Dwayne Sullivan
Bowling Green,Kentucky
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership, and communication. Proven producer in the highest rated market in South Central Kentucky bringing engaging newscasts and increasing ratings consistently over a 2 hour daily broadcast. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Television News Producer
Gray Media
04.2022 - Current
- Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
- Strong track record of creating engaging scripts for the largest television audience in South Central Kentucky.
- Enhanced news quality by meticulously researching and verifying information for accuracy and relevance, whether through social media or peer reviewed articles.
- Boosted viewer engagement through compelling story selection, development, and presentation.
- Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers and engineering staff, producing 2 hours of daily content in a timely manner in an ever-evolving newsroom.
- Verified factual accuracy of news stories to maintain viewer confidence.
- Leading multiple teams in the Newsroom and production and organizing daily broadcasts for public consumption.
- Prepared written and digital content for website and social media platforms.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision, receiving and giving feedback daily.
Quality Technician
Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training.
- Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
Quality Inspector
Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
Television News Producer
Marquee Broadcasting
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Boosted audience numbers by enhancing marketing without exceeding budget targets.
- Resolved personnel problems that arose during production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
- Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
- Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
- Conferred with technical directors, managers, crew members and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets and costumes
- Produced Multiple Broadcasts Live on-air from being able to adjust on the fly by changing out stories, supervising live shots, and fixing any technical issues in the production studio.
- Served as a direct assistant to Production Supervisor, supporting all aspects of production and office management.
- Took to all social media platforms to disperse content and managed the content dispersed on the station's platform.
- Helped edit scripts for reporters to ensure the information was accurate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Production - Minor in Business Admin.
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2020
Skills
- Scriptwriting - Digital
- Supervising/Management
- Coordination with multiple departments
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Willingness to learn and further develop skillsets
- Video Editing
- Researching for factual information\
- Facebook Marketing
- Social Media engagement
Timeline
Television News Producer
Gray Media
04.2022 - Current
Quality Technician
Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Inspector
Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2021
Television News Producer
Marquee Broadcasting
03.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Production - Minor in Business Admin.
Western Kentucky University
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