Manager Assistant
Resume:
Vaughn Martin (Marty) Hamrick
Jacksonville, Florida
32205
**********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain full or part-time employment that does not involve shooting news but still
involving photography, cinematography and television.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching
New York Film Academy
Celebration, Florida (Seasonal Film Instructor)
June 2012 to Present
Instruction to high school and adult students in the basics of film and digital cinematography using Arriflex S 16mm film and Panasonic HVX HD digital cameras. Instruction in lighting and mise-en- scene basics, continuity and screen direction.
TV Photojournalism/Television
SunTV/News Toronto Ontario Canada (freelance Photojournalist) August 2011 to April 2012.
Videography and editing of broadcast news assignments and special projects, executing live remotes using ENG microwave and DSNG equipment for the following companies located in Jacksonville, Florida.
WJXT TV Post Newsweek July 2002-October 2009
WAWS TV Clear Channel January 2000-July 2002
WTLV TV Gannett April 1987-April 1991
WJKS TV Media General July 1982-October 1983
WUSN Charleston South Carolina(now WCBD) May 16 1960 to May 1965 (Parents weekly Live and taped television show called the Old Country Church, filming stopped in May 1965 and reruns ran until 1968, my sister and I also performed on the show as children).
Production Cinematography/ Department Management/Projectionist Technician/Assistant Movie Theatre Manager
Cinematography,editing,post production, lighting and camera direction on film and video productions for industrial, broadcast and corporate audio visual presentations . Also department management, duties included preparing department budget, ordering supplies and equipment and hiring freelance talent and crew for the following companies located in Jacksonville, Florida. Ran projectors for various movie theatres in Jacksonville including the Playtime Drive In Theatre (part-time) from 1985 until 2008 ending as assistant manager.
Sight and Sound A/V November 1998-January 2000
WTLV TV Gannett April 1991-May 1995
Excalibur Productions/ American Transworld Media October 1983-April 1987
Russell Film Laboratories September 1978-January 1980
Playtime Drive-In Theatre January 1985-May 31 2008
EDUCATION
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Completed all courses, graduating in June, 1978. Completed various internships with TV stations, production companies, corporate A/V presentation companies and cinema theatre projection
departments.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
Gannet Award WTLV– For best TV news series 1988
In House Award WJXT- Best Photography for daily news package 2009
Covered News includes Shuttle Launches, G8 Summit, President Obama’s election campaign speech in Jacksonville; I have met Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George Bush Sr., Buzz Aldrin, numerous television, movie and musical celebrities including such entertainers as Red Skelton. Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs played with my parents at a Bluegrass convention (I was too young to remember where, I was about 2).
REFERENCES (PERTAINING TO POSITION APPLIED FOR)
Mal Reddington (Assistant News Director) WJXT 904-***-****
Frank Powers (Assignment Manager) WJXT 904-***-****
Jim Piggott (Reporter) WJXT 904-***-****
Below are comments on my Linkedin Page
Sweeting Rob, news anchor reporter, wjxt-tv (colleague)
worked directly with you
“Marty has a certain quality that any company would want. He is a team player who is good at what he does. I would be comfortable recommending Marty to any empolyer because of his ability to work with others to get the job done, whatever that job entails. Ability is important but attitude is also important and Marty has the kind of attitude that is a win, win advantage for a company.” April 16, 2010
Clayton Vandiver, M.Ed., "Multi-Platform" Video Producer / Editor, WJXT (colleague)
worked directly with you
“Short of it: he knows his stuff, gets the job done well, and is so good and relaxed at what he does he actually keeps a smile handy at all times. In most television newsrooms - nothing short of amazing. The longer version: Marty has several excellent attributes that make him an outstanding candidate for any position in television news or video production. Technically he is second to none in his skill, his craft, and his innate eye for the work. Marty is a technician, both as a photojournalist and an editor, who knows the equipment and how to get the most out of it at all times - even when the equipment isn't cooperating. He is much more than merely knowledgeable; he is also intelligent. He knows what to do with his knowledge.Professionally Marty has the instinct to read between the lines and do what is needed to get the results for his team. If ever there were a "go to" photojournalist in a newsroom, Marty is the guy. I have been honored to both work alongside Marty in our market-leading news team at WJXT. I have also hired Marty on many occasions as a production cameraman and lead production assistant for corporate and industrial projects through my own company, Vandiver TeleVideo, Inc. His dedication to "soldier on and get the job done while maintaining a great disposition during long hours" was a rare treat you expect to find in the production crews I worked with in Los Angeles. To find that dedication in Jacksonville was a surprise. On every occasion to staff up for a multi-camera crew on-location, where the quality of production crew was critical to the success of the project, I turned to Marty first. I highly recommend his services and his dedication to anyone in the industry.” April 4, 2010
Jason Phillips, Chief Video Editor, WJXT (colleague)
worked with you
“I've had the pleasure of working with Marty at two stations over the course of ten years and am glad to offer an endorsement as a testament to his skills. Marty has demonstrated the ability to work in varying newsroom conditions while meeting deadlines and turning in quality work. The best part is he does it with a smile on his face. Marty will be an asset to any employer, especially in the news business. Jason Phillips” April 4, 2010
Hetal Gandhi, Morning Show Reporter, WJXT (colleague)
worked directly with you
“The best part about working with Marty is that he isn't afraid to try new things and put his creativity to work everyday. From shooting in the field to editing in the booth, I truly enjoyed seeing how he used his ideas to create some of the best examples of powerful storytelling.” April 26, 2010
Jason Ramsey, Client Services Director, WJXT-TV 4 (colleague)
worked with you
“I directed Marty in several commercial shoots, I always enjoyed working with Marty because of his professionalism, his positive attitude and skill as a videographer. I've worked with many shooters in my career and Marty is at the top of the list of photographers I would hire or work with again. He's a very efficient shooter which is always a plus. In short, Marty is a pro, he knows how to get good shots with speed, accuracy and no fuss.” April 5, 2010
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