Blake Preston
Woodbury,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented and organizational team member. Adapts quickly to any position or change of circumstances. Experienced in working with cameras, microphones, and other audio/video equipment. Experienced in artistic and graphic design fields.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator
DTC Communications
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in setting up equipment, optimizing for various filming environments.
- Maintained camera equipment, performing routine checks and troubleshooting as needed.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
Student Employee
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2022 - 05.2026
- Captioned videos stored in MTSU's Library for Educational Media
- Maintained the workplace when senior employees were elsewhere
- Conducted checkouts for rental audio/video equipment
- Performed various tasks to assist senior employees
Camera Operator
DTC Communications
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Seasonal contract work
- Operated cameras during live broadcasts, ensuring high-quality visual output.
- Collaborated with production team to capture dynamic footage aligned with project vision.
- Adapted quickly to changes in shooting schedules or environmental conditions.
- Operated various camera types proficiently, including DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema cameras, ensuring optimal image quality for each project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2026
High School Diploma -
Oakland High School
Murfreesboro, TN05-2021
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Mediation and Leadership skills
- Setting up equipment
- Video production
- Experience with Microsoft software
- Art and Design ability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Camera Operator
DTC Communications
08.2025 - Current
Student Employee
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2022 - 05.2026
Camera Operator
DTC Communications
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts
Middle Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Oakland High School