Broadcast Media & Related Fields
Jan. 2007 - Present WKOW-TV Madison, WI
  • Director / Technical Director
  • Responsible for calling, switching, operating still-store, and video playback for live newscasts.
  • Mastered the ability to direct a small production crew while simultaneously switching the newscast, rolling video, operating the still-store and changing graphics on the character generator.
Oct. 2004 - Dec. 2006 WREX-TV Rockford, IL
  • Director
  • Responsible for calling, switching, running cameras, operating still-store, and various other duties for live newscasts.
  • Edit / Produce topical promos and PSAs
Mar. 2002 - Sept. 2004 Milwaukee Brewers
  • Scoreboard Production Technician
  • Responsible for a variety of duties including operating hand-held and stationary cameras, instant replay equipment, and manual scoreboards during games.
Sept. 2002 - May 2004 “The Music Show”
  • Producer / Director / Editor
  • Weekly cable television program showcasing a different band either in studio or out at a live venue
Jan. 2002 - May 2004 Marquette University Instructional Media Center
  • Jan. 2002 - May 2004

    Student Engineer

    Responsible for overseeing night and weekend operation of the television studios and edit suites in Marquette University’s Johnston Hall and troubleshooting and fixing small issues that arose with normal use of equipment.

  • Jan. 2002 - May 2004

    Videographer / Production Assistant

    Responsible for videotaping lectures, making dubs and other support work for Marquette University’s in-house production staff.

  • Aug. 2003 - May 2004

    A/V Assistant

    Responsible for checking out and logging student and faculty use of audio/visual equipment and delivery and set-up of portable equipment.
Sept. 2000 - May 2004 Marquette University Television
  • Performed various duties for the station including, but not limited to, directing, floor crew, lighting design, and Master Control
  • Production Director

    2001-2002 school year.

    Supervised other students; trained them in essential production skills
Websites/IT
Jun. 2004 - Present Midwest Fastener Association
  • Webmaster
  • Created and maintain association’s website
Sept. 2000 - May 2004 Marquette University Television
  • Online Director
  • Responsible for maintaining the MUTV website and station’s Video-On-Demand service
Other Website Clients
  • 2001, 2004, 2007: Elyse Dumach Consulting
  • 2005, 2007: Adam Starodub
  • 2005: Gnomes In Chaps (Radio Show)
  • 2000: Marquette Radio
  • 1999: MUSE (Television Show)
Sept. 2000 - August 2003 Marquette University Information Technology Services
  • Help Desk
  • Responsible for answering user questions and providing telephone support to them.
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication, Marquette University, College of Communication.
  • Graduation date: May 2004
Skills
  • Ross Synergy 4 & RVS-630 switchers
  • Avid iNews
  • Avid NewsCutterXP
  • Apple Final Cut Pro HD
  • Chyron Lyric
  • Pinnacle Deko
  • Telemetrics Robotic Cameras
  • Adobe Photoshop 6+
  • MS Office
  • Open Office
  • HTML and CSS

References available upon request. Demo reel here.