MICHAEL BUESGENS
Fargo,USA
Summary
A proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to the growth of the organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator
City of Fargo-Fargodome
09.2024 - Current
- Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Enhanced video quality by skillfully operating camera equipment and adjusting angles, focus, and lighting.
Camera Operator; Video Technician; Stage Hand
Mobile Productions
07.2024 - Current
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Managed cabling and connectivity setups efficiently, reducing clutter and potential tripping hazards on set.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Collaborated with directors to capture their vision, resulting in successful video productions.
Day Custodian
West Fargo Public School District
06.2024 - Current
- Ensures the district buildings and grounds are regularly and thoroughly cleaned, equipment properly maintained, safety standards upheld, and school grounds maintained to standards of the district
Camera Operator
Fargo Force
11.2023 - Current
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Collaborated with directors to capture their vision, resulting in successful video productions.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
Camera Operator
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Collaborated with directors to capture their vision, resulting in successful video productions.
- Maintained a calm demeanor under pressure while managing tight deadlines or unexpected challenges on set.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Enhanced video quality by skillfully operating camera equipment and adjusting angles, focus, and lighting.
Produce Department Lead
Hornbacher’s
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintain department’s produce display levels
- Ensure the freshness and quality of products available to our customers throughout the day
- Assist customers with product or other department-related questions
- Maintain proper product rotation and temperature on the sales floor and walk-in cooler
Facility Custodian
Prairie Heights Community Church
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and distraction free environment to our first-time and returning guests by demonstrating overall cleanliness and general maintenance of church campus (265,000 sq ft) including auditorium, lobby, kid venture (childcare), office center, parking lot and grounds
- Coordinate, execute set up and tear down of special events throughout campus as scheduled
- Manage ordering of cleaning supplies within budget
- Complete routine and specialized custodial functions
HR/Payroll Specialist
Border States Electric
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Manage and execute bi-weekly payroll for approximately 2,300 employee-owners
- Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, cost center allocation changes, and miscellaneous payroll payments as requested by management
- DBRA Certified Payroll
- Monitor and support Kronos’ timekeeping system
- Review payroll and timekeeping processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Prepare reports for managers and Executive Council members
- Provided customer support to Branch offices and employee owners with payroll-related inquiries
Employment Records Technician
North Dakota State University
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, position changes, enter time and time off slips into People Soft for payroll processing
- Process VOE inquiries, E-Verify new hires, verified I-9 documentation for domestic and international employees
- Support Kronos timekeeping system
- Provided customer support to departments and employees with payroll-related inquiries
Payroll Analyst
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
04.2005 - 07.2012
- Maintain confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades
- Monitor payroll processes and procedures for problem resolution, efficiency, accuracy, and customer service
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
- Report timely state and federal information
- Evaluate accounting requirements during discovery meetings with potential clients for updates and new processes for quarterly releases
- Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions
Education
3 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Accounting And Finance
Rasmussen College
04.2012
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Accounting And Finance
Mankato State University
11.1990
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Small Business Management
Hennepin Technical College
03.1988
Skills
- Experienced in Document Creation with Microsoft Word
- Effective Adaptability Under Pressure
- Multicam Video Switching
- Time Management Expertise
- Professional Camera Operation
- Strong Task Prioritization
- Live Video Production Skills
- Multi-Camera Filming
- Shot Composition
- Detail-Oriented
- Skilled in Calendar Coordination
- Microsoft PowerPoint Expertise
- Video Content Creation
- Event Stage Setup
- Load-in and load-out
- Dependable Work Ethic
- Excel Data Analysis
Additional Information - Volunteer Experience
Production Team, Prairie Heights Community Church
Timeline
Camera Operator
City of Fargo-Fargodome
09.2024 - Current
Camera Operator; Video Technician; Stage Hand
Mobile Productions
07.2024 - Current
Day Custodian
West Fargo Public School District
06.2024 - Current
Camera Operator
Fargo Force
11.2023 - Current
Camera Operator
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
05.2023 - 09.2024
Produce Department Lead
Hornbacher’s
12.2022 - 06.2024
Facility Custodian
Prairie Heights Community Church
08.2021 - 12.2022
HR/Payroll Specialist
Border States Electric
04.2015 - 08.2021
Employment Records Technician
North Dakota State University
12.2012 - 04.2015
Payroll Analyst
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
04.2005 - 07.2012
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Accounting And Finance
Mankato State University
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Small Business Management
Hennepin Technical College
3 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Accounting And Finance
Rasmussen College
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