Resume
Experience
Aug. 2024 - Present
Broadcaster
Fighting Illini Productions
Champaign, Illinois
•Film collegiate sporting events, including basketball, football, and volleyball for the Big Ten network using JVC GY-HM850CHU cameras. Produce and display in-game graphics using Xpression software.
•Facilitate communication with the Big Ten network office in Chicago to produce live televised broadcasts.
•Serve as a relay operator. Capture, prepare, and play back video replay using 3Play and Mira Abekas.
•Direct, produce, and execute live shows using Xpression Switcher. Monitor feeds, set up the video switcher, design and trigger graphics and effects, integrate audio, configure mixers, and control video playback.
Selected Achievements:
•Routinely promoted to positions of increased responsibility. Assisted in training new videographers.
•Consistently achieved or exceeded all productivity and quality targets and goals.
Feb. 2024 - Oct. 2024
Videographer/Editor
University of Illinois Department of Sociology, Department of Bio-Engineering
Champaign, Illinois
Student Director of Production, Department of Sociology (Intern, Dr. Ruby Mendenhall) – March 2024 – October 2024
•Produced a 10-minute interview-style segment for the “What’s Left Behind?” documentary; coordinated all aspects of the video project lifecycle, from pre-production to post-production.
•Designed and created logos for the documentary using Adobe.
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Student Videographer / Photographer, Department of Bioengineering – February 2024 – May 2024
•Produced video publicity segments covering bioengineering events and news. Captured, edited, and produced video and photo content. Created promotional materials and managed media assets.
•Conducted 15+ filmed interviews with students and professors.
•Distributed videos across various platforms, including social media (YouTube, Instagram) and university websites.
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Education
Aug 2023 - Present
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Major: Advertising
Minor: Business
Champaign, Illinois
• Dean's list: Fall 2023
• Relevant coursework: Digital media production, Film production, Cinematography and sound design, Advertising and Brand strategy
Professional skillset
Ross Xpression
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Advertising Strategy
3Play/Mira