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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1
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
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
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