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Jeanette Biles

Audio Visual Technician
Washington,United States

Summary

Artistic Video Editor with outstanding proficiency in Adobe Premiere & Final Cut Pro and multi-camera editing expertise in short video productions. Efficient and reliable with passion for bringing creative projects to fruition.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Maasai Group LLC

Virtual Producer
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
  • Plan video shoots remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Develop schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Upgrade ECA department production operations with live streaming OBS to Vimeo for live talks with U.S. Speaker Program.
  • Collaborate with Deputy Director to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
  • Supervise and produce live Zoom meetings ongoing daily production phases.

Waveguide LLC

Audio Visual Technician - Freelance
05.2019 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
  • Executed client consultations to determine audio-visual needs for events.
  • Compressed, digitized, duplicated, and store audio and video data.
  • Obtained, set up, and loaded videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
  • Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.

Dreamtek - Facebook

Event Operations Technician - Contract
10.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Switched sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
  • Mixed and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
  • Monitored incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
  • Determined formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Unfiltered News Show

Technical Director - Freelance
09.2018 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised and assigned duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
  • Observed pictures through monitors, and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
  • Monitored broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
  • Trained workers in use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
  • Discussed filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.

Wild Woman Media

Producer/Freelancer
06.2011 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Wrote and edited news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
  • Researched production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  • Performed management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  • Negotiated with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.

National Basketball Association

Live Sports Director
11.2012 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Supervised and coordinated the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
  • Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
  • Conferred with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
  • Created graphics for television broadcasts.
  • Cut and edited film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science from Mass Communications

University Overview

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Concept Development
  • Scriptwriting
  • Story Editing
  • Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Visual Storyteller
  • Film and Video Production
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Teaching and Writing for high school
  • Visual Research

Timeline

Virtual Producer
Maasai Group LLC
09.2021 - Current
Event Operations Technician - Contract
Dreamtek - Facebook
10.2019 - 01.2020
Audio Visual Technician - Freelance
Waveguide LLC
05.2019 - 10.2021
Technical Director - Freelance
Unfiltered News Show
09.2018 - 10.2019
Live Sports Director
National Basketball Association
11.2012 - 10.2013
Producer/Freelancer
Wild Woman Media
06.2011 - 08.2019
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science from Mass Communications
Jeanette BilesAudio Visual Technician