Multimedia Producer/AV Technician

EDWARD S. OCHANG

**** ******** **** ********, ** 21075

Cell: 678-***-**** – *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

• Seasoned Multimedia Specialist with 18 years’ experience producing and editing video media for

television and the web, including fifteen years in production management. Experience in most aspects of

Television and Video Production: planning, equipment set-up, writing, producing, lighting, in-studio and on-

location shoots. Self-starter, deadline-driven, analytical and critical thinker.

• A creative support professional with a record of increased responsibility. Proficient in prioritizing and

completing tasks in a timely manner, yet flexible to multitask when necessary. Customer focused with diverse

industry experience including Television and Video Production, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), publishing,

non-profit and retail. Enjoys learning new programs and processes. A team player who is attentive to detail

and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills

Computer Skills Video & TV Production Skills

• • Ability to work in and not limited to, Final

Highly proficient in Windows 8.1, Windows 7,

Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro & After Effects

Windows XP, and Mac OSX computer operating

video editing software to produce professional

systems.

videos for television and the web

• Working experience Microsoft Office

• Experience with various video formats

Applications suite, Chrome, Firefox, Internet

(.dv, .avi, .f4v, .h264, HD, .mov, .hdv, .mpeg,

Explorer, Outlook Express, Adobe Photoshop,

etc)

Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw Pro, and Quark

• Practical knowledge of designing graphics and

Xpress

collaborating with graphic designers

• Understanding in maintaining computer system,

• Strong Editorial decision making skills

perform preventive maintenance, install software

• High proficiency in video and television

and perform upgrades, catalog computer files,

production from concept development,

resolve database problems and perform backup

scripting, budgeting, coordinating in-studio

and recovery functions

and on-location shoots

• Ability to provide remote and on-location

• Understanding of multimedia digital

support to desktop and laptop users

workflow

Work History

Producer (Part time/Consultant)

01/2013 to Current

Multimedia Presenters Group – Elkridge, MD

• Create shoot lists, book talent and locations and prepare location and set for shooting

• Produce entertainment and lifestyle news reports and commercials

• Research, develop and pitch stories that reflect the unique sensibilities of the Kairos Broadcasting

Network (KBN) Television

• Manage casting and select shot locations

• Incorporate advertisers and products into shows in innovative ways

• Supervise post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction

• Operate Canon full HD 1080p cameras during shooting

• Coordinate with talent relations department to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts

• Air popular weekly High School Sports highlight and Real Estate shows that reach more than

250,000 viewers

• Handle all field audio mixing for new productions

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Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Systems Administrator/Associate

03/2013 to 05/2013

Producer

Multimedia Digital Broadcasting Corporation – Atlanta, GA

• Installed software, modified and repaired hardware and resolved technical issues

• Provided base level IT support to non-technical personnel within the business

• Configured and managed network accounts and profiles

• Resolved customer issues in a clear, courteous and straightforward manner with demonstrated

professionalism and courtesy at all times

• Identified and solved technical issues with a variety of diagnostic tools

• Followed up with clients to ensure optimal customer satisfaction

• Activated accounts for clients interested in new services

• Remained up-to-date on the latest technologies and solutions applicable to company products

Multimedia Production Manager

01/2010 to 02/2013

Signature Broadcasting Network (SBN) Television – McDonough, GA

• Le d production team

• Consulted with clients during concept development, pre-production and post- production

• Set up, operated, trouble shot and maintained audio-visual equipment

• Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared the location and set for shooting

• Incorporated advertisers and products into shows in innovative ways

• Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction

• Coordinated with the talent relations dept to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts

• Edited an average of 5 spots each week and six 30-minute programs using Final Cut Pro

• Boosted "The In-Zone" ratings by 90% through a targeted social media marketing campaign

• Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls

• Boosted "Good Day South Side" ratings by 85% through a targeted social media marketing campaign

• Coordinated with and supervised vendor studios

• Managed file based media content allowing different formats and access levels within the station's

network

• Identified several multitasking methods to allow efficiency and time management

Producer (Chief Operating Officer)

01/2000 to 03/2009

Space Vision Productions – East Africa

• Developed and diseminated video on commercial intergrated farming Initiative to more than 9,000 women in

South Sudan, increasing their daily income from $0.49, up from $0.13

• Supervised 15 staff, including offering feedback and enforcing deadlines

• Overall responsibility for undertaking video for development consultancies in video and television

production (research & concept development, scripting, video filming and editing)

• Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers, partners and

clients as necessary

• Developed media kits

• Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing five times target number of

qualified leads

• Increased credibility and client awareness by developing technical/non-technical marketing collateral

and presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters

• Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests

• Organized travel schedules, routes, and tickets for the production team, as well as internal and

external meetings

Volunteer (Communications Specialist)

01/2000 to 02/2007

Salem Orphanage Ministries – Kisumu, Kenya

• Conducted sensitization workshops for participants, and adaptation of communication materials at

community levels

• Calibrated and monitored devices following installation

• Programmed and troubleshot devices following installation

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• Recommended system-level hardware and software installations

• Located and retrieved client records and monitored customer compliance

• Repaired malfunctioning system components

• Installed cable support systems and prepared workstation outlets

• Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone

• Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientele

Volunteer (Communication Specialist)

01/2001 to 03/2008

City Talk Inc. – Entebbe, Uganda

• Coordinated media activities

DV Camera Operator/Video Editor

01/1996 to 02/2001

Multimedia Presentation Group – Kisumu, Kenya

• Responsibilities included camera operations and video editing for documentaries and feature videos

• Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first level troubleshooting of processes to help

desk staff

• Organized and created shooting schedules for production team, supervising the progress of

projects from production to post production

• Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors

• Developed work-flow charts and diagrams to ensure production team compliance with client

deadlines

Education

Current Walden University – Minneapolis, MN

Working towards Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Health Communications

• Coursework in various forms of communication through instruction in health, communications, education,

public

relations, and instructional design Health Communications integrating communication theory, techniques,

technologies, and channels, as well as how to design

Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology – Kisumu, Kenya

1997

Certificate in Business Administration (I &II)

• Coursework in Business Administration, Communications and Accounting

• Coursework in Organizational Theory and Behavior, Quantitative Analysis and Labor Relations

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) – United Kingdom

1996

Audio Visual Production Modules

• Coursework in Communications and Media studies (Film/Video Production), Media Arts, Film and

Television

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