James Winnier
Monroeville,PA
Summary
Dynamic videographer and IT technician with a proven track record at Grace Life Church Pittsburgh, excelling in post-production and video editing. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro, I effectively managed production teams and delivered high-quality content under tight deadlines, ensuring seamless technical support and user training.
Skilled Videographer with 9 years of experience. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.
Versatile IT Technician ready to fix faulty hardware, install new assets and support continuous business operations. Adapts to rapidly changing work situations and employee realities. Consistently beneficial to all technical operations and technological procedures.
Confident Computer Technician with expertise in help desk environments, assisting both employees and customers with technical issues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer/Video Editor/Production/IT Technician
Grace Life Church Pittsburgh
12.2016 - 04.2025
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling, and tagging with metadata.
- Used adobe suite & final cut pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Assisted with setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
- Supported all aspects of creative production process, from ideation through distribution.
- Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
- Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
- Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
- Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and voip phone systems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Assisted in development of system security protocols.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
Donut Maker
Peace Love and Little Donuts
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared and produced quality products to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
- Baked, decorated and displayed donuts per guidelines.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Kept workstation and area around workstation neat and clean.
- Rotated product in coolers and freezers according to FIFO processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills High School
Penn Hills, PA06.2015
Skills
- Post-production expertise
- Managing production teams
- Editing skills
- Video editing
- Adobe creative suite & Final cut pro
- Application installations & support
- Remote support
- User training
- Software configuration & updating
- Technical support
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Timeline
Videographer/Video Editor/Production/IT Technician
Grace Life Church Pittsburgh
12.2016 - 04.2025
Donut Maker
Peace Love and Little Donuts
06.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills High School
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