SHERRY DENISE DUNLAP
Baltimore, Maryland 21207
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www.linkedin.com/in/sherrydunlap
SUMMARY
Experienced Operations Assistant skills –
Implemented instructions and commercial information needed for air.
Prioritized extra attention to specific client instructions, while processing their commercials and interacted with other departments to complete them.
Assisted with accounts payable by processing and reviewing invoices.
Attention to detail with data entry and filing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WJZ-TV, Baltimore, Maryland 1989-2017
A local television affiliate of the CBS Corporation
Operations Assistant
Inserted instructions while processing commercials to air. Timed programs for
air on broadcast logs. Manipulated spots on logs in various shows. Provided client
and viewer support.
Succeeded to end day of air and finalized log changes, which cut down on errors, saving money.
Found and corrected paid programs that were not scheduled to air, preventing financial losses.
Created and maintained a system on how to make sure spots were completely deleted from two inventory systems, avoiding duplication and or airing incorrect spots.
Originated mapping out spots for instructions for clients with different needs, ensuring spots were aired correctly.
Received letters of commendation as a department from General Manager of station for saving spots and therefore, money, during numerous special events.
Traveled to train Operations Assistants on new companywide operational system, improving proficiency.
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EDUCATION
Certificate, FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL WRITING COURSE
University of Maryland Baltimore County
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
(Emphasis in Television and Radio News and Sports) Coursework
Community College of Baltimore, Maryland
Diploma, Radio and Television Sports
(Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit)
The Broadcasting Institute of Maryland, Baltimore
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Set up, operated and maintained media hardware such as cameras, lights, audio and video equipment and a radio control board.
Edited wire copies for news production and radio announcing.
Beginner Intermediate
Adobe Windows
Microsoft Office