Michael A. Graham
********@*****.***
Boston MA 02119
OBJECTIVE: Seeking to obtain a position as Camera operator inside a highly rated television company where I can directly contribute to the presentation of news and entertainment, perfecting my skills and learning new abilities in order to reach the top of my profession.
EXPERIENCE
Studio Technician, Boston, MA
WHDH-TV/7 News NBC-July 2009-Present
Confer with directors and producers to determine and achieve the desired shots for robotic camera operations, video/shading and studio lighting during live news sessions as well as WHDH-TV Sports Xtra.
Responsible for operating robotic camera operations, video/shading, control studio lighting to ensure a quality program Assist creative services with studio lighting for Ernie Boch, Bob’s furniture and Bernie & Phyls Promotions
Camera operator for Family Feud casting call, WHDH health & fitness expo and any affiliated or sponsored event
Operate studio cameras on tripod dollies and lighting for live and live to tape in house programs such as Catholic mass, Urban update, and Asian Focus.
Production Assistant, Boston, MA
Justin Time Productions-June 2007-Present
Responsible for assisting with all in house and field productions
Convert mini DV tapes into DVD, edit using Final Cut Pro, set up and operate the Canon XL1, Canon GL2, and Sony HDR-AX2000 Camcorders
Stream videos with video hard drives system, Operate Character Generator, switch board
Photographer for such events as Stem Serious Speakers, Nike’s Invitational track meet, Step Shows and all competitions at northeastern university, wedding ceremonies and receptions,
Intern, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston Neighborhood Network January-2007-June 2008
Gained valuable experience inside professional broadcast television studio and received hands on training with
character generator, studio camera operations, audio board, technical directing, floor manager, operating and sound check of microphones, operating the studio audio board as well as burn and finalize disc
Assisted in building Props and Set’s for live and live to tape BNN programs
Intern, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston Neighborhood Network-September 2006- January 2007
Assisted in all aspects of productions for Roxbury Committee College Internal Broadcast
Confidently operated various production equipment: Character Generator, Studio and Field/studio Cameras, Audio Board and Video Recorder, Special effects Generator
Produce and direct TV programs such as Focus and In the Spotlight
Photographer/editor Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments at Roxbury Community College
EDUCATION
Roxbury Community College, Roxbury, MA
Associates degree in Broadcast Media Technology, 2010
Certificate in Broadcast Media Technology
Vice President of the Video/Audio club
SKILLS
Well-organized, reliable, responsible, hardworking with excellent problem solving skills
Extensive knowledge of studio engineering concepts and techniques, understand flow and composition of a live news broadcast
Comprehensive knowledge of setting up studio lighting, robotic camera operations, video/shading, studio maintenance
Training with boom Jib camera operations, Editing with Avid, Solid State logic C100 digital audio board and familiar with INEWS
Possess excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment