Assistant Engineer

EXPERIENCE: MacDella Cooper Foundation-New York, NY

Executive Director: January 2010-August 2010

. Managed day-to-day operations of the New York and Liberia

offices

. Oversaw construction of the MCF Academy, a school for

orphaned and abandoned children in post-war Liberia; managed

relationships with contractor, lawyers, and school

administrators

. Planned fundraising events, solicited sponsorships, and

managed more than 50 young professional volunteers

. Created media campaigns, edited press releases, monitored

social media outlets, and updated website

. Shot, edited, and produced video event recaps and the video

short "Building a Dream," which tells the founder's story of

being a teenage war refugee from Liberia who became a model

and philanthropist

www.luvandbumbum.com-New York, NY

Editor/Contributor: January 2010-Present

. Edit and create visual effects for the Bum Bum Jones cartoon;

write guests posts for the website

Roadside Entertainment-New York, NY

Media Manager/Assistant Editor: June 2007-November 2009

. Prepped all edits for offline and online workflow, working

with SD, HD, P2, and Mark 5D footage; compressed video for

DVD and tape lay off

. Made rough cuts and selects for various projects

. Provided tech support on MacPro computers, Avid Media

Composer, and other production equipment

. Managed 1,200+ tape library for the annual awards show The

ESPYS on ESPN for two years, as well as the Sports Emmy-

nominated Baseball's Golden Age on Fox Sports Network

etvMEDIA-New York, NY

Head of Production: June 2007-April 2008

. Managed video transition from Windows Media Player to Flash;

oversaw visual overhaul of all shows

. Recorded and edited nightly news show PM EXCHANGE and posted

on the website, www.forextv.com

. Created and recorded commercials, working directly with

clients to ensure their needs were met

. Trained Japanese broadcast team in production programs and

best practices during creation of Japanese sister website

Drake University-Drake TeleMedia Center-Des Moines, IA

DrakeLINE: January 2007-May 2007

. Shot packages and performed all production jobs including

director for live weekly news program

. Photographed behind-the-scene moments for the website,

www.DrakeLINE.com

The Amy Stephens Show: January 2007-March 2007

. Performed various production positions including director for

weekly women's basketball highlights show

. Guest hosted when talent was unavailable and edited

highlights

Saga Communications-Des Moines Radio Group-Des Moines, IA

Promotions Assistant: July 2006-May 2007

. Worked with Promotions Directors of six stations on setup and

execution of major promotions

. Led all major promotions on site as Chief Engineer; managed

all equipment and technical issues

. Delegated tasks and coordinated street promotions schedule

for interns

. Wrote proposals and promotion recaps; created databases of

contest winners

Drake Broadcasting System-Des Moines, IA

Drake Relays Crew: April 2007

. Directed and ran several camera positions for the largest

student-run television production in nation

Drake Relays Assistant Producer: August 2005-April 2006

. Collaborated with producers on content and trained

commentators on content and interviews

Drake Relays Color Commentator: April 2004 and April 2005

. Provided insight and statistics during the two-day live

telecast

SKILLS: Proficient in Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro,

Audacity, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

EDUCATION: Drake University-Des Moines, IA

August 2003-May 2007

. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

. Major: Radio/TV; Concentration: Theater Acting/Directing

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