CV

Experience

Freelance
Video Production Specialist, October 2021 - Present

• Setup, operate, and strike professional video, audio, lighting, and staging equipment for live events and studio recordings.

• Consult with clients regarding production specifications, and maintain overall quality control to ensure client satisfaction

• Manage and operate hardware video switchers for studio and remote broadcasting (NewTek, Barco, Blackmagic)

• Test and configure salvos on video routers for quick and convenient signal control. (AJA Kumo, Blackmagic)

• Experience with NDI workflows for network based video production. Including managing video shoots with several remote callers. (BirdDog, NDI App)

• Setup and operation of most professional studio and cinema cameras (Blackmagic, Canon, Lumix, RED, Sony, etc)

• Design and operate graphical assets for LED Walls. (Millumin, PowerPoint)

• Install and run DSAN PerfectCue systems for remote presentations.

• Projection rigging, converging, focusing, and installing of screens for live events (Christine, Epson)

• Operate speaker timers for in person and remote presenters (DSAN, Stagetimer.io)

• Setup and operate hardware video recorders. Including asset management, labeling, backups, and transfers. (AJA, Atomos, Blackmagic)

• Operate audio/video playback systems for live and recorded events (Mitti, Playback Pro, Pro Video Player, QLab)

• Calibrate Zoom/Focus controls for studio cameras. (Tilta Nucleus-M, VariZoom)

• Knowledge of chip charts, camera shading, and scopes (DSC Labs, SKAARHOJ RCP, Sony HXCU-FB80)

• Experience with Clear-Com and Unity Intercom Systems

• Create inventory documentation and manage checking in and out of equipment.

Freelance
Technical Director, October 2021 - Present

• Coordinate all technical operations during live and recorded productions

• Operate hardware and software video switchers for studio and remote broadcasting.
  (NewTek Tricaster, Blackmagic ATEM, Vmix, OBS Studio)

• Conduct redundancy testing on all network and production equipment. (NDI, IP, and local)

• Establish network bonded connections across Ethernet, WiFi, and 5G for reliable livestreams. (LiveU Solo, Teradeck, YoloBox)

• Experience working with hardware and software capture devices for screen capturing

• Handle livestream backend for millstream broadcasting (RTMP, Vimeo, Youtube, etc)

• Implement virtual audio routing for talk back and intercom communication

• Supervise wireless video transmission systems and monitor playback

• Monitor multi-view inputs for quality assured programming

• Direct talent and video staff concerning composition and presentation

• Screen remote talent, on-air guests, and virtual callers for live productions.

• Queue interstitials, stingers, and alpha channel overlays

• Assist with studio lighting

• Audio mixing and mastering with Audition and RX9

• Log and archive video backups

• Quickly and effectively troubleshoot problems with transmissions

• Coordinate scheduling for live and studio broadcasts

Treehouse
Senior Video Producer, March 2013 - October 2021

• Managed all phases of video production for +1000 pieces of online video content.
  (+100k user base)

• Produced and distributed compelling video content across all social media platforms.
  (+700k user base across Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn!) 

• Responsible for location scouting, scripting, talent management, and production of B2B marketing campaigns. (+250k increase in revenue per deal).

• Live-Switching AV festival events via NewTek Tricaster, RTMP, NDI, and OBS.
  (+10,000 registered attendees) 

• Schedule and produce syndicated audio podcasts with +1000 active listeners. Distributed across all streaming platforms. 

• Conduct and produce video interviews with distinguished guests for story driven documentary content.    

• Competitive fast-paced production turnaround for shoots that involve travel.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a diverse and internationally distributed team.  

• Set design and high-level lighting with DMX patch grid in controlled studio environment.  

• Created brand style guide for establishing best practices for producing video cross-company. 

• Established detailed documentation and instruction for using studio gear and lighting.

Services & Prices

 Rates below are subject to change based on project scope, and revisions.

• Technical Director / Video Engineer – $600/Full-Day (8hrs +)

• Technical Director / Video Engineer – $300/Half-Day (4hrs)

• Audio/Video Editing- $60/Hour