59 Plaza Ave.
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 426-4131
Education:
New School of Radio and Television; Albany, NY. 2000-2001
Extensive shooting, writing and editing. Wrote and produced several television commercials. Incorporated proper lighting, audio and camera techniques to create effective projects. Gained experience operating a Grass Valley Switcher, Mackie Audio board. Edited using the Avid Non-linear Editing Suite.
Ulster County Community College, Stone Ridge, NY. Spring 1998-2000
Communications and Media Arts Major. Wrote and produced several news packages that aired on the local cable access channel. Assisted with studio camera operations and floor direction. Learned basic switcher operations as well as studio and field lighting characteristics.
Employment History:
WTEN-ABC 10 Albany, NY. 6/03/02 to present.
Show editor. Sports photographer. Responsible for National and Local story archival.
WHBF- TV; CBS News affiliate, Rock Island, IL. 7/20/01 to 5/30/02
News photographer, editor & truck operator. Captured spot news of dog being saved by firefighters on the nearly frozen Mississippi River. The Footage was used all over the country through the National News Service.
The Ellenbogen Group, Inc. Video production house, Kingston, NY. 11/00 to 7/01
Production assistant and intern. Assisted with program production and concept ideas for The Resort Network. RSN.
WRNN- TV Channel 62, Kingston, NY. 1/00 to 7/01
Production assistant and intern. Assisted with studio cameras, floor direction and TelePrompter. Nightly Setup of the Sports Ticker, Weather computer and Big Story Chat Room.
Battledore Ltd, Kingston, NY. May 01
Freelance Digital photography work. (845) 339-6944 Dennis David
Technical Experience:
-Beta SP and BetaSX digital cameras. Linear and non Linear editing.
-Transmitting and receiving of national and local satellite / microwave feeds.
-Familiar with pc and mac based software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Corel Draw,
Pinnacle Studio DV, Windows 98/00
Proficiencies:
-Organized, efficient and dependable. Punctual. Superior attendance, attitude and work ethic.
-Outgoing, friendly and sociable with the general public.
-Work well under pressure
-Willing to work overtime.
Hobbies/Interests
web design, entertainment, event organization, creative media, cars, skiing, fishing.
Founder of www.redrocketclub.com and www.bummercars.com -a local/national car club.
References available upon request