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Christina Calhoun

Brookhaven,Georgia

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record of delivering insights with solid background in analysis and problem-solving, process improvements, and excelling in collaborative environments. Seeking opportunity to utilize technical and editorial skills in reputable organization for project success and departmental advancement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Metadata Analyst

Warner Bros. Discovery
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.

Producer /Content Writer

Georgia Public Broadcasting
12.2007 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.georgiawomen.org
  • Currently producing a web series for a non-profit organization – www.georgiawomen.org - Jessye Norman, Alma Thomas, Nancy Hart
  • Completed 2 new videos for 2025 March Ceremony
  • Involved in all areas of production - budget planning, scheduling, production, editing, motion graphics
  • Work directly with clients to create the final product
  • Use Premiere, Final Cut, AfterEffects, PhotoShop and Compressor on a regular basis
  • Use Vimeo for placement of videos to link to the website
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.

New Media Operations Specialist

Turner
11.2017 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for Evaluating Source files, weekly encodes for delivering content to iTunes, Microsoft, Amazon, Sony, Google and Vudu
  • Edit source files and captions to export for delivery
  • De-interlace files when needed
  • Sent files, clips to Hulu, Comcast, Cartoon Creative, Warner Brothers
  • PAL to NTSC conversion, change frame rates when needed
  • Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.

Video / Audio Coordinator

Buckhead Orthodontics
05.2010 - 12.2020
  • Anticipated potential challenges during pre-production phases, taking proactive measures to minimize risks and ensure smooth project execution.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, prolonging the life of essential gear while minimizing downtime due to technical issues.

Editor – CNN Sports

Freelance Opportunities
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.

Overnight Media Coordinator

CNN
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for bringing content into CNN’s production hub
  • Collaborate with Editors and Show Teams on content requests
  • Support CNN’s television and digital platforms
  • Record and Ingest content (video, still images)
  • Research video and text searches to support font creation

Quality Analyst

Emory University & Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • Review and analyze incoming calls to Emory Medical Center for Quality
  • Set up and oversee training for the employees
  • End of the month assessment for the different departments
  • Work directly with the Supervisors to improve Quality within their team

Research Coordinator

Atlanta VA Rehabilitation & Development Center
06.2005 - 01.2011
  • Coordinator for Visual-Perceptual Ability & Naming in Alzheimer’s disease
  • Study involves changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
  • Performed tasks that utilize neuroimaging techniques to understand behaviors and correlate rehabilitation
  • Study changes in cognitive functions of language, learning, memory and difficult tasks due to healthy aging
  • Coordinator for Mobility Outcomes of the Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired
  • This 3-year study helped to assess change in the amount and patterns of mobility associated with mobility training provided in the VA blind rehabilitation programs by utilizing GPS technology.

Education

Associate Degree in Arts - Video Production

The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2004

Skills

  • Strong organization and interpersonal communication skills
  • Cameras: Sony HD, Nikon, Canon
  • Software: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, AfterEffects, PhotoShop, Microsoft & Adobe applications
  • 3-point lighting and numerous microphones
  • Assisted with sound mixing and boom on short films and commercial shoots
  • Microsoft office
  • Analytical thinking
  • MS Excel
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Project management

Timeline

Metadata Analyst

Warner Bros. Discovery
08.2021 - Current

New Media Operations Specialist

Turner
11.2017 - 08.2021

Editor – CNN Sports

Freelance Opportunities
08.2017 - 03.2020

Overnight Media Coordinator

CNN
06.2015 - 11.2017

Quality Analyst

Emory University & Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2015

Video / Audio Coordinator

Buckhead Orthodontics
05.2010 - 12.2020

Producer /Content Writer

Georgia Public Broadcasting
12.2007 - Current

Research Coordinator

Atlanta VA Rehabilitation & Development Center
06.2005 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Georgia State University

Associate Degree in Arts - Video Production

The Art Institute of Atlanta
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