Television Production

Irma J. Brito

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Lakewood, CA 90715 612-***-****

Personal Statement

A professional broadcast and live event director and producer of a variety of programs. Have management skills

required for the successful production of programs.

Demo Reels: http://www.visualcv.com/IrmaJB

media Expertise

Operating Kayak DD Digital Production Switcher Grass Valley.

Editing on Final Cut Pro 6.

Radio & Skilled in use of Edirol (video playback), Character Generator Pixel Power (animation), Media

Television Shout, and operation of Sony XDCAMEX and XDCAMEX PMW EX3 cameras.

Production Host news and provide voiceovers.

Skilled producing and directing a variety of programs.

Expertise as on air talent, mixing music, editing, and producing stories.

Served in Television Ministry in 1998 to 2005.

Speak the Word

Camera operator including managing the jib for seven years.

Church

Operated 15ft Cammate System the Travel Series (www.cammate.com).

International

Two years of technical directing.

Production

Skilled in directing and producing.

Operated camera for a 3,000 person event.

SKM Assembled equipment for the production.

Productions Controlled eight channel audio mixer.

Sound tech for Sennehieser equipment.

Significant Professional Experience

Cottonwood Church Los Alamitos, CA 2006 2014

Media Production Manager / Production Assistant

Responsibilities

Directed and produced the broadcasts of a mega church with 10,000+ members, seating size the equivalent of

the Kodak theatre (3500), and live internet streaming for a minimum of 5 services weekly.

Accomplishments

Within 2 years, grew a bi lingual service from a single camera live feed program to a production using 3

teams and 4 directors using multiple cameras; program requirements and team continue steady growth.

Created and deliver in house training program to develop employees’ skills in the use of media equipment

production techniques and processes; minimized need to hire free lance professionals thus improving

efficiency and growing employee satisfaction.

Directing and Producing

Directed media events and weekly, globally distributed television broadcasts for Answers to Bayless Conley

program, special events, conferences and meetings, in house broadcasts, theater, and musicals.

Worked with external customers using the facility for non church functions directing their media events.

Collaborated with Senior Editor in writing and direction of commercials and other church productions.

Produce and frequently direct a bi lingual service media program including production of DVD recordings.

Management

Delivered quality results with effective management of a $75K+ budget for camera staff; save $25K annually

using an optimal combination of freelance and volunteer personnel.

Recruited, audition, and hire professional announcers and actors/actresses for commercials and various

productions. Successfully interact and direct high profile and Grammy Award winning talent.

Implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient control/production room workflow.

Coordinated all aspects of volunteer and free lance production teams for broadcast services including

recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.

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Administration

Managed and maintain video archives, including updated production logs, for all productions and Answers to

Bayless Conley broadcasts.

Maintained and managed media office products and supplies inventory.

Oversee management of equipment inventory and maintain accurate lending logs.

Production and Editing

Assisted with production shoots and field productions.

Served as backstage and floor manager for major events.

Operated cameras including managing the Jib.

Performed basic editing, cutting, pasting techniques.

Collaborated with audio translator to provide visual subtitles for bi lingual services in Spanish.

Lighting Director

• Programed lighting cue, effects, and sequences on the Grand MA Lighting Board.

• Designed stage lighting for Sunday night church services, special events, speaking engagements, shows,

singers, dancers, school events, and other performance activities.

• Schedules and supervised volunteer and freelancer operation of the Grand MA Lighting Board during events

and services. Trained volunteers to operate the lighting board.

KTST & KTSTFM.com, 89.5, Radio Station Anaheim, CA 2006

KMOJ, 89.9, Radio Station Minneapolis, MN 2003 - 2005

Program Production / On Air Talent

Produced the weekly Gospel Radio Show Vivacious Victory; created concept, wrote copy, & planned playlist.

Created programs focused on ministering music, inspirational life lessons, and encouraging words.

Broadcasted announcements, promoted events, mixed music, and communicated with public.

Served as announcer for commercials and events.

Coordinated events, served as master of ceremonies, and interviewed artists.

Operated station equipment including switchboard, computer, and compact disc player.

General Electric Consumer Finance St. Paul, MN 2004 2005

Loan Processor

Processes

Processed loans according to standard procedures, state regulations, and legal requirements.

Monitored compliance with all aspects of the funding process including proper documentation.

Customer Service

Communicated loan status, unresolved conditions, and programs in an accurate timely and professional

manner.

WVOE, 97.7, Radio Station Roseville, MN 1997 1998

Sales Representative

Generated leads, developed prospects, sold and negotiated contracts for on air sponsors and advertisers for the

Northwestern College student radio station.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Northwestern College 1998

Major: Communications &

Biblical Studies St. Paul, MN

Minor: Mathematics

Broadcast Journalism Leadership Institute 1998

Virginia Beach, VA

Associates in Art, Liberal Arts Community College of Rhode Island 1993

Warwick, RI

Languages Technology Skills

Audio and Video Editing Software: Saw32, Air Force,

Expert: English, Portuguese Final Cut 6 and 7, Reaper, Mpeg Stream Clip, Handbrake,

Proficient: Spanish (Reading/Writing) Inscribe, Visual Hub, Sound booth

MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

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