WORK EXPERIENCE


OWNER - BIGKAT MEDIA AUGUST 2016-PRESENT

  • Owner and operator of a production service specializing in web, social and broadcast video editing

  • An all-in-one service that includes (but not limited to): video & sound editing in addition to colour correction and graphical enhancements

  • Provides professional editing service to businesses

  • Excels by using clear organization and understanding to help deliver projects by the assigned deadline and within budgetary constraints

  • Developed multiple marketing reels and promotional videos for clients for advertising campaigns and as self-marketing tools

POST PRODUCTION VIDEO EDITOR - ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. AUGUST 2013-PRESENT

  • An award winning creative and proficient video editor using Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Avid Media Composer

  • Proficient in all three aspects; video, audio and colour correction

  • Knowledgeable in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop & Red Giant Software

  • Develop and deliver on-air network brand and episodic promos/commercials

  • Specialized in dynamic marketing videos for campaigns and presentations aimed to both internal and external clients

  • Worked in tandem with: creative directors, producers, motion designers, and sound mixers to provide a cohesive workflow and a captivating product

  • Specialized in building successful brand campaigns with multifaceted social media success and growth

  • Other responsibilities include: workspace media management, archiving, project management and technical troubleshooting and problem solving

  • Accolades: 6x NY Festival award winner, 5x Telly award winner, Promax Gold winner, Rogers Creative Choice award winner

PROMO PRODUCER - THESCORE TELEVISION NETWORK MARCH 2013-JUNE 2013

  • Lead, develop and deliver on-air promotions, sponsorships and brand/sales campaigns

  • Involved in external partnership programs with external client(s)

  • Write content for all mediums including television, print and web media

  • Write, produce and edit on-air promotional content for branding and channel purposes

  • Create on-air promotion briefs

  • Liaise with sales and marketing departments to create brand/sales campaigns

  • Advise, motivate and support junior producers with promotional and feature elements

  • Create integrated material for both web and broadcast incorporating both internal and external clients

EDITOR - THESCORE TELEVISION NETWORK SEPTEMBER 2011-MARCH 2013

  • Responsible for editing long form show elements

  • Developed fast-paced and entertaining sports features, news reports and montages

  • Recorded and edited for live and pre-taped programming

  • Generated updates for live programming

  • Assisted in the development of pre-taped shows, full blocks of content

  • Other responsibilities included: organization and archival process in Grass Valley edit system

JUNIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST - THESCORE TELEVISION NETWORK JULY 2012-NOVEMBER 2012

  • Designed publications, advertising and packaging for print, television, web, and digital media

  • Designed various digital elements and television graphics for shows, intros, and breaks

  • Worked with both chyron and edit department to deliver new graphical elements and other materials for live and pre-taped shows

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EDUCATION


RADIO & TELEVISION SPORTS BROADCASTING - COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDIA SEPTEMBER 2010-MAY 2012

  • Received Ontario Colleges Degree in Sports Broadcasting, Reporting and New Media from Canada’s best in career relevant education for radio and television sports broadcasting providing the path for graduates to thrive in the local, regional, national, international marketplace

  • Received intense hands-on training focused on today’s trends of the working media while always exploring opportunities of the future

  • Instructors provided unmatched professional development specifically chosen for their respective field of expertise to reinforce the practical, technical and theoretical teachings

  • Radio Editing: Exhibited proper writing structure and demonstrated single and multi-track editing

  • Radio Hosting: Performed on as On-Air talent reading updates, voicers, and hosts for radio shows

  • Television Writing: Demonstrated proper writing techniques for television broadcasting in shows, updates, and segments 

  • Television Reporting: Performed as On-Air talent during sports news broadcasts and demonstrated intermediate interviewing and reporting skills

  • Video Editing: Learned video editing techniques using Avid Media Composer

  • Camera and Lighting: Learning basic camera and lighting work involving industry standard equipment

  • Writing for New Media: Expressed practice in proper blogging, game reports and previews

MEDIA FUNDAMENTALS - SHERIDAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY   SEPTEMBER 2009-MAY 2010

  • Received Certificate for graduating in Media Fundamentals

  • Demonstrated the fundamentals and basics in the Film and Television industry in a wide range of outlets

  • Became experienced with television techniques, history, and styles. Learned basics design principles and how to apply them towards a piece of media

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