Nigel McGregor
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Skilled Technician and UAV Pilot, adept at asset deployment, developing schedules, and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering over 25 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
NFL Network - Contract
04.2012 - Current
- Worked with Engineers during construction of Dallas Cowboys Headquarters (The Star) to ensure NFL Network's needs & interests were addressed.
- Install and maintain permanent remote live shot locations for NFL Network including PTZ cameras, lighting, audio and networking systems.
- Complete partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Follow work orders and manufacturer specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Maintain highest standards of professionalism working with professional athletes and celebrities.
UAV Pilot in Command / Director of Photography
Nigel McGregor DP, LLC
01.2009 - Current
- FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot. Providing aerial video and still production for Raytheon, NHL, as well as documentary & marketing projects. Keep detailed UAV flight logs.
- Digital Asset Management
- Physical asset management and maintenance of all UAV, video and still equipment.
- Research new technologies and trends to provide the highest quality product to clients in a timely manner.
- Work with clients to develop best practices for each project.
- Managing video production and broadcast crews, maintaining the highest standards.
- Video and still photo acquisition for Raytheon, NFL, NHL, ESPN, CBS Sports as well as various marketing projects.
- Work with production department heads to discuss project goals and video/still needs.
- Provided guidance to junior crew members on best practices in broadcast journalism and video production.
Photojournalist
Voom HD News
02.2004 - 12.2008
- Co-produced and shot daily news stories.
- Researched story ideas and contacted relevant sources of information.
- Traveled extensively both domestically and internationally for various assignments.
- In charge of physical and digital assets for Dallas Bureau, maintaining camera/audio equipment as well as an extensive tape and digital library.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working on assignments in remote locations.
- Utilized advanced digital photography equipment to create stunning visual stories.
- Used Final Cut Pro to edit stories in the field and uploaded files digitally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication and Journalism
East Texas State University
Commerce, TX09.1993
Skills
- Team leadership
- Aerial photography and video
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting & maintenance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Asset management
- Developing best practices
- Deadline management
- Interviewing techniques
- Photo editing
- Project management
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
NFL Network - Contract
04.2012 - Current
UAV Pilot in Command / Director of Photography
Nigel McGregor DP, LLC
01.2009 - Current
Photojournalist
Voom HD News
02.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication and Journalism
East Texas State University
WEBSITE
www.NigelMcGregorDP@gmail.com