TAWANA R. SMITH

202-***-**** ● aczrcn@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCED TELEVISION AND PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL Ambitious, motivated broadcasting and production professional with 20+ years of experience in stage and television production and support. Dynamic leader with an exceptional ability to support diverse groups and individuals, creating a positive, productive atmosphere. Demonstrated ability to work with assorted technical programs, cameras, and audio equipment, coordinating the events and activities necessary to successfully present various shows.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Camera Operating ● Live Programming ● Audio Boards ● Technical Directing Keying Lower Thirds ● Operating Character Generator ● Teleprompting ● Call Screening ● Grass Valley Switcher ● Sony 8000 Switcher ● Camera Chipping & Shading ● Waveform ● Vector Scope ● Bolex/Arriflex Cameras ● Nagra IV Tape Machine ● iMovie/Final Cut Pro Editing● Writing ● Talent Management ● Networking & Collaborations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, Washington, DC

Independent Contractor, 2007-Present

Technical Directing at VOA, HUD-TV, and IRS studios. Direct stage and production activities through the coordination of appropriate lighting, sound, set design and construction, and any necessary maintenance. Conduct field shooting by setting up cameras, audio boards/microphones, dressing cables, producing, and editing for television shows. Demonstrate high technical and collaborative skill levels, as well as exceptional work ethics, while working independently to support identified productions and performances.

Key Accomplishments:

• Broadcast Specialist at The House of Representatives Studio, including live television coverage of daily House floor proceedings, directing/technical directing committee hearings, teleprompter and floor directing. Training in audio video equipment and sound system set-up and take-down .

• Studio work at The Teaching Company, HHS, and Office of Cable Television

• Designated as technical director, camera operator and floor manager for Voice of America

• Selected as Stage Manager at The World Bank for Celebration of Culture shows

• Selected as technical director for H.U.D.

• Selected as camera operator for MSNBC 2009 Inauguration on the mall coverage. CNN, Washington, DC

Studio Technician, 2003-2007

Worked behind the scenes to ensure television broadcasts were smooth and successful, by securing professional picture composition, adjusting settings for flawless truckings, pans and zooms, using experience and creative artistic ability in anticipating Directors commands for studio productions; and performed studio set up and breakdown .

Key Accomplishments:

• Operated Robotic cameras, Jib, and studio camera, video shading and color correction of cameras TAWANA R. SMITH, Page 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

FOX NEWS CHANNEL, Washington, DC

Transmission Technician (Freelance), 2000-2006

Supported the successful broadcast of studio shows through the setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment used to transmit programs. Encouraged a productive work environment by assisting reporters and guests with IFB, prompters, and studio monitors. Key Accomplishments:

• Performed quality control using scopes to set up bars and tone to meet broadcast standards

• Completed routing feeds, recording feeds, and operated Robotic cameras MSNBC/CNBC, Washington, DC

Studio Technician/Sub Switcher (Freelance), 1999-2002 Performed necessary behind-the-scenes activities including building sets and assisting talent. Provided technical directing for local shots going out of Washington, DC to New York Key Accomplishment:

• Camera operator for Hardball with Chris Mathews, Tim Russert, and Rivera Live

• Sub-Switcher for Rivera Live

Previous positions include Studio Technician for America’s Voice, and Master Control Technician/ Director of Live Call in shows/Washington Journal, audio operator, and tape room operations and duplications for C-SPAN.

EDUCATION

• Master of Arts, Video and Film, The American University, Washington, DC

• Bachelor of Arts, Radio/TV/Film, Howard University, Washington, DC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Acting class, Woolly Mammoth Theater, Washington, DC

• Completed Jazz, Modern, and Ballet dance classes

• Completed Landmark Forum

• Beginners’ Power Point & Excel Training

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• Served in Parking Ministry, Media Ministry, and Outreach Ministry for local churches

• Volunteer, Everybody Wins reading program

• Volunteer, 300 + hours at Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC

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