Manager Training

Paul Czachowski

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly successful and motivated broadcast professional with a proven track

record in the design and development of diverse and award winning video

programming. Skilled at building and leading collaborative, cross-

organizational teams to address specific media relations' issues and public

communications needs. Result-oriented approach ensures delivery of

projects on time, within budget and with award-winning quality.

. Innate ability to easily grasp video systems and

programs, which allows me to work in any technical environment with

predictable results.

. Passion for video production promotes a deep sense of

ownership and accountability.

. Core belief in servicing my clients, coupled with a

respect for process, ensures project plans are formulated and

communicated, and progress is understood.

. Excellent still photographer

Georgia Department of Corrections - Statewide

1995 - 2008

Management Specialist/Public Affairs Manager

2005 - 2008

Owned the management and nurturing of relationships with all local and

national media outlets. Responsibilities included serving as lead

spokesperson in all mediums, preparing and distributing press releases,

identifying and performing all public relations requirements, and taking,

developing and delivering all still photography in support of reports and

records.

. Served diverse internal client base, including the

areas of medical services, facilities, planning and training, with

diverse media and public relations needs. Guided each division head

in the formulation of media strategies as related to division

reputation as well as specific issues-based needs.

. Structured and strengthened the organization's media

relations strategy.

. Demonstrated ability to create positive press from

problematic issues. For example, upon notification of potential

negative press for excessive water usage, formulated and implemented

a timely solution within the Department of Corrections which gained

local recognition for conservation.

Production Services Manager

1995 - 2005

Responsible for the design, content and production of quality video

programs supporting the organization's public communication needs as well

as internal training and information requirements.

. Recognized with award from the American Correctional

Association for best public relations program, which encompassed the

production of documentary of the Georgia Department of Corrections'

juvenile offenders. Film was show to all Georgia fourth graders.

. Owned all aspects associated with the development of 4-

6 professional documentaries each year.

WXIA-TV - Atlanta,

GA

1985 - 1995

Video Production and Camera

Responsible for all aspects of producing video segments including

collaborating with all news reporters to capture and effectively

communicate daily news segments, results of sporting events, details of

police and community investigations.

. Developed and produced video segments which were aired

during primetime broadcasts earning a record twelve Emmy nominations

over a ten year period. Awarded one Emmy for Best Children's

Program.

. Selected as one of only three cameramen to cover the

1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

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U.S.

NAVY

1977 - 1985

Quickly rose to Petty Officer, First Class, training exclusively in video

and camera.

. Awarded Military Cameraman of the Year in 1982 by the

University of Oklahoma School of Journalism; Award represents

cameraman excellence across all branches of the military

. Awarded Naval Commendation Medal, the highest medal

awarded in non-war times, for the production of monthly 30-minute

news program distributed to all naval bases and deployed ship,

worldwide.

EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

University of Southern California, 1981-1982

. Two years of classes at the School of Cinema-

Photography

University of Oklahoma, 1983

. 40-hour ENG course

Knowledge of, or familiarity, with:

. All ENG cameras

. Primary non-linear Media 100 (similar to Final Cut

Pro)

REFERENCES AND VIDEO TAPE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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