Chandler Fryar
Video Production
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Media professional with extensive experience in live studio broadcasting and field production at WRCB-TV. Demonstrated expertise in project management and team leadership, successfully creating training programs and innovative video projects. Proficient in video editing and lighting techniques, enhancing production quality and community engagement. Accomplished Director skilled in strategic planning and operational efficiency, driving company growth through effective relationship building and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR / EDITOR/NEWS PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
WRCB-TV
01.2015 - Current
- DIRECT LIVE STUDIO BROADCASTS
- EDIT PRODUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND NEWS
- SET UP PRODUCTIONS IN THE FIELD AND EDIT THEM FOR BROADCAST
- UTILIZE CELLULAR, WI-FI, SATELLITE AND MICROWAVE TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT WITHIN MOBILE PRODUCTION UNITS DURING BROADCASTS AND RECORDINGS
- ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SPECIAL VIDEO PROJECTS SUCH AS THE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA PRESENTATION LUNCHEON
- TURN AROUND "LOOK LIVE" SEGMENTS ON A DEADLINE FOR NATIONAL NEWS OUTLETS TO BROADCAST
- CREATED TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ENG AND SNG TRUCKS AS WELL AS CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT
- IMPLEMENTED SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICES WHILE MAINTAINING QUALITY DURING GUEST INTERVIEWS
- CREATED AN OUTDOOR STUDIO SPACE USING LIGHTING, WEATHERPROOFING, AND MULTIDEPARTMENT COOPERATION TO INCREASE SAFETY AND PROFIT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
- REDUCED EXPENSES FOR THE STATION BY REPURPOSING EXISTING RESOURCES INSTEAD OF PURCHASING NEW EQUIPMENT
- BUILT A SOUNDSTAGE INSIDE THE STUDIO TO ACCOMMODATE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
- ORGANIZED AN OLD SHARED OFFICE SPACE TO BECOME A NEW EDITING AND GRAPHIC BUILDING SUITE
- APPLIED NEW CLOSED CAPTIONING SYSTEMS TO REDUCE OVERALL COST OF BROADCASTS
TEACHING ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- ASSISTED BILL LOCKHEART IN TEACHING AUDIO POST PRODUCTION IN A COLLEGE CLASSROOM
- CREATED ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS INCLUDING COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT EXERCISES FOR RADIO BROADCAST
- IMPRESSED UPON STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF SOUND DESIGN AND THE EFFECT IT HAS ON LISTENERS WHILE ADVISING THEM ON HOW TO USE SOUND TO BRING THEIR MESSAGE FORWARD
AUDIO ENGINEER
CALVARY CHAPEL CHATTANOOGA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- CREATED A UNIQUE SOUND MIX FOR THE BAND AS ISAAC
- IMPLEMENTED NEW ELEMENTS SUCH AS MOVING AND COLORED LIGHTS TO SUNDAY SERVICES TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE
- ORGANIZED SCHEDULING FOR OTHER ENGINEERS
- INCREASED USAGE OF CLOSED CAPTIONING SERVICES TO INCREASE THE REACH OF THE CHURCH
MANAGER
RACCOON MOUNTAIN CAVERNS AND CAMPGROUND
01.2009 - 01.2015
- LED LARGE GROUP TOURS THROUGH THE CAVERNS
- ACHIEVED THE TWO HIGHEST PROFIT YEARS IN THE COMPANY'S HISTORY BY MARKETING TO NEARBY COLLEGES AND TRAVELING FESTIVAL BUSINESS
- ASSISTED DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS INCLUDING: RESCUES, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION
- PERFORMED GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON CAVING GEAR AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON THE CAMPGROUND INCLUDING: POOL MAINTENANCE, PLUMBING SYSTEMS, AND MINOR ELECTRICAL WORK
- TAUGHT MERIT BADGE CLASSES TO CUB SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS INCLUDING: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, ORIENTEERING, AND FORESTRY
Education
Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Chattanooga01.2015
Associate of Science - General Education
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chattanooga, TN01.2013
Skills
- Technical direction and project management
- Live studio broadcasting and field production
- Training program development and team leadership
- Lighting, camera, and audio techniques
- Video editing and post-production
- Photography skills
Affiliations
Volunteer, Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Timeline
DIRECTOR / EDITOR/NEWS PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
WRCB-TV
01.2015 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA
01.2014 - 01.2015
AUDIO ENGINEER
CALVARY CHAPEL CHATTANOOGA
01.2014 - 01.2015
MANAGER
RACCOON MOUNTAIN CAVERNS AND CAMPGROUND
01.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Associate of Science - General Education
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE