Profile
Experience in live and syndicated television as Master Control Room
Operator at WBKB-TV. Also completed a bachelor's degree in Physiology in
only 3.5 years, with an extensive academic background in science and
working with technology. Exceptional verbal and written communication
skills, years of experience in private and franchise businesses as both
supervisor and assistant. Never been fired, good recommendations from all
employers. Strong people skills, dependable, professionally handles
challenging situations. Highly efficient and experienced in accomplishing
both independent and team-oriented objectives.
Experience
Master Control Room Operator, WBKB-TV, Alpena, MI - 2010-present
Control room staff during live local news, recording talk shows and
Knowledge Bowl, and operating playout and Ingest. Various duties include
operating cameras and teleprompter, directing news anchors on set, running
the audio, trimming shows, running local broadcasting of FOX and CBS, and
logging all shows and advertisements.
other jobs
Delivery Expert, Domino's Pizza, Okemos, MI - 2010
Responsibilities included taking and delivering orders, managing delivery
and front-counter customer transactions, and routine cleaning of the store.
Student Custodian, MSU Physical Plant, East Lansing, MI - 2009
As a student employee on the MSU Physical Plant's custodial staff at the
Engineering Building, working alone, was responsible for cleaning all
classrooms and hallways on the second floor. Washed chalkboards, desks, and
windows, swept and mopped, took out the recycling and trash, and replaced
supplies.
Crew Trainer, McDonald's Restaurant, Alpena, MI - 2006-2008
Although working only part-time while a college student, was promoted to
Crew Trainer. Responsibilities included training new employees, helping
customers at the cash registers and drive-through windows, cleaning the
lobby, bathrooms, parking lot and back area, and performing
inventory checks and restocks.
Manager, Smart Value Variety, Alpena, MI - 2005-2007
Also employed while a college student, was manager of the store under a
higher manager and its owner. Responsible for running the store in
unsupervised shifts; opened the store, cleaned, stocked and checked
inventory, ran and changed out the cash register, and closed the store at
night.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - Bachelor of Science Degree in
Physiology, 2009
Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI - Associate in Science Degree, 2007
Alpena High School, Alpena, MI - High school diploma, 2006
Skills
Technical experience with television production equipment including Hitachi
Digital Z-2010A cameras, Arrakis MARC-15 audio console, teleprompter and
Grass Valley VR machine.
Excellent writer, very articulate, quick learner, adept at following and
communicating precise protocol - trained employees and ran a small store
alone.
Tenacious and committed, seeking a career in film or television production,
completed a 4-year degree in 3.5 years while also working part-time jobs.
Proficient computer and clerical skills and quick typing speed, experience
with both Macintosh and PC.
Years of experience working well with others and independently, including
positions on Executive Committee of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and ACC Student
Senate.
Always maintain a professional attitude, focused, responsible, open-minded
and eager to learn.
134 Bear Point Road
Alpena, MI 49707
abhiff@r.postjobfree.com
Andrew Westrope