CAMERA OPERATOR
SUMMARY
With six years of experience working in television, I have been involved in a wide variety of shooting situations, from talking-head shows, to fast-paced sporting events, to stylish music programs; I am adaptable, have a strong sense of image-design, and thrive in a team-based production environment.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
POSITION PROJECT COMPANY YEAR
Camera Operator "State and Water" (season 1) WTVP 2016
Camera Operator "WTVP's The Screening Room" WTVP 2013-2016
(segment, directors interviews,
season 1-3)
Camera Operator "An Evening with Ray LaHood WTVP 2015
and Judy Woodruff" (special)
Camera Operator "At Issue" (season 23-28) WTVP 2010-2015
Camera Operator (pool) Illinois Governor's Annual WTVP 2011-2015
State of the State Address
Camera Operator (pool) Illinois Governor's Annual WTVP 2011-2015
State of the Budget Address
Camera Operator "Interesting People" (season 6-13) WTVP 2010-2014
Camera Operator Bradley Braves Basketball WTVP 2011-2013
EXPERIENCE
2010-16 Production Crew
WTVP (PBS Member-Station) -- Peoria, IL, USA
As part of my job at WTVP, I have been involved in hundreds of shoots as a camera operator, both in-studio and on location, and have extensive experience shooting live and live-to tape in a multi-cam environment. I have been involved in local programs and programs broadcast state-wide, as well as our annual live Auction telethon and quarterly Pledge Drives.
EDUCATION
2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film/Video, emphasis in Directing (summa cum laude)
Columbia College, Chicago -- Chicago, IL, USA
Course of study covered theory as well as technique, and involved a variety of practical exercises, including producing completed short films under a strict deadline. The degree involved classes in Screenwriting, Production, and Directing.
2007 Associates in Arts: Mass Communications & Theatre (highest honors)
Illinois Central College -- Peoria, IL, USA
Coursework for Mass Comm involved an overview of television history and science, as well as practical exercises in producing a variety of television formats; Theatre coursework involved classes in script analysis, acting, directing, and design, as well as a practicum. In final year, gained a scholarship for stage managing.