Richard Rooks
Clermont,FL
Summary
Results-driven sports broadcasting professional with a successful track record at Palm Beach Atlantic University and expertise in live broadcast coordination. Skilled camera operator for Florida Atlantic University, delivers visually compelling work. Posses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, seeking dynamic roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance
Digital Wave Productions
01.2023 - 12.2023
- As a camera operator for Florida Atlantic University, I worked with directors and producers to determine best camera placement for production scenes.
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
- Captured footage for the in-house broadcast for college football, basketball, softball, and baseball
- Worked an ESPN game using their equipment for a Top 10 Florida Atlantic Basketball game
- Used the 3play system to direct and do replay for the Florida Atlantic Basketball and Baseball games.
Production Supervisor
Palm Beach Atlantic University
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Put together crew to work sporting events for Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Called games as Play-by Play and Color commentator for Volleyball, Mens and Women's Basketball, Baseball, and Softball
- Created and edited videos, scripts, and packages for the Sailfish Sports Network
- Successfully covered many sporting events working and communicating with a team to put together a broadcast for the Sailfish Sports Network.
- Collaborated with athletes and coaches to provide in depth coverage and compelling stories.
Educator
Lululemon
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Played a key role in maintaining a positive and customer-centric environment through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to customer needs and addressing inquiries with product expertise.
- Proactively engaged in ongoing product knowledge training to stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in the fitness and athleisure industry.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure seamless operations and a positive team dynamic.
Maintenance Crew Member
Isleworth
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for cutting cups at the golf course using a computer generated system that would tell me where to set and place the cup.
- While cutting cups, I was also checking greens all around looking for rough spots or patches to work on and fix later.
- Other than that, basic tasks around the course including trash picking up, mowing greens, removing big sticks, blowing leaves and debris off greens, fairways, and tee boxes. Would talk to members every now and then to ask what they thought about the course and what could be improved from their golf standpoint.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Broadcasting
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL12-2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Coaching
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Production Operations
- Live Camera Operations
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Educator
Lululemon
08.2023 - 12.2023
Freelance
Digital Wave Productions
01.2023 - 12.2023
Production Supervisor
Palm Beach Atlantic University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Maintenance Crew Member
Isleworth
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Broadcasting
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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