

    •Developed & designed graphics to be used in productions & client projects.•Designed & maintained a PC-based organizational structure.•Played key roles in various levels of client interaction. •Successfully multi-tasked between three off-line edit suites.•Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated & functioned for on-brand & on-strategy programs.•Sent & Received ATEM Feeds from around the world.•Provided duplication services for client’s needs.•Scheduled programming needs for Daimler Chrysler internal programming for North America, Canada & Mexico.

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  Ladbrook DRC

  • Livonia, Michigan, United States

  • Videographer

    • Apr 1997 - Sep 2000
    • Livonia, Michigan, United States

    • Maintained camera equipment as well as studio equipment.• Ran various camera positions such including tight follow & the main circuit.

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  WTVG-TV

  • Toledo, Ohio, United States

  • Videographer & Master Control Operator

    • Mar 1996 - Oct 1996
    • Toledo, Ohio, United States

    • Maintained camera equipment.•Conducted live hits as well as ENG packages.•Edited segments for afternoon & evening news.•Set up lighting, audio & camera equipment for off-site shoots.•Monitored on air & network broadcast signals.•Recorded programs from satellite feeds for later use.•Set up and aired programs as well as program breaks per program log.•Ingested media from various sources for air or office use.•Monitored and controlled transmitter output.•Maintained transmitter logs and discrepancy logs.