Carson Atkinson
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Hardworking easygoing professional with 5+ years of restaurant experience and 3+ years of experience in live television production. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Personal values include always being honest, showing up early, and learning from mistakes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Director / Technical Director
Sinclair Broadcast Group
10.2024 - Current
- Directed live newscasts, coordinating cameras, audio, graphics, and playback for seamless broadcast execution.
- Collaborated with producers and anchors to interpret rundowns, cue talent, and maintain show timing.
- Utilized key communication skills to coordinate seamless on-air production
Line Cook
MI COCINA
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked in grill, sauté, and fryer stations
- Sanitized work surfaces, utensils, and equipment to maintain health code compliance
- Trained new kitchen staff on station setup, prep procedures, and safety practices
- Prioritized customer satisfaction while cooking
- Coordinated multiple orders during peak service to maintain timely kitchen output
- Prepared menu items following recipes, portion controls, and food safety standards
Photojournalist
Cox Media Group
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Included on the employee of the month list in December 2021 and March 2022.
- Filmed breaking news stories and conducted interviews from 12am to 9am, ensuring timely coverage of events
- Operated news equipment including liveu, cameras, tripod, lighting, and editing tools to produce high-quality content
- Drove news van daily to cover stories
Home Inspector Apprentice
Atkinson Inspections
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Inspected hundreds of houses, identifying key maintenance needs and safety concerns
- Developed company website and executed Facebook marketing strategy, enhancing online presence
Popeyes Manager
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Achieved certification for all job positions, demonstrating proficiency in each role.
- Resolved customer issues by identifying solutions effectively.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on all job positions to ensure skill development.
Education
TV Production
Tulsa Technology Center-Riverside Campus
Jenks01-2022
High school diploma - undefined
Jenks High School
Tulsa, OK05-2018
Skills
- People Person
- Cooking
- Driving
- Inventory management
- Food Service
- Video Production
- Culinary experience
- Customer Satisfaction
- Food safety
- Serving Experience
- Communication skills
- Management Experience
- Time Management
- Video editing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Scheduling coordination
- Technical direction
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Frying
- Creative vision
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Knife skills
Timeline
Broadcast Director / Technical Director
Sinclair Broadcast Group
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
MI COCINA
06.2023 - 10.2024
Photojournalist
Cox Media Group
11.2021 - 05.2022
Home Inspector Apprentice
Atkinson Inspections
07.2020 - 11.2021
Popeyes Manager
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
04.2017 - 07.2020
High school diploma - undefined
Jenks High School
TV Production
Tulsa Technology Center-Riverside Campus