Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Myrtis Thweatt

North Hollywood,CA
Myrtis Thweatt

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Tv One

Manager of Production Facilities/OPS
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Primary backup to VP of Production Facility Operations and Content Management.
  • Sustains end-to-end accountability for project management, quality control, and final delivery of digital and on-air content for TV One and Cleo TV.
  • Manages day-to-day metadata creation and delivery for all nonlinear, web and VOD assets.
  • Serves as team lead for project management and strategizing best processes for consolidation and migration projects for content management; improved team performance by 98%
  • Leads development and implementation of Media Asset Management (MAM) and Transcoding hardware and software systems.
  • Assists and oversees TV One and Cleo TV Media Asset Management System setup and associated workflows.
  • Manages workflows for accurate tracking, encoding, transcoding and retrieval of file and tape-based media.
  • Manages receipt of deliverables from producers and distributors, confirmation of contract milestones and tracking of assets.
  • Ensures timely and accurate delivery of all original programs and promo delivery by serving as liaison between outside producers and TV One.
  • Created series and titles and entered episode descriptions in SIMS program management database.
  • Excels in development and delivery of comprehensive training and cross training for new employees that include Ops procedures, roles/duties and day to day content/media management SOP’s resulting in improved team performance and operational excellence
  • Encourages a culture of effective communication, team work/productivity, safety and problem-resolution in work environment through leadership and collecting feedback from team members

Sprinkles Entertainment LLC.

Freelance Creative Artist
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Recent Catalog of Events 2020-2023: Culture Con (Los Angeles, July 2023); Black On The Block (Los Angeles, July 2023); The House Party Experience, By Alexandria House (author; Atlanta, GA August 2023); Black Girl's Who Write Creative Connection Retreat (Los Angeles Oct. 2022) Black Girl Art Show (Washington DC, Atlanta, and Houston); Broccoli City Fest (2022), Media Coverage/Field Host for event; "A Toast to Our Success, Black Women in Media," (2022) Media Coverage/Field Host; Boys & Girls Club (Greater Wash. DC) Annual Back to School Community Event, Event Host; #100projects (non-profit) Co-ed Flag Football Charity Event (2020), Event Host
  • Technical skills plans/produces production shoots in-studio and remotely by managing ALL stages of production through to completion. (creative & operations)
  • Content Creation: Curates and creates captivating social media content to enhance brand presence and engagement across multitude of platforms
  • Conceptualizes, writes scripts, produces and edits video content for online platforms; proficient in video edition and story telling techniques (YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo etc.)
  • Media Skills host/media personality: Established and Personable host with paramount communication skills in public speaking, interviewing and story-telling in a way that enthusiastically engages/entertains audience; maintains high energy from start to finish.
  • Natural and fluent delivery of prewritten scripts, event announcements, PSA's etc.
  • Insightful and engaging interviews w/ guests, celebrity's and moderated discussions at panel events.
  • Executes media coverage; recaps highlights; conducts on-camera interviews; captures organic crowd reactions and interactions
  • Thoroughly researches topics, guests, and news stories before going on air/online to ensure accurate and informed discussions.

TV ONE Network & Radio One

Media Specialist
10.2017 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Implements and maintains software management, catalog/spreadsheets and check in/out services for content/media/digital assets for Television Company.
  • Leads as BOTH internal and external liaison in between departments in handling of media assets, promo/edit requests and offsite delivery of company assets.
  • Leads day-to-day operational processes and workflow for asset management of digital files, confidential materials and ALL physical/electronic media and assets that deliver to television network.
  • Metadata entry across internal software as well as and VOD streaming services for company (Ortana, Mpx, Zype etc.)
  • Maintains up-to-date records of materials and inventory of all company assets.
  • Delivers unparalleled support to Director of department as well as entire Operations and Net Ops. team that embraces strong and responsive service through upbeat attitude and commitment as lead overseer of assets.
  • Fulfills timely delivery original promotional content and commercials to uplink platforms across multitude of linear 'on air' channels/platforms
  • Executes excellent written and verbal communication within organization in order to ensure quality exchanges concerning matters that involve Operations.

CBS Sports Network

TV Production Assistant
01.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Supported producers in video editing sessions to bring final product to audience using Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas and iMovie.
  • Handled confidential matters and errands for guest stars and cast members.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.

James Brown (Sportscaster)

Personal Assistant
05.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Assisted talent for on-set preparation/needs (CBS, Showtime) for “live” national broadcasted sporting events/games
  • Shadowed talent in preparation with show producers for ‘Run-of-Show’; ques; lead ins & outs; segment highlights; commercial breaks & more.
  • Researched and compiled media packs of relevant sports news; team/player stats
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Organized and attended meetings with sports agency’s and media company’s while compiling notes/reports for meeting recaps
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

Education

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY

Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
05.2013

University Overview

  • Minor, Television & Film Studies

Timeline

Manager of Production Facilities/OPS

Tv One
05.2020 - Current

Media Specialist

TV ONE Network & Radio One
10.2017 - 05.2020

Freelance Creative Artist

Sprinkles Entertainment LLC.
01.2017 - Current

TV Production Assistant

CBS Sports Network
01.2014 - 05.2016

Personal Assistant

James Brown (Sportscaster)
05.2012 - 08.2014

St. John's University

Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Training and Development
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Creativity
  • Intellectual Energy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Self Starter
  • Problem Resolution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dependable
  • Pro-active
  • Self-Discipline
  • Positive Language
  • Manage Objections
  • Visionary
  • Detail Oriented

Accomplishments

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Storer Information management System (SIMS)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • IBM Aspera (File Transfer)
  • Salesforce (CRM)
  • Kiosk + (Ortana)
  • Slack
  • Trello
  • Monday.com
  • Telestream (Vantage)

References

Jennifer McMillan, VP of Ops, Tv One

M: 240-444-3401

E: jmcmillan@tvone.tv


Tia Smith, SOL Productions

M: (310) 714-4054

E: talentedsol@gmail.com


Christine Harmon, Chrisfete Events LLC.

M: (302)382-3123

E: Chrissharmon@yahoo.com


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