Shannon O'Dwyer

• Actively employed in a professional broadcast environment
• Mentor & train introductory and intermediate students on broadcast equipment
• Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
• Strengthen communication skills through regular interactions with others

Rhythm Cafe MKE is Milwaukee PBS' digital first music series showcasing the city's most talented artists. Each episode features exclusive, original, up-close and personal performances and profiles and profiles in which artists reveal the inspiration and influences behind their music.

• Videographer for digital content for the Milwaukee PBS Digital Services
• Shadow lead editor at Milwaukee PBS during editing process
• Self-lead coordination of shot composition and videography
• Collaborate with MBPS staff members in a professional setting
• Network with clients and offer strong and clear communication during shoots

Live at the Lakefront is a musical event partnership with the Milwaukee Rotary Club and the Discovery World Science Museum. Each summer, MPBS produces musical concerts directly on the shores of Lake Michigan featuring local and national musical acts available for viewing on the Milwaukee PBS Youtube Channel. Currently in production is a broadcast pilot representing the 2023 concert series; this is a student designed show that if well received will gain a regular air time on Channel 36.

• Produced, edited and acted in stand-ups for the roll-in digital content for the Milwaukee PBS Youtube Channel
• Live-directed several episodes and lead team as crew supervisor
• Acted in various leadership crew positions through the course of eight-weeks
• Collaborated with the other producers on the leadership team

Our student produced magazine show featuring the unique and diverse stories to be featuring one of the nation's largest 2-year technical colleges.

• Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others and build connections across the campus/community
• Identify issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problems
• Work effectively in fast-paced environments as a crew member on the series
• Created packages from conception to delivery, editing each under a strict timeline
• Exhibit strong time management skills, adherence to deadlines, adaptability and ability to take and revise based on critique
• Delivered above expectations as producer to build upon previous episodes

Milwaukee's longest running television series, produced by students, on Channels 10 and 36 for Milwaukee PBS. This show features Santa reading the Christmas letters of local children combined with student produced feature segments in a 5-part series for the 2023 season.

• Acted as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Producer
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
• Coordinated outreach of all talent within the program
• Proved ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
• Helped lead the production team as a strong and unified voice with the EP