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Andrew Swift

Welch

Summary

Innovative Producer with 33 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

TV Producer/Editor/Shooter

Rootbeard Productions
01.2017 - Current

I have been the Producer, Editor, and Shooter for Bob Foulkrod's Hunting Adventures since 2017 which aired on WILD TV in Canada, as well as several other networks. It was a Top 5 rated adventure hunting TV show in which he took over 80 species of big game on seven continents. I also ran all of Bob's social media, building up his Facebook page to over 25,000 followers, airing a new TV Show every week for five years.

TV Producer/Editor/Shooter

Rootbeard Productions
01.2013 - 01.2017

During this time I worked as a Freelance Contractor for many different Outdoor companies. My main employer was Dorsey Pictures out of Denver, CO where I worked as a Producer/Shooter for six different shows that aired on The Outdoor Channel and DIY Network. I also Shot for Inside Outdoors on The Outdoor Channel, and The World Crappie Fishing Tour. I also Produced and Edited three different TV Series for Sportsman Channel and The Pursuit Channel.

TV Producer/Editor/Shooter

Bass Pro Shops
01.2003 - 01.2013

I worked as a Producer, Editor, and Shooter on countless TV shows for over ten years at Bass Pro Shops. I Produced Bass Pro Shops Next Generation TV Show that aired, and won several awards on The Outdoor Channel from 2009-2013. I worked for several years on the award winning shows- Bass Pro Shops 100 Percent Real Hunting, and Bass Pro Shops King of Bucks, as well as The Bass Pros. I Shot and Edited tons of boat footage for Tracker Marine Videos. I spent twelve years as a personal cameraman to Johnny Morris for hunting and fishing destinations worldwide. I did loads of work in Photography for video sleeves, catalogs, magazine articles, and websites during my tenure there as well. I also Produced, Edited, and Shot for several retail videos during my time at BPS.

TV Producer/Editor/Chief Videographer

Outland Sports
05.1998 - 01.2003

Producer/Editor/Shooter for all of Outland Sports Video Productions. Responsible for Public Relations duties for six hunting companies. I produced several retail videos per year that sold in Bass Pro Shops and Wal-Mart. I also produced the award winning Outdoor Traditions TV Show that was one of the first on The Outdoor Channel. I did Digital & 35mm Photography for video sleeves, magazine articles, press releases, catalogs, and websites. I was responsible for Budget and Purchasing equipment, as well as all gun consignments. I captured in-field audio for Dat Recorder and Parabolic Dish for audio CDs. I supervised hunting camps and maintained leases in Kansas and Missouri.

News Videographer/Live Truck Engineer

KODE TV- ABC Station
01.1993 - 05.1998

Sports and News Videographer for the TV station and editor for News, Commercial, and Industrial Productions. I Directed the Weekend News for two years, as well as the Focus Public Service Program. I worked as Audio Engineer on Good Morning Four States news program for two years.

Sports Videographer/News Videographer

KOAM TV- CBS
01.1991 - 01.1993

I worked as a Sports and News Videographer with experience in News and Commercial Videography productions. Worked various jobs in Live TV Production during my paid internship.

Education

AVID Editing

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
05.1998

Skills

  • Live Event Production
  • Creative vision
  • Video Editing
  • Content Development
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Storyboarding
  • Script Writing
  • Location Scouting
  • Reality TV Production
  • Brand Integration
  • Effective Communication
  • Deadline Management
  • Creative Writing
  • Editing
  • Sponsorship Acquisition
  • Post-Production Supervision
  • Music Licensing
  • Talent Casting

Timeline

TV Producer/Editor/Shooter

Rootbeard Productions
01.2017 - Current

TV Producer/Editor/Shooter

Rootbeard Productions
01.2013 - 01.2017

TV Producer/Editor/Shooter

Bass Pro Shops
01.2003 - 01.2013

TV Producer/Editor/Chief Videographer

Outland Sports
05.1998 - 01.2003

News Videographer/Live Truck Engineer

KODE TV- ABC Station
01.1993 - 05.1998

Sports Videographer/News Videographer

KOAM TV- CBS
01.1991 - 01.1993

AVID Editing

Oklahoma City Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Missouri Southern State University
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