Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of associates from production to producing in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
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Brian David Gallagher
Media Professional
Boston,MA
Summary
Overview
31
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Paramount/WBZ-TV4
Assistant Director/Graphics Operator
04.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Worked closely with producers to provide effective assistance for optimized graphic presentation, aesthetics and animation.
- Trained and mentored new studio and control room employees on industry practices and business operations for all shows.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when breaking news suddenly happens or a technical issue arises.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish from newscasts, sports taping or remote shows.
Hearst, Inc./WCVB-TV5
Graphics Operator/Floor Director
05.2000 - 03.2005
Job overview
- Developed creative design for on-air materials, including banners, fullscreen graphics and various pre-production.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Worked quickly to turn verbal information into well-designed graphics for use in newscasts, Chronicle and sports programs,
- Used multiple graphics systems to create attractive, balanced visual representations for the viewer to easily understand.
Paxson Communications/WBPX-TV68
Production Coordinator/Announcer
04.1999 - 04.2000
Job overview
- Coordinated communication between sales and production departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in producing voice overs for community calendars, movie spotlights and company ads.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production of local spots, promos, PSAs and station IDs.
Boston University/WABU-TV68
Newsbreak Director/Production Technician
09.1996 - 03.1999
Job overview
- Managed daily newsbreak operations including graphics production, cameras, videotape and technical directing live.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
McDonald's Corp.
Shift Manager/Key Holder
04.1993 - 03.1996
Job overview
- Coordinated promotional events within new Bellingham store location resulting in higher brand visibility and awareness.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records of transactions and preventing discrepancies.
- Counted registers and cleaned and secured stores at closing.
- Maintained store cleanliness throughout the day to create a welcoming atmosphere for both customers and staff members.
- Increased customer satisfaction through attentive service, swift problem resolution, and effective communication.
Education
Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA
Bachelor of Arts from Digital Communications And Media
05.1998
University Overview
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Computer Skills
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Relations
- Media Relations
- Schedule Management
- Creative Direction
- Professional and Courteous
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Assistant Director/Graphics Operator
Paramount/WBZ-TV4
04.2005 - Current
Graphics Operator/Floor Director
Hearst, Inc./WCVB-TV5
05.2000 - 03.2005
Production Coordinator/Announcer
Paxson Communications/WBPX-TV68
04.1999 - 04.2000
Newsbreak Director/Production Technician
Boston University/WABU-TV68
09.1996 - 03.1999
Shift Manager/Key Holder
McDonald's Corp.
04.1993 - 03.1996
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts from Digital Communications And Media
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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