GREGORY SEARLES
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Punctual Production Assistant with expertise in managing extras, supporting the gaming industry and finding effective solutions to problems within production. I am a creative professional that remains calm and composed in all types of situations. Promotes positive attitude, great people skills and self-motivation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hotfix Showrunner
Games Done Quick
Arlington, VA
11.2020 - Current
- Runs and organizes the Hotfix show called Bargain Bin- where games need to be around or under $20.00 and be speedrun
- Manages and organizes the show in a program called Monday
- Coordinates with the Producer, runners, and commentators for the show.
- Interacts will all staff members
Interview Producer
Games Done Quick
Arlington, VA
03.2019 - Current
- Help produce content in between video game showcases.
- Directing, audio, setup/teardown of set.
- Help with skits in between video game showcases, be up to date with internet content.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Help educate and prosper growth in youthful undergraduates by educating them in various broadcasting tools, programs, and devices in radio production.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WJHL-TV
Johnson City, TN
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Observe pictures through monitors, and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition
- Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for
- Certification in Adobe Photoshop Honorary Emmy award winner (VA) television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
- Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing
- Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure, and lighting
- Set up and perform live shots for broadcast
- Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming
- Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track- mounted, or crane-mounted
- Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements
- Direct studio productions
- Train workers in use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
- Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
- Set up and perform live shots for broadcast.
- Assemble studio sets, select and arrange cameras, and film stock
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WDBJ-TV
Johnson City, TN
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
- Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing
- Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting
- Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements
- Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming
- Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track- mounted, or crane-mounted
- Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements
- Stay current with new technologies in the field by reading trade magazines
- Design graphics for studio productions
MANAGER
Radio Shack
Johnson City, TN
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection
- Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise
- Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles
- Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list
- Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales
- Perform inventory of entire store products once every season
- Perform bookkeeping every day at close, dropping off extra money at local bank for deposit
- Coordinate weekly employee schedule
Education
Master of Arts - Brand And Media Strategy
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Johnson City, TN12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2009
Skills
- Digital marketing
- Customer Service
- Community Management
- Video editing
- Photo editing
- Audio Editing
- Open Broadcaster Services
- Microsoft Office
- Streaming on Twitch
- Management
- Charity & Event organizer
- Speedrunning Marathon Organizer called Gold Rush with Rbg_Esports
Certification
- Certification of PremierePro by Adobe
- Certification in Photoshop by Adobe
Accomplishments
Honorary Emmy award winner in Virgina
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Hotfix Showrunner
Games Done Quick
11.2020 - Current
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
East Tennessee State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
Interview Producer
Games Done Quick
03.2019 - Current
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WJHL-TV
01.2016 - 10.2018
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WDBJ-TV
02.2014 - 01.2016
MANAGER
Radio Shack
07.2012 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Brand And Media Strategy
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
East Tennessee State University
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