Preston Jean
Summary
With a proven track record at StoneWater Church, I excel in leading diverse teams and managing complex production schedules. Experienced with production management, focusing on optimizing operations and leading teams. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Granbury Campus Production Lead
StoneWater Church
10.2023 - Current
- Act as the Production Lead for the Granbury Campus.
- Collaborate closely with the Central Production Lead to implement the production vision at the campus.
- Manage venue staff to ensure the vision is consistently upheld across all venues.
- Provide support for any issues that arise in other venues on campus.
- Coordinate with external events and ministries to address production-related needs.
- Archive Granbury Campus service recordings using Dropbox.
- Utilize the Adobe Creative suite to create thumbnails across different social media platforms.
- Monitor equipment performance, coordinating regular maintenance checks and repairs to minimize unplanned downtime events.
- Coordinate with other departments for seamless integration of cross-functional tasks, resulting in smoother operations.
Central Video Specialist
StoneWater Church
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Schedule and manage the team at the Broadcast Campus.
- Provide training on ProPresenter, camera operation, and other video equipment among al campuses.
- Address all support tickets related to video systems.
- Offer real-time support for video and streaming issues during Sunday services.
- Serve as Video Director for church-wide events and camps.
- Enhanced video production quality by implementing advanced editing techniques and software tools.
- Archive all church services using Dropbox.
Internal AVL Integrator
StoneWater Church
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Install and terminate SDI cables.
- Install and terminate Cat6 and Cat5 cables.
- Rig trussing for aerial setups.
- Led projects that required multiple people and teams.
- Maintained a "get it done" mindset during busy times
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all integration projects, facilitating knowledge transfer among team members as well as future maintenance efforts.
- Resolved issues that may arise in equipment or team difficulty.
Broadcast Producer
StoneWater Church
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Build, train, and lead camera operators.
- Monitor live streams across multiple social media platforms.
- Serve as Video Director when needed
- Set up and dismantle camera equipment.
- Operate professional cameras for live events.
- Create YouTube thumbnails using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Led production teams in creating high-quality content that consistently met or exceeded leadership standards.
Kids Ministry Producer
StoneWater Church
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Lighting programming and design.
- Basic audio engineering skills.
- Develop and train the production team.
- Work with Kids Ministry Leadership to deliver a smooth and professional service.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Production Volunteer
StoneWater Church
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Operate cameras and direct video production.
- Manage lighting programs effectively.
- Collaborate with the producer to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Create and manage speaker notes.
- Ensured the highest quality of workmanship, contributing to the overall success of the production.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes or unforeseen obstacles while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Burleson Collegiate High School
Burleson, TX05-2022
Skills
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Team Coordination
- Workflow Management
- Technical knowledge
- Production Scheduling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Dropbox
- Google Suite
- Video Production
- Post Production
- Photography
- Filming
- Video Editing
- Production Management
- Cable Termination
Timeline
Granbury Campus Production Lead
StoneWater Church
10.2023 - Current
Central Video Specialist
StoneWater Church
06.2022 - 10.2023
Internal AVL Integrator
StoneWater Church
03.2021 - 06.2022
Broadcast Producer
StoneWater Church
01.2021 - 04.2022
Kids Ministry Producer
StoneWater Church
03.2020 - 01.2021
Production Volunteer
StoneWater Church
11.2014 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hill College
High School Diploma -
Burleson Collegiate High School
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