SERG DAVIS
Charlotte,NC
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility
CBS Sports
Charlotte, NC
05.2014 - Current
- Assisted cameraman at various talent shots
- Assisted with fiber cable set up and tear down
Director’s Production Assistant
Fox Sports South
Charlotte, NC
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted director and producer with stats, accommodations
- Performed other support duties for the director and producer
Director’s Personal Assistant
NBC
Charlotte, NC
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted director and producer with stats, accommodations
- Performed other support duties for the director and producer
Radio News Assistant, TV Production Assistant
WOSU Radio and Television
Columbus, OH
10.1998 - Current
- Wrote and reported for WOSU radio. Edited sound bites on Short-Cut Editor. Performed Q/A interviews. Operated Studio camera, Shading, Chyron, teleprompter, lighting, Floor Director
- Wrote impactful story on tutoring program at Ohio State
- Provided invaluable support for meeting noon air time deadlines in writing scripts and editing sound
- Helped WOSU meet fund raising goals
- Videotaped special town meeting
Stage Hand
IATSE
Charlotte, NC
11.2008 - 02.2012
- Worked as carpenter for stage building
- Worked as electrician’s stage grip
- Worked in stage video department
Utility
ESPN
Charlotte, NC
05.2001 - 05.2010
- Assisted cameraman and RF crew along with remote TV for talent
- Worked at NASCAR, NFL NRHA, soccer
- Assisted talent at NASCAR events
Utility
FOX Sports
Charlotte, NC
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Assisted with clearing the cable for cameramen as well as RF operator
- Worked at NASCAR as RF and jerk cam crew member
- Worked as battery back up technician during NASCAR races
- Worked as utility at NFL sport productions
Utility/Runner
NBC
Charlotte, NC
04.2002 - 09.2009
- Worked as grip, parabolic microphone operator
- Worked at arena football
- Worked at national swimming remotes
- Worked at Democratic national convention
Utility/Stagehand/Grip
Lyon Video
Columbus, OH
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Assisted Dolly Grip and Cameraman during live concert taping
- Was selected by Lyon Video management to take part in a very special live concert digital videotaping of the “Michael W Smith” concert featuring “Mercy Me” and “Amy Grant”
- Received much acclaim for performance at concert
Utility/Grip
Columbus Crew/Insight Video
Columbus, OH
10.2001 - 10.2003
- Provided cable clearance for handheld cameraman on field and sidelines for both soccer games and football games
- Provided invaluable support at the Women’s Soccer World Cup
- Was selected to be utility at the high school state championship for 2 years in a row
- Consistent member of the Columbus Crew in-house video crew team for 2 years in a row
Videographer
Athletic Video, The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
10.1998 - 10.1999
- Videotaped various varsity sports for training and promotional purposes.
- Operated studio and hand held camera at games for various sports
- Raised expectation of coaches for team performances
- Increased team performances
- Produced individualized training tape
Production Assistant
Ohio Medical Network (OMEN-TV)
Columbus, OH
12.1998 - 09.1999
- Operated Studio camera for doctors cable instruction program. Performed hand-held field shoots for doctor conferences and lectures.
- Helped produce special commercials for Red Cross
- Finished special projects for doctors
Production Technician
WCMH/NBC News 4
Columbus, OH
08.1998 - 10.1998
- Operated Studio camera, teleprompter, Tape Operator, Master Control, Graphics, Chyron, Anchor script organizer
- Completed over 60 live TV news broadcast in both in early morning and evening newscasts
- Prepared vital last minute scripts for anchors
News Assistant (Intern)
WBTV
Charlotte, NC
09.1996 - 02.1997
- Wrote many new stories used for noonday and afternoon broadcasts.
- Gathered sound bites from field shoots. Performed interviews with clients and videotaped stories for usage. Cuts only editing and hand held field camera.
- Successfully covered many sensitive stories over 11 stories aired
Production Engineer (Freelance)
NBC News Channel
Charlotte, NC
06.1996 - 12.1996
- Received and sent out broadcast stories from around country and world to affiliate stations via satellite.
- Also wrote stories and transferred news stories by news on demand computer network
- Brought station through busy Olympic season
- Covered many breaking stories
- Assistant with over 3 technical emergencies
Production Assistant
Time Warner Cable Public Access
Charlotte, NC
03.1993 - 03.1996
- Operated studio camera, Graphics, Chyron, Tape Operator, Grip, Set build up, ENG Camera Operator
- Successfully completed over 60 shows
- Performed over 10 remotes
Education
B.A. - Germanic Languages and Literature
The Ohio State University
01-1999
A.A. - Pre-Liberal Arts and Communication
Central Piedmont Community College
01-1993
Accomplishments
- Bargained for music rights to use in video project from both BMI and Warner Bros. Records
- Produced and directed videos
- Presented various video projects to Mecklenburg County Health Department of North Carolina
- Acrobat in music by Canadian Artist Nicola
- Acted in movie “Eddie” starring Whoopi Goldberg
- Acted in several TV commercials
Affiliations
IBEW local 1200 member, IATSE Local 322 worker (non union member), NABET Local 31
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Central Piedmont Community College/ Dance Central Charlotte, NC Stage lighting, Builder, Grip Central Piedmont Community College/ Dance Central Charlotte, NC Stage lighting, Builder, Grip
Timeline
Utility
CBS Sports
05.2014 - Current
Director’s Production Assistant
Fox Sports South
09.2009 - Current
Director’s Personal Assistant
NBC
09.2009 - Current
Stage Hand
IATSE
11.2008 - 02.2012
Utility
FOX Sports
09.2005 - 09.2009
Utility/Stagehand/Grip
Lyon Video
10.2003 - 10.2004
Utility/Runner
NBC
04.2002 - 09.2009
Utility/Grip
Columbus Crew/Insight Video
10.2001 - 10.2003
Utility
ESPN
05.2001 - 05.2010
Production Assistant
Ohio Medical Network (OMEN-TV)
12.1998 - 09.1999
Radio News Assistant, TV Production Assistant
WOSU Radio and Television
10.1998 - Current
Videographer
Athletic Video, The Ohio State University
10.1998 - 10.1999
Production Technician
WCMH/NBC News 4
08.1998 - 10.1998
News Assistant (Intern)
WBTV
09.1996 - 02.1997
Production Engineer (Freelance)
NBC News Channel
06.1996 - 12.1996
Production Assistant
Time Warner Cable Public Access
03.1993 - 03.1996
B.A. - Germanic Languages and Literature
The Ohio State University
A.A. - Pre-Liberal Arts and Communication
Central Piedmont Community College