Cheryl Colon
Deland,FL
Summary
Professional film educator with proven track record of fostering creative and analytical skills in students. Adept at curriculum development, film theory, and hands-on production techniques. Strong emphasis on collaborative projects, ensuring adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Skilled in guiding teams to achieve outstanding results through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Film Teacher
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
01.2022 - Current
- Shared my experience and knowledge with students.
- Created fun and creative film projects for the students.
- Shared my knowledge of television production to help students create a school news show.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other teachers.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focusing on arts integration across all subjects.
Owner/Video Editor
CC Video Productions LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Produce and edit promotional videos for local businesses.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
Master Control Operator
Golf Channel
06.2008 - 02.2017
- Coordinated with directors and producers to put live shows on Golf Channel. Live events included PGA tournaments, LPGA tournaments, Euro Tour, Rio Olympics 2016, and Golf Central.
- Selected sources from which programming would be received or through which programming would be transmitted.
- Trained co workers on Florical Automation
- Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
- Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
- Adjusted controls on the station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast and brightness.
- Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
- Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast and brightness.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
Operations Shift Supervisor-Master Control
Emmis Communications Corp(WKCF)
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Responsible for running 6 networks on a multi-channel hub. Networks included WB and Fox networks from around the south including Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana.
- Coordinated with Fox Network to run live shows and sporting events. Live events include American Idol, Football games including the Superbowl, NASCAR, Baseball games including The World Series.
- Coordinated with WB network to air networks shows including Gilmore Girls, 7th Heaven, One tree Hill, and The Daily Buzz
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Responsible for running weekly and monthly Emergency Alert Tests on the networks.
- Created and edited promotional videos for the WB(WKCF) network for upcoming shows.
- Ingested network television shows to go to air.
- Ingested commercials to broadcast on the air
- Quality controlled on all network show to input time codes for Florical Automation .
- Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
- Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast and brightness.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
- Reported equipment problems, checked on repairs, and made emergency repairs to equipment as necessary.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Oversaw a team of 8 technical professionals to manage successful broadcasts.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Education
Associate of Science - Film And Video Production
Florida Metropolitan University
Orlando, FL06.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Florical Television Automation
- Premier Pro Mastery
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Production Standards
- Shooting Live Video
- Content Development
- Video Production and Editing
- TV Broadcasting
- Video Streaming
- Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
Certification
Teacher Certification
Area of Coverage VCS-TV PRO TEC 7G
Accomplishments
- Best Middle School Film 2024-2025 from Student Television Network
- Third Place for HorrorFest Film- Middle School
- Second Place for STN Challenge Commercial
Timeline
Owner/Video Editor
CC Video Productions LLC
08.2022 - Current
Film Teacher
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
01.2022 - Current
Master Control Operator
Golf Channel
06.2008 - 02.2017
Operations Shift Supervisor-Master Control
Emmis Communications Corp(WKCF)
08.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Film And Video Production
Florida Metropolitan University
Similar Profiles
Leah RedmondLeah Redmond
Substitute Teacher at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the ArtsSubstitute Teacher at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
LISA WILLISLISA WILLIS
Grade Four Teacher at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts, Volusia County SchoolsGrade Four Teacher at Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts, Volusia County Schools
Cecelia A. CohronCecelia A. Cohron
English Language Arts Special Education Teacher at Glenpool High SchoolEnglish Language Arts Special Education Teacher at Glenpool High School