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Lisa Scharin

Fountain Inn,SC

Summary

Motivated professional desiring to reenter Video Production Industry.

Experienced in collaboration with crew members, and multitasking to meet tight deadlines.

Knowledgeable in setting up shots for minimal reshoot and capturing video with editing in mind for time management and efficiency.

Eager to be a part of a creative Team producing inspiring, motivating, informative Videos.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Floor Director, Camera Operator, Production Assist

Christian Broadcasting
Taylors, SC
12.2023 - 04.2025
  • Organized and coordinated with crew in the placement of props, equipment and personnel for each program recorded for broadcast for a later date and broadcasts of live programs.
  • Hung lighting in accordance with set design for music set-adding gels, and decorative "cookies" to create particular mood, theme.
  • Operated studio cameras and followed the program script for placement and shots; followed instructions from the Director during taping.
  • Greeted Guests instructed them on program itinerary, made sure they were comfortable and informed on recording procedures and safety.

Placed microphones on Guests and Hosts of programs and music talent if needed.

Cashier

At Home Store
Greenville, SC
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Greet Guests, Ring up & bag items-handle Returns, and exchanges, apply special sales discounts-veterans and college, employee discounts.
  • Sell credit cards, gift cards.
  • Maintain organized, stocked register and front end of store.
  • Complete online pick up orders.
  • Assist with opening merchandise for check out lane.

Cashier

Bottles & Beverages SuperStore
Greenville, SC
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Cleaned register area and front of store, organized items on shelves, stocked shelves on occasion.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.

Cashier

Whole Foods Market Inc
Greenville, SC
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Greeted customers, answered questions about products, sales promotions, Amazon membership.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, and credit card. Applying coupons, Amazon discounts when applicable, Food Stamp & WIC cards.
  • Monitored self checkout assisting customers when needed.
  • Assisted with Inventory throughout store for audit.
  • Completed daily tasks to keep front end of store clean & organized & stocked with register paper, bags, cleaning products.
  • Preserved appearance of front of store by arranging and replenishing displays.

Cashier

Target
West Ashley, SC
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers-rang up items applying Target discount card, coupons, Food Stamps, WIC cards. Along with check & cash purchases.
  • Assisted in organizing front end of store. Restocked shelves and displays with merchandise. Stocked registers with bags, receipt paper, pens, etc.
  • Answered questions about products, assisted customers in finding items.

Freelance Videographer, Editor

DVD Video, Harris Productions, Memories In Motion
Charleston, SC
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Operated Cameras in the field, captured live & staged action for commercial, social, documentation & training purposes.
  • Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming according to weather and lighting conditions.
  • Edited video footage to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages desired by clients.
  • Added Titles and other graphics for identification.
  • Added music to enhance video and create desired mood when applicable.
  • Corrected video and audio issues using tools for brightening, contrasting shots when needed, along with increasing/decreasing volume or correcting distortion in audio.
  • Added desired effects between cuts creating visually appealing, engaging video projects.

Master Control Operator

Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Handled quality control for on air content during live news broadcasts.
  • Used Media Fire, Fast Track & Pitch Blue to digitally edit broadcast materials for length, content input into server.
  • Placed local commercial breaks during live sports programming, live newscasts and live TV shows according to program schedules.
  • Previewed scheduled programs to verify signal functionality and transmission readiness. Checked audio, video quality of shows to be broadcast.
  • Tuned in satellite feeds from other stations to record shows needed for broadcasting later in schedule.
  • Tuned in Live shots for Local newscast.
  • Resolved equipment issues by identifying problems and utilizing appropriate troubleshooting.
  • Worked with Engineers to solve technical issues with satellite feeds, server malfunctions and other broadcast issues.
  • Developed sharp problem-solving and decision-making skills in highly stressful environment.
  • Updating schedule in server according to any breaking news, weather report or other emergency cut-ins-
  • Maintained log for traffic control- keeping record of all programming content that aired or did not air due to breaking news.

Video Technology Specialist

PSAV
Isle of Palms, SC
07.2011 - 11.2015
  • Provided Audio, Visual needs scheduled daily for a variety of clients conducting business at Wild Dunes Resort, along with other locations in Charleston area.
  • Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live meetings, seminars, and other social events scheduled.
  • Placed microphones and exterior speakers in specific locations to maximize audio quality-at podiums, tables for speaker panels, as well as, outdoor locations-pool, garden areas, beach.
  • Prepared & assembled sets with lighting, trusses, draping, projection screens, projectors and computers for power point presentations, and slideshows to meet production specifications for clients throughout resort-including outdoor areas around pools, gardens and the beach.
  • Consulted with Supervisor and Clients to ensure all Audio, Visual needs were met for Client functions at resort.
  • Addressed any technical issues during meetings-ensuring a successful event with limited interruptions.

News Editor

WCBC-CBS Affiliate
Charleston, SC
02.2011 - 07.2011
  • Edited local footage shot by Videographers for evening Newscast.
  • Checked for audio, video quality & corrected if needed using Edius editing software tools.
  • "Built" newscast according to "blocks" following Directors lineup.
  • Inserted graphics, pictures for statistics, crimestopper reports and other identification for reporters stories.
  • Retrieved National news stories off Satellite feeds to input into newscast when instructed by Producer.

Video Production Assistant

Palmetto Videoworks
Charleston, SC
05.2007 - 02.2011
  • Transferred a variety of media formats-16mm, 8mm film, slides, High 8, VHS-C, Mini DV, VHS tape to DVD's.
  • Transferred Records, 8 Track tapes, Audio cassettes to CD's. Converted variety of digital files to DVD's or CD's.
  • Made copies of DVD's, CD's and labels for clients.
  • Videotaped depositions for law offices, business meetings, dance recitals, plays, social events-adding graphics for clients,

Education

Associate of Arts - Television Broadcasting

County College of Morris
Dover, NJ
05.1988

Skills

  • Produced, shot, edited consumer education series for Community College students on financial advice, as well as, producing monthly programs for Community College closed circuit television station Produced Science Series for Silver Burdett, along with Health series for Health/Martial Arts studio and Non-Profit organizations-NJBISEC, IPPL, among others promoting their causes
  • Shot educational, promotional, industrial, commercial, newsgathering and documentary videos
  • Assisted in Christian Broadcasting, recording programs and music talent for entertainment
  • Camera Operator using Betacam, Sony EVW 300, 2000, 2100, DVC Pro, Sony FX1000, ZU5, Mark 5, Canon AE1 and A1H1 cameras, AG1 2000's, 2100 cameras, and Sony PXW-Z150 cameras Hitachi Studio Cameras and Sony 4K pro camcorders
  • Video Editor using Edius, Adobe Premiere, Pinnacle 9, 10, 12 systems, Canopus, DVC Pro-editing system Familiar with Final Cut Pro and Avid systems Learning DiVinci Resolve system for personal use
  • Master Control Operator monitoring on air schedule, timing programs inputting into server for broadcast Tuning in live satellite feeds for newscasts, along with retrieval of National, Foreign news stories

Timeline

Floor Director, Camera Operator, Production Assist

Christian Broadcasting
12.2023 - 04.2025

Cashier

At Home Store
05.2023 - 11.2023

Cashier

Bottles & Beverages SuperStore
12.2022 - 04.2023

Cashier

Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2020 - 09.2022

Cashier

Target
08.2019 - 03.2020

Freelance Videographer, Editor

DVD Video, Harris Productions, Memories In Motion
02.2018 - 03.2020

Master Control Operator

Sinclair Broadcasting Group
01.2016 - 02.2018

Video Technology Specialist

PSAV
07.2011 - 11.2015

News Editor

WCBC-CBS Affiliate
02.2011 - 07.2011

Video Production Assistant

Palmetto Videoworks
05.2007 - 02.2011

Associate of Arts - Television Broadcasting

County College of Morris
Lisa Scharin