Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Hobbies
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Awards
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Syllia Newstead

Syllia Newstead

Media Production Professional
Rockville,MD

Summary

Adaptable and dedicated media enthusiast with five years of experience. Well-versed in media production, videography, editing, and audio. Excellent at working with a team and remains calm and composed in all types of situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Stagehand

Live Nation Entertainment
Silver Spring, MD
11.2021 - Current
  • Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
  • Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
  • Assist audio & lighting crew.
  • Assist with stands, microphones, cables, fixtures, lambs, gels, etc.
  • Band Set changes.
  • Ensure that members of the Band(s) have the required items needed to perform the show(s).
  • Maintain House Backline, and supplies, curtains, drapes, risers, and other staging items.
  • Ensure stage trash is taken out; stage swept.

Customer Service Representative

Altitude Trampoline Park
Delmar, MD
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Checked in customers, informed them of our membership, booked parties, and restocked items.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Interacted with customers and provided them with any assistance.
  • Operated the cash drawer.
  • Confirmed payments, refunds, etc.
  • Resolved payment and order disputes.

On Air Personality

Adams Radio Group
Salisbury, MD
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Midday show from 10-3 pm. (Sunday - Saturday).
  • Productions for all 5 stations.
  • Worked on the dub list and put spots into the system. Input the daily morning show.
  • Attended remotes to promote an event and gave away free items to listeners. Took photos and spoke with customers and managers.
  • Covered on-air personalities for other stations.
  • Voice tracked and did the news.
  • Found local and national topics to say to target audiences.
  • Worked on the Community Calendar and did PSA's for events.
  • Worked with interns on production and on air.
  • Informed audience about events, general PSAs and music titles and artists through social media and on air.
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
  • Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment.

Freelance Production Assistant

PAC 14
Salisbury, MD
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Assisted PAC 14 with productions and technical events.
  • Set up and broke down audio, lighting, and video equipment.
  • Worked as a talent, audio engineer, camera operator, and.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, and staging areas.
  • Communicated with other crew members to coordinated production activities.

Program Manager

WXSU
Salisbury, MD
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • In charge of the logs and making sure that people showed up to radio shows.
  • Created music logs and added a macro chain at the end of them.
  • Added radio shows into the calendar and created the DJ applications for returning and new DJs.
  • Attended weekly meetings.
  • Taught new members how to use the software and audio board.
  • Worked with Simian and Natural Music.
  • Worked on the system called DAD (Digital Audio Delivery).
  • Pitched and built new programming strategies to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.

University Host

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands to avoid overbooking.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Greeted and seated guests.
  • Provided directions and general information to visitors regarding popular events and places of interest.
  • Coordinated and led group campus tours of up to 30 students and parents.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Answered phones.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Sent out mail.
  • Ran errands.

New Student Orientation Leader

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Orientation Leader for the new students at Salisbury University.
  • Interacted with students.
  • Answered any questions.
  • Got students accustomed to the University.
  • Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
  • Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
  • Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.

Production Crew Member

SUTV
Salisbury, MD
01.2017 - 12.2019

• Worked as a director, technical director, floor director, audio engineer, camera person, talent, and teleprompter.
• Did a weekly news broadcast, various different segments, and Salisbury Night Live.
• Gathered news footage, interviewed guests.

• Worked with editing software, Avid.
• Taught members how to use different types of equipment. • Attended meetings, worked on different assignments.
• Served as the secretary for a year.

Programming Intern

Adams Radio Group
Salisbury, MD
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Worked with Adobe and Simian.
  • Voice tracked and edited music into the software.
  • Worked with promotions.
  • Managed the social media pages.
  • Helped to set up an event.
  • Took call winners and also called winners.
  • Filed call winners.
  • Did the news.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Media Production Track

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
01.2017 - 12.2019

Skills

    Stage setup

Stage lighting

Sound systems

Talk show hosting

Breakdown expertise

Film crew support

Production Scheduling

Writing and editing

Show planning

Professional telephone demeanor

Stocking and replenishing

Print and Digital Media

Microphone setups

Switchboard operation

Adobe Audition

Teleprompter use

Organization and Time Management

Customer Service

Dependable and Responsible

Leadership

Multitasking Abilities

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Hobbies

Rollerskating

Other Links

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user103488115

Awards

Kendall-Ford Outstanding Scholar-Leader Award in Broadcasting, May 2019

The first recipient of the award due to academic excellence, contribution to the Communication Arts Department's student-run media entities and support from faculty and peers. Check of $500, certificate, and a commemorative plaque displayed in the Communication Arts Department Office.

Timeline

Stagehand

Live Nation Entertainment
11.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Altitude Trampoline Park
02.2020 - 08.2021

Freelance Production Assistant

PAC 14
01.2020 - 01.2020

On Air Personality

Adams Radio Group
04.2019 - 08.2021

Programming Intern

Adams Radio Group
02.2019 - 05.2019

Program Manager

WXSU
08.2018 - 12.2019

University Host

Salisbury University
09.2017 - 12.2019

New Student Orientation Leader

Salisbury University
08.2017 - 12.2019

Production Crew Member

SUTV
01.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Media Production Track

Salisbury University
01.2017 - 12.2019
Syllia NewsteadMedia Production Professional