SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled in all aspects of television production including pre-production, field production and post production.

Held positions which required quick thinking and possess ability to make quick decisions.

Experienced in live television production as well as remote broadcasts.

Possesses ability to take projects from concept to completion on time and on budget.

Creative while at same time technically savvy.

Easy to get along with, personable, loyal and does not mind working long hours.

Take immense pride in work and attention to detail. Familiar with all types of video cameras and lenses and numerous SD and HD acquisition formats.

Heavy experience in non-linear edit equipment including AVID, FinalCutPro, Adobe Premier etc.

Team leader

Key Accomplishments

Produced over 130 hours of nationally televised programming for ESPN and ESPN2
In 1995 shot and edited “Sportsman’s Challenge” series, which became highest rated television series on ESPN’s Outdoor Block
Produced ESPN’s “Inshore Angler with Mike Dyess” outdoor television series for 4 years. Managed logistics and edited independently. Delivered programming well within time and budget restraints.
Led company’s transition from tape-based facility to non-linear, all digital production facility.
Produced over 200 2- minute vignettes for ESPN and ESPN2
Managed and oversaw numerous domestic and international shoots, including: Costa Rica, jungles of Venezuela, Pacific Ocean, Belize, Mexico, Norway, Canada, Caribbean, and Artic Circle.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Producer/Camera Operator/Audio Tech/PA 2004-Present

Clients include ABC News, NBC, MSNBC, AP, GMA, A&E, DOD, PBS, Harpo Productions and various tabloid series as well as local businesses.

SCI Productions 1993-2004

Executive Producer/ Camera Operator/ Online Editor

Hired as Online Editor to finish and polish several episodic shows for TNN Outdoors and was rapidly promoted to role of Photographer/Editor for ESPN’s “Sportsman’s Challenge”. Began producing
Produced hugely popular “Bass Professor” segments and many 2-minute vignettes for ESPN.
Selected in 1998 as Executive Producer of “Inshore Angler with Mike Dyess,” a multiple air, weekly series on ESPN2 focused entirely on saltwater fishing.
Oversaw all phases of production, including: team building, planning shoots, logistics, field production, post production and delivery.
Interacted with sponsors to ensure contractual obligations, and with ESPN to maintain high production values and standards.
Produced “The Urban Angler” series for ESPN2, which was high concept 2-minute vignettes featuring fishing in large metropolitan areas. Utilized “Average Joe” to highlight their city and local fishing opportunities.

Rare Footage Productions 1985-1992

Owner/Operator

At age 21 founded small production facility, which initially videotaped weddings and soon grew to produce local commercials, industrial training tapes and live television programming .
Conceived, produced and hosted live call-in show in Pensacola, Fl. Which became top rated local show.
Gained contract with Alfalfa Video chain to produce in-store promotional tapes and corporate training videos.
Produced and directed several local cable shows.
Ceased operations in 1992 when recruited by SCI Production.