PROFILE
An experienced camera operator with over five years’ of progressive work in live entertainment and sports production.  Strong technical knowledge of handheld, pedestal, robotic and long lens cameras as well as familiarity with a jib arm.  A proven troubleshooter who works well independently and on teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY NAME								           2003-2004
Studio Camera Operator					               2003-2004

* Operated pedestal camera for “xxx,” a one-hour live show working
off two distinct sets and three robotic cameras for “xxx,” a three-hour daily live broadcast
* Took Initiative to learn basic moves on 6’ long jib. Managed jib shots in coordination with robotics together for a four week period
* Operated several handheld cameras for “xxx,” a half-hour live show
* Worked on technical teams up to ten people, contributing ideas resulting in unique shots for “xxx” and “xxx”
* Proven skills in responding to director’s requests in a timely manner to produce quality shows


COMPANY NAME								           1999-2003
Camera Operator						               2000-2003

* Used handheld, tripod and long lens cameras to provide exceptional coverage 
of live horse racing
* Set-up and operated cameras and associated lighting on a daily basis to ensure coverage deadlines were met
* Used excellent trouble shooting skills to resolve technical challenges during on-air coverage
* Trained and mentored two new camera operators and provided on-going support 
for a full season
* Demonstrated the ability to work well under pressure while contributing to a live, 
five-hour long show, five days a week
* Promoted to an elite camera crew and provided live coverage of weekly shows broadcast to national audiences through Sportsnet and The Score

	Credits include live national broadcasts of: 
		-The Queens Plate	- The Atto Mile
		-The Breeders Cup	- The Canadian International (viewed in 140 countries)
Relief Operator								           1999-2000

* Performed a variety of technical positions including camera, audio, VTR, graphics and switching
* Demonstrated team awareness by relieving the technicians during illness, vacations and breaks, without any interruption to the quality of the broadcast.
* Participated in a daily, live, five-hour simulcast show broadcast around to world.

EDUCATION

Film and Television Production Diploma with Honours			                    1999
Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology

Multi-Media Specialist Diploma with Honours 				                    1996
Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT /COMPUTER SKILLS

* RAD AMEC Advanced Robotic Broadcasting System (SCP MKII)
* Sony XD Blue Laser Optical Disc Camera
* Beta Cam SP

* Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word
* Excellent web researching skills


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Kipling Collegiate Institute of Communication and Technology		
Student Teacher

Rogers Cable TV 								
Camera Operator

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

* The art of television and movie making
* Dancing, music, and traveling