Fredrick D. Giles
Atlanta, GA 30310
********.*****@******.***
Objective: Continue to be a hard worker, one who leads by example and handles tasks in the most professional manner.
Education: University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Degree: Communication- TV Broadcasting / Journalism
Minor: Speech Communication
Work Experience
January 2009- Present: Crawford Communications
Experience: Master Control Oporator, responsible for monitoring all technical broadcast activity for Fox Sports Networks in Pittsburge, Utah, Denver and Seattle Regions. Also work with the NFL Network when it was necessary. Technical aspects consist of controling the audio and Video for final products by using Harris and Sundance operating Systems. That includs inserting commercials, recording and playing back programming, maintaining logs and monitoring for quality. Monitor on-air signal for quality standards. Maintain the program log and assist traffic department with changes. Insert commercials and give commercial cues to studio or site during live events. Record or store programs and program segments for playback. Identify and assist with troubleshooting equipment problems. Identify problems and take prompt corrective actions
May 2008- Present: Turner Studios in Atlanta, GA:
Experience: Studio Operations intern helping with set construction, lighting, studio maintenance, setting up and break down equipment. Job shadowing Directors, Technical Directors, Audio and Lighting staff at Turner Studios. Assist and coordinate with remote shoots such as PGATOUR.COM, JJ on ATLANTA, ING Commercials and the Gospel Music Channel. In house productions consist of NASCAR.COM, Fried Dynamite, Robert Osborn, Sprint Sports, Movie and A Makeover, Dinner and A Movie, Continental Airlines.
August 2007-Present: 100ENT-Tech Specialist
Experience: Photography, Audio Mixing for musical content, videographer, Website Design.
January 2008- May 2008 : WTVC-News Channel 9- Director/Technical Training
Experience: Audio, Ross Synergy Automation System, Graphics, Coding
September 2005- May 2008: Moc’s News- Director/ Technical Director
Experience: Directing/ Technical Directing Producer/Editor, Final Cut Pro, I Photo, Audio, Photoshop and Camera Operation
August 2008-October 2008: Comcast “Friday Night Football” Field Production Crew
Experience: Time-Out Coordinator, Grip, set up and break down of equipment that was necessary for the football games.
May 2007-August 2007: Intern-Scripps Networks Headquarters
Experience: Worked in the Studio & Field Operations Department Field and post production work for companies such as: Hilton Hotels, Home Depot, Lowes, Ace hardware and Brothers sewing machines. Knowledge of technical directing, Audio, Cad software and set construction.
September 2005-April 2007: Production Assistant-WTVC News Channel 9
Experience: studio camera operations, teleprompter, sorting scripts, studio maintenance
September 2004-January 2005: Intern- ESPN Radio 1080 Orlando, FL
Experience: Create promos and edit interview clips to be broadcast during certain show segments
May 2003-August 2005: Citadel Broadcasting: Wild 98.7- Weekend DJ
Experience: Audio board operations, remote productions and editing promos
August 2000-May 2003: Videographer/Tape Editor- Alcoa City Schools,
Experience: Director of Production for all sporting events, while creating highlight tapes for college-bound athletes.