WALTER LEE AMBROSE III

**** ****** ****. ***. ***** Savannah, Georgia 31407 703-***-**** acylen@r.postjobfree.com

MEDIA STRATEGIST

PROFILE

Dynamic and seasoned professional highly motivated to provide exceptional service and contribute to company success. With 7+ years working in fast paced television, I have developed a proven ability to rapidly adapt to new technology, innovate solutions and communicate complex terms in various degrees of media. A trusted team player loyal and dedicated to improving and enhancing the overall work environment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Exceptional Communicator

Pro-active Problem Solver

Digital Curator

Highly Organized

Tech Savvy

Video Editor/ Photographer/ Videographer

Social Media Strategy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WTOC-TV/CBS, Savannah, GA

Video Journalist/Video Editor /Microwave Truck Operator

2012 ? Present

? Collaborate with newsroom producers and reporters to plan and develop content strategies

? Train new hires on proper equipment usage and maintenance. At news events, gather information, shoot video, interview officials and effectively edit and present the events for air

? Edit raw footage from own video and/or national news organizations, making video and audio corrections as needed

? Set up creative live shots for live television and social media broadcast

? Utilize social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to deliver compelling photos and news stories to viewers

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Film and Television Dept Equipment Rental Staff 2011 ? 2012

? Reported to the facilities manager, checked out equipment, established client relationships and provided technical guidance on equipment use

? Oversaw the equipment checkout area, labs, and studios; ensured safe operation of equipment and labs

? Worked in a technology driven environment using communication skills to support one of the college?s most thriving academic programs

? Supervised students who were apart of the Federal Work Study Program

? Provided accurate, prompt and friendly customer service to all clients and vendors

Unified Industries Incorporated, Springfield, VA

Contracted Communications Specialist 2011 ? 2012

? Served as creative team coordinator that managed advertising campaigns for Unified Industries, a defense contractor in the Washington, D.C. area

? Spearheaded several new contracts, which bolstered company revenue by 15%

? Delivered major radio and television ad to Unified Industries under budget and on time

? Provided topnotch customer service and acted as primary liaison between the production and corporate teams

? Established and maintained a tight budget, oversaw the renting of equipment and coordinated the payments of film crew and actors

Digital Wave Productions, Fairfax, VA

Videographer 2004 ? 2006

? Shot and edited events sponsored by the Fairfax County Public School system, the largest school system in Virginia

? Provided photography and video for various projects supporting development, promotional and training for corporate clients

? Worked closely with clients and team members to create strong visual storytelling

? Shot and edited news packages to air on the Fairfax County Public School?s Television Network, Red Apple 21

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

WTOC/CBS Savannah, GA MARCH 2012 ? AUGUST 2012

Television Photographer Intern

? Shadowed photographers and reporters as they prepared for live broadcasts

? Assisted reporters and photographers i

SOFTWARE

Adobe Creative Cloud:

Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

InDesign

Lightroom

Illustrator

Avid Editing

Final Cut Pro X

World Now

Oasis / Bitcentral

Edius Grass Valley Editing Platforms

AP ENPS

Proficient at using MAC & PC Operating Systems

Microsoft Office Products:

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

TECHNICAL

ARRI Camera Systems

House Sound

Wireless Audio

Red Digital Cinema Cameras

Lighting Kits

Sony Professional Cameras

Panasonic Professional Cameras

Video Playback

Canon 7D

1D mark II

1D mark IV

Sony HD Studio Cameras

Microwave Truck Operation

LivU Backpacks n the field with editing stories

EDUCATION

2012

Savannah College of Art and Design

Concentration:

Video Editing and Videography

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Television

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