John Tapia
Post Production System Engineer
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Conscientious broadcast team member offering top-notch technical knowledge and expertise in coordinating video transmissions. Highly organized and agile in handling day-to-day operations, emergencies and special transmissions to smoothly maintain optimal signal quality and strength. Offering 7 years of hands-on experience combined with significant Visual Effects knowledge.
Overview
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Language
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Production Engineer
Swingset Productions
Huntington Beach, CA
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained video infrastructure, providing administrative duties to help Video Editors exploit video assets.
- Worked with Audio Engineers to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
- Coordinated all installations, calibrations and maintenance for broadcast equipment used by Edit Bay stations.
- Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast and brightness.
- Monitored strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
- Offered excellent customer service by actively listening to customers' needs and empathically discussing solutions.
- Resolved service and technical problems for customers by asking clear and specific questions.
- Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
- Trained customer employees and managers on machine use and maintenance.
Post Production Engineer
Scanline VFX
Culver City, CA
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Monitored rack-mount hardware metrics such as temperature, power draw and more to immediately detect faults and failures.
- Oversaw file system, storage and other digital asset upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance, costs and downtime issues.
- Served as subject matter expert on proposed technology purchases, helping to raise ROI through prudent acquisitions.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
System Support Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Brea, CA
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Efficiently resolved myriad of technical issues concerning software installation and network connectivity.
- Tracked problematic system errors by implementing various user support tracking metrics.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of existing network systems.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Worked effectively in both independent and team environments to exceed IT goals.
- Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting.
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
Post Production Engineer
MPC
Culver City, CA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Efficiently resolved myriad of technical issues concerning software installation and network connectivity.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Configured security settings and granted system access to groups and individuals.
Event Operations
RCS
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
Audio Visual Technician
Five Star
Laguna Beach, CA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Read and evaluated diagrams to determine specifications.
- Pulled low-voltage cabling according to industry practices.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Led crew of audio-video installation team members.
Assistant Video Editor
Tennis Channel
Culver City, CA
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Planned and scheduled crews members and equipment to accommodate filming schedules.
- Assembled various amounts of footage into seamless end product.
Education
Associate of Science - Digital Media Effects
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA 01.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Digital Media
MSJC
Menifee 01.2015 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - VFX
MSJC
Menifee 01.2015 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - Video Production
MSJC
Menifee 01.2017 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - Project Management
MSJC
Menifee 01.2015 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - Photography
MSJC
Menifee 01.2015 - 05.2017
CCNA - Cisco Network Administration
LA Harbor Occupational
San Pedro, CA 01.2004 - 05.2006
Network + - Network Administraion
LA Harbor Occupational
San Pedro, CA 01.2004 - 05.2006
FAA Part 107 License - Certified Drone Pilot
MSJC
Menifee 01.2021 - 05.2021
Skills
Engineering
Multi-camera editing
Color correction knowledge
Title and chapter creation
Multitasking abilities
Customer service
Analytical skills
Server maintenance
Technical Support
Hardware and software installation
Hardware provision management
File system administration
Offboarding and onboarding
Technological acquisitions
OS X
Windows
CentOS
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Audition
Nuke
Houdini
Shotgun
Blender
Frame IO
Service Now
SAP
MS Office
Timeline
FAA Part 107 License - Certified Drone Pilot
MSJC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Post Production Engineer
Swingset Productions
10.2020 - 07.2021
Post Production Engineer
Scanline VFX
07.2020 - 10.2020
System Support Engineer
Northrop Grumman
05.2020 - 06.2020
Post Production Engineer
MPC
02.2020 - 05.2020
Event Operations
RCS
07.2019 - 11.2019
Audio Visual Technician
Five Star
08.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Digital Media Effects
Palomar College
01.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Video Editor
Tennis Channel
08.2017 - 03.2018
Certification of Employment - Video Production
MSJC
01.2017 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Digital Media
MSJC
01.2015 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - VFX
MSJC
01.2015 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - Project Management
MSJC
01.2015 - 05.2017
Certification of Employment - Photography
MSJC
01.2015 - 05.2017
CCNA - Cisco Network Administration
LA Harbor Occupational
01.2004 - 05.2006
Network + - Network Administraion
LA Harbor Occupational
01.2004 - 05.2006