Tracy Zofkie-Pelini
Video Editor
Orland Park,United States
Summary
Knowledgeable Producer, Editor, and Camera Operator with nearly 30 years experience. Portfolio includes sports, weekly broadcast programming, commercials, training and safety videos, music videos, corporate communications, digital marketing and social media content. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior work ethic. Passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer/Editor/Videographer
Eyelight Studios
10.2004 - Current
- 18+ years working with a variety of clients to develop, design, and create numerous videos for both broadcast and corporate audiences
- Collaborate closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
- Manage creation of video assets based on client and stakeholder requirements from script development, to production and post production, through to delivery of assets.
- Oversee various freelance crews while in the field during production, ensuring client's vision and requirements are met and delivery is on-time.
- Extremely knowledgeable in a variety of video formats and delivery specifications for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Continually delivering outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Video Editor
NBC News
10.2003 - 06.2009
- Grass Valley non-linear editor creating video clips in various lengths for newscasts and digital platforms
- Worked collaboratively with producers, reporters, and ENG crews to produce content.
- Managed tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Video Editor
Video Impressions, Inc.
01.1997 - 10.2003
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Worked collaboratively with internal and external creative teams to develop look and feel of each video asset.
- Managed client expectations and required deliverables in a timely and efficient manner.
Editor/Camera Operator
Access Video
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Camera operator and editor for variety of broadcast programs in various areas of interest including sports, religion, politics, and music.
- Collaborated with producers to shoot and edit a daily 30-minute recap horse racing show which aired on Sports Channel Chicago.
- Technical skills included camera operations, linear editing, Chyron graphics, and voice over recordings.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Managed strict deadlines while adhering to broadcast standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Video Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL1993
Skills
- Video Editing
- Video Production
- Videography
- Camera Operator
- Editing
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Closed Captioning
- Stress Tolerance
- Administration and Management
Accomplishments
Telly Award - 2018
Producer/Editor • Selected for recognition based on excellence in Branded Content.
Telly Award - 2016
Producer/Editor • Selected for recognition based on excellence in Commercials and Marketing Videos.
Chicago/Midwest Chapter, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Nominee - October 2005
Editor • Nominaed for Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled New Program, Spot Coverage and Breaking News
Timeline
Producer/Editor/Videographer
Eyelight Studios
10.2004 - Current
Video Editor
NBC News
10.2003 - 06.2009
Video Editor
Video Impressions, Inc.
01.1997 - 10.2003
Editor/Camera Operator
Access Video
01.1994 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Video Production
Columbia College Chicago
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