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Education

American University, Washington DC. B.A. Broadcast Journalism awarded May 2012

3.86 GPA, earned university’s Dean’s Scholarship, a merit-based award of $20,000 per year.

Skills

• Fluent in Final Cut Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, GarageBand, Microsoft Office, Apple iLife and social networking sites
• Basic knowledge of Python and Java programming languages, HTML code, website construction
• Robotic camera controls, audio mixing board, Grass Valley switchers, wireless microphones and IFB’s. Also familiar with hand signals, protocol of floor management

Relevant Experience

American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Washington, DC – May’12 – Present – Assistant Editor and Producer

• Edited and produced videos and graphics for web distribution. Worked with producers and other editors to launch and complete videos series.
• Cataloged and archived past videos and new footage using CatDV database management system.
• Led on-site filming at events, from recording interviews to producing short, daily dispatch videos.
• Organized and directed crews in the field and on Capitol Hill
• Built and modified graphics packages and digital signage projects

SiriusXM – Washington, DC – August ’12-Present – Board Operator

• Monitored broadcasts in studio for SiriusXM sports department, adding commercials and updating metadata.
• Edited broadcast highlights for use across Sirius channels when asked for by producers.

Maryland Public Television – Washington, DC – August ’11-March ’12 – Producer, Media Manager

• Wrote treatments for, researched topics for documentary to air during Chesapeake Bay Week in April.
• Produced footage shot at Baltimore Harbor for documentary.
• Ingested and organized footage from multiple location shoots and assisted in editing of final project.

WTOP Radio – Washington, DC – August ’11 – June ’12 – Production Intern, Washington Capitals Beat.

• Used game notes and statistics to come up with storylines during Washington Capitals home games.
• Interviewed players and coaches after the game in locker room, recorded audio using Tascam voice recorder and condenser microphone.
• Edited audio for best few quotes immediately after the game for used in that night’s newscasts.

Atlantic Video – Washington, DC – May ’10 – August ‘10 – General Intern

• Assisted technicians, directors and talent on two ESPN shows, Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption, recorded daily at AV. Ran lighting board and switched prompter sources as well.
• Helped attend to the needs of outside clients using AV’s television production facilities. Set up meal services and made photocopies as were required by the producers.
• Worked the front desk and answered phones when receptionist was off duty.

 Voice of America – Washington, DC – September ’09 – May ‘10 – TV & Technical Studio Operations Intern

• Assisted with recording and broadcast of programs produced by VOA and distributed to targeted audiences around the world
• Learned to operate robotic cameras, Grass Valley Kalypso switcher and audio mixing board
• Positioned cameras in studio; set up audio mixing board; replaced used earpieces on IFB’s
• Occasionally asked to step in as floor management

American TV  – Washington, DC – September ’10 – Present – Programming Director, Producer

• Scheduled programs for air, produced promos and evaluated new shows as Programming Director at American University’s student-run TV station.
• Served in rotating roles – including on-camera host, director, camera operator, log-and-capture manager – for weekly sports talk show.
• Edited vast majority of episodes using Final Cut Pro

Kwokman Productions – Washington, DC – November ’08 – Present – Utility/Runner

• Assisted with setup and breakdown of major ESPN broadcasts in the DC area. Includes two Monday Night Football games, as well as several major college football and basketball games.
• Coiled cable, set up and broke down studio equipment and cameras, loaded trucks and gathered craft services.

AU Examiner – Washington, DC – January ’10 – Present – Head Hockey Writer

• Blogged weekly on current hockey stories, focusing on the National Hockey League and the Winter Olympics. Also included features on the AU men’s club hockey team.
• Formatted blog through WordPress, using Search Engine Optimization and formatting plug-ins.