ARA LAUGHLIN
Summary
Skilled camera operator equipped with technical abilities, creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean video with minimal reshoot and consistently matches directors' vision. Skilled at operating Zoom meetings for hybrid events. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior ENG Videographer
CTV News - PGCTV
Largo, Md
07.1995 - Current
- Responsible for EFP and studio productions including: Videographer/ Digital Editor/Expressions & Audio Operator for daily newscast and other productions as needed
- Train interns and new employees on audio-visual equipment
- Transport video recording equipment safely from one location to another when necessary
- Ensure continuity between shots by checking settings on equipment and positioning of subjects within the frame
- Manage administrative functions within production including: equipment, resource management and scheduling
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment
- Develop preventative maintenance schedules for various pieces of AV hardware in order to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Maintain inventory records of all audio-visual components used at each event.
- Edit voice-overs, sound on tape & packages as needed for news and other programming
- Assist with Zoom shoots & hybrid meetings
- Create original set designs & construction
Audio Visual Specialist II
Prince George’s County - Cable Television Commission
Upper Marlboro, Md
03.1987 - 07.1995
- Managed and produced numerous government programs including: studio and field shoots, special events, and press conferences
- Managed equipment, resource management, organization of production, scheduling programs, promotion, PSAs and playback
- Master control for robotic video equipment during the County Executive's press conferences
- Created original set design & construction
- Graphics and multimedia applications for final productions
- Provided periodic training of county employees
- Ensured that all audio visual devices were properly installed and configured before an event began.
- Assisted with the planning of audiovisual needs for upcoming events by determining appropriate equipment requirements based on event specifications.
- Took still photos during live events.
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules for various pieces of AV hardware in order to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Maintained inventory records of all audio-visual components used at each event.
Part-Time Student Technician
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, Md
05.1984 - 03.1987
- Provided audio and video assistance to the college’s instructional community
- Director and camera operator for “Campus Showcase” television program
- Responsible for audio and lighting for a variety of public affairs programs and events
- President of TV Production Club.
Education
Television Production & Communications
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MDVideography, lighting techniques, editing & audio
Prince Georgians On Camera
Largo, MDSkills
- Photojournalism
- Lighting
- Audio
- Camera operation
- Deadline Management
- Set design and construction
- Television production equipment
- Video Editing
Accomplishments
- National Telly Award - "Foreclosure Fraud" - 2024
- MDDC Press Association - "Foreclosure Fraud" - 2024
- National Telly Award - "Lakeland Series" - 2023
- SPJ Dateline Awards - "Lakeland Series" - 2023
- National Telly Award - "WMATA Sexual Harassment" - 2019
- Maryland Governor’s Crime Prevention Award-1990
- Maryland State Bar Association Award-1991
- Dictionary of International Biography-1987
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges-1985
- Video Festival Award of Merit, International Television Association Maryland Chapter-1984
Affiliations
- Artist/Sculptor
- Gardening
- Jewelry Design
- Camping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior ENG Videographer
CTV News - PGCTV
07.1995 - Current
Audio Visual Specialist II
Prince George’s County - Cable Television Commission
03.1987 - 07.1995
Part-Time Student Technician
Prince George’s Community College
05.1984 - 03.1987
Television Production & Communications
Prince George’s Community College
Videography, lighting techniques, editing & audio
Prince Georgians On Camera
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