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EXPERIENCE
Detroit Public Television- Independent Producer Jan. 2016- Present
• Represent the station as pro tem producer on location for Detroit Symphony Orchestra live webcasts.
• Maintain organization of production materials and updated rundowns to ensure accuracy throughout the show.
• Act as a liaison for crew on location and full time producers back at the station. Detroit Public Television – Production Intern Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2015
• Assisted the producer by creating production binders, acting as a liaison for guests/talent and helping with transporting equipment to maintain organization while on location for live music events and interviews.
• Researched, documented and contacted venues and persons of interest needed to plan an organized shoot.
• Acted as assistant director during live and pre-taped shows by keeping time, updating and distributing rundowns and filing completion reports to make sure productions ran smoothly. Ziebart International – Freelance Production Crew Mar. 2015 – Jun. 2015
• Assisted on shoots for four different online videos to internationally promote the company.
• Set up and operated lighting, lavaliere and boom microphones, and cameras to shoot a high quality video.
• Supervised shot list, costumes and script to maintain continuity throughout production. Doner Advertising – Production Intern Sept. 2014- Dec. 2014
• Searched for new and existing audio and video elements to help create videos for new business pitches for high profile clients such as Highmark Healthcare, Jafra and Menchies.
• Worked on internal video shoots by setting up and operating lighting equipment, microphones, and cameras.
• Assisted video editors by prepping and organizing raw footage to ensure projects made their strict deadlines. Ulta Beauty – Merchandise and Service Coordinator July 2014- April 2016
• Allocated crew to specific tasks based on strengths to make sure store is in proper order by deadline.
• Communicated daily and weekly goals to team to run successful shifts and meet sales goals.
• Provided product information to customers to ensure a pleasant experience for return business.
• Took inventory of shipments and back stock to ensure proper product rotation and an organized storefront VOLUNTEER WORK
Girls Rock Detroit – Showcase Editor Dec. 2015
• Edited a three camera band camp showcase into one 30-minute video to be shown and distributed to the volunteer staff, campers, and their families.
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI Dec. 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast & Cinematic Arts - G.P.A. 3.6 MHTV Central View – Producer, Co-Producer, Crew Nov. 2012- Apr. 2014 MAB college station of the year for 15 consecutive years
• Coordinated location, shooting dates, times, talent and crew to produce content for the show by deadlines.
• Arranged equipment rental and pickup for shoots on location ensure production ran smoothly.
• Set up and operated cameras, microphones, sliders, jibs, dollies, hard light kits, and soft light kits to maintain high quality production
SKILLS
• Adobe Premiere CC;
Photoshop: After Effects;
Audition
• Mac and PC literate
• Microsoft Office
• Script Writing
• SFX Makeup
REFERENCES – Available on request
Tess Hochstein