Project Associate
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern,
Having recently earned my PMP and Scrum Master certifications, I am now looking for an opportunity to begin a more project management focused career. I am currently a young professional who has been working on the technical side of the television industry for the last several years. As my past and present experiences indicate, I am an articulate, organized, technically savvy individual, having come to embrace and become adept at various forms of dynamic software and equipment thus far in my career. I believe my past experiences and qualifications display the required aptitude and diligence to master the responsibilities required to become an asset to your team. Please review my attached resume.
I would welcome any opportunity to speak with you further and expound upon my background, credentials, and aspirations for the future.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jeff Abrahams
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973-***-**** **********@***.***
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Art in Film, Video, and Interactive Media, completed May 2013 Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT GPA: 3.64
Additional coursework completed at NYU Tisch School of the Arts CERTIFICATES: Project Management Professional (PMP) 2773904 Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) Scrum.org
EMPLOYMENT:
CNN
Technical Operations January 2016 to Present (Staff)
• Acted as A2, Viz MultiPlay & robotic camera operator, and stage managed as needed for multiple broadcasts
• Filled in on Electronic Graphics (Viz) as needed and for Election Day 2016 and 2018 as well as daily productions
• Trained on Sony MVS-8000X switcher and responsible for technical directing pretaped shows and segments MLB Network
Viz Operator February 2015 to Present (Freelance)
• Assisted in generation and operation of show and text graphics for live and pre-produced segments
• Maintained and organized graphic libraries in Viz RT system Wall Street Journal Live
Graphics and Video Playback Operator July 2015 to December 2015 (Freelance)
• Operated number-recall graphics system during programming while proofreading and editing lower-thirds
• Simultaneous operation of non-linear tapeless video playback server during live broadcasts and taped segments
• Led project to organize and consolidate media libraries, creating a unified asset database for multiple departments MSNBC
Chyron Operator September 2013 to May 2015 (Freelance)
• Assisted in generation of show and text graphics for live television and during on-air breaking news
• Operated list-driven Chyron/Lyric system, handling full screens, animations, and lower thirds Fox News Channel
Teleprompter Operator July 2013 to October 2014 (Freelance)
• Operated teleprompter for live and taped segments for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network
• Utilized AutoScript’s WinPlus prompting software to prompt for various Fox News anchors Technical Operations Intern August 2012 to December 2012
• Observed the positions of A1, Viz, Teleprompter, Playback, Technical Manager, Director, and Technical Director in a live control room as well as shadowed A2, Stage Manager, and Camera operators in the studio
• Operated cameras and teleprompter during live broadcasts and trained on other equipment used at Fox News NBC Universal
Assistant Editor, Peacock Productions July 2013 to July 2015 (Freelance)
• Provided AVID editing support for NBC’s America’s Got Talent and other miscellaneous programming
• Performed radio cuts, stringouts, and other editing endeavors as part of the post-production process Assistant Editor May 2012 to August 2012 (Freelance)
• Digitized, dubbed, and output footage on multiple mediums for Dateline NBC, Rock Center, and others
• Routed and recorded feeds from outside sources for producers, assistant producers, and editors Dateline NBC and Rock Center with Brian Williams Intern January 2012 to May 2012
• Worked directly with producers to assist with their research and production as well as log & transcribe footage
• Assisted on field shoots for Dateline NBC as a production assistant Post-Production Intern May 2011 to August 2011
• Responsible for end-credit reports, captioning digital dailies, managing server assets, and sequencing new media
• Prepared for and set up editing sessions by locating assets, transcoding media, and organizing projects NY1 News
Technical Operations Intern May 2012 to August 2012
• Assisted with the mixing of audio, setup of studio sets, support for studio lighting and operation of teleprompter
• Operated robotic cameras during shows and segments and shadowed technical directors on a Sony MVS 8000G Quinnipiac University
Information Services Supervisor January 2011 to May 2013
• Responsible for delegating responsibilities for technical assistants and troubleshooting student computers
• Dell Parts Certified, adept in using Active Directory, and trained in the structure of Windows and OS X Technical Director/Director of The Morning Show September 2010 to May 2013
• Acting Technical Director for a weekly college morning news program, utilizing a Sony MVS 8000A Switcher
• Responsible for building rundowns with producers at weekly meetings and blocking all shots for shows SKILLS: • Proficient in Chyron/Lyric, Viz RT, XPression, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, AVID NewsCutter, AVID ISIS, AVID iNews, Microsoft Office, Camera and Sound Equipment
• Lynda/LinkedIn Learning coursework completed in: Microsoft Project, JIRA, Microsoft Excel, Google AdWords
• Extended training and experience with Sony MVS 8000A Switcher, Grassvalley and Omneon Media Servers
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