Tristan McKnight
Video Technician
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated professional offering proficiency in media processing and management combined with strong audio and video skills. Team member with a focus on effective collaboration and project execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Video Technician
NASA - National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Houston, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Directed live broadcasts, events and recordings for NASA public education and entertainment channels.
- Partnered with the Center Director to produce monthly informational videos for for all of the Johnson Space Center employees during COVID teleworking.
- Produced and edited engaging and dynamic videos quarterly to summarize the work performed on the International Space Station.
- Organized various media assets and managing the file backup to digital asset management systems.
- Interfaced with clients to explain technical operations and instill confidence in pre and post production scenarios.
- Contributed in strategic meetings that focused on developing ideas for improving the departments output.
Systems Technician III
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Analyzed processed, and archived various formats of media in direct support of the International Space Station and other international space agencies for their continued success.
- Provided monthly reports to management on operators completed work orders through our computer systems and software.
- Trained and educated new operators on the Dalet, asset management system and proper use of various media equipment.
- Developed standard operating procedures and work instructions for new equipment as well as revising old standards of operation for greater efficiency.
Systems Technician
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed and processed multiple satellite downlink streams of audio video from the International Space Station through our multimedia asset management system.
- Ensured media was properly archived to the National Archive as well as processed this data in various formats for delivery to clients to review for their respective space agencies.
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Provided operational and technical support to NASA Mission Control and international partners during complex and non-complex phases
- Submitted daily reporting on completed tasks and other mission related information.
Media Production Assistant
Windsor Village U.M.C
Houston, TX
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Directed weekly live worship services.
- Managed a team volunteers and maintained audio/video production schedules.
- Trained a team of volunteers to operate analog and digital video systems including the Black Magic ATEM live production switcher and ProPresenter software.
- Generated media related content and sermon support for pastoral staff.
- Produced, recorded and edited weekly dynamic videos for adult and youth worship services using Final Cut Pro video editing software.
- Increased the quantity of videos produced which led to the improvement of the post production environment.
- Analyzed social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Created and maintained inventory of AV equipment and created documentation and instructions on proper usage.
Education
B.A. - Marketing
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX 08.2008 - 12.2013
Skills
Computer Skills
Data Entry
Adobe CC knowledge
Project Management
Social media
Live production
Project coordination
Digital video production process
Microsoft Office proficiency
Timeline
Video Technician
NASA - National Aeronautics And Space Administration
07.2019 - Current
Systems Technician III
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
06.2017 - 07.2019
Systems Technician
NASA Johnson Space Center
03.2014 - 06.2017
Media Production Assistant
Windsor Village U.M.C
06.2012 - 01.2015
B.A. - Marketing
University of Houston-Downtown
08.2008 - 12.2013