Hello Clients, My name is Andre Combo and I have been in the Media and Arts Industry for the past 30 years. I have skills in various areas of Production and Post Productions. I have worked in front of the camera and be hide the scenes. I am a violinist and presently I am teaching violin to middle school students. I would be an asset to your production by way of voice over, original musical scoring, digital digitization of assets, library Media assets, editing and lighting for your productions. Please consider my skills for any of your current productions.

Andre Combo

Hello Clients, My name is Andre Combo and I have been in the Media and Arts Industry for the past 30 years. I have skills in various areas of Production and Post Productions. I have worked in front of the camera and be hide the scenes. I am a violinist and presently I am teaching violin to middle school students. I would be an asset to your production by way of voice over, original musical scoring, digital digitization of assets, library Media assets, editing and lighting for your productions. Please consider my skills for any of your current productions.

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Hello Clients,
My name is Andre Combo and I have been in the Media and Arts Industry for the past 30 years. I have skills in various areas of Production and Post Productions. I have worked in front of the camera and be hide the scenes. I am a violinist and presently I am teaching violin to middle school students. I would be an asset to your production by way of voice over, original musical scoring, digital digitization of assets, library Media assets, editing and lighting for your productions. Please consider my skills for any of your current productions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Knowledge Engineer at EDG IO Inc
June 2, 2021 - March 2, 2024
Knowledge of streaming media content to Verizon locations in New York and New Jersey; maintain SeaChange, Baton, Harmonic encoders, and Verizon security suite; operate audio soundboard; manage Public, Education and Government Channels for the Fios Network; oversee content quality and integration activities.
Video Encoding Specialist at Verizon Media
November 2, 2006 - June 2, 2021
Responsible for the overall quality of Video on Demand and ad Insertion for Verizon Fios TV; encoding and uploading sporting events; convert videotape, DVD and older formats to digital; utilize Tandberg encoder, Baton encoder, Harmonics system, Cisco systems and Verizon Security suite; manage Public, Education and Government channels; monitor feeds to Cox Cable network and coordinate payback content.
Library Services Manager at Black Entertainment Television (BET)
March 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
Managed overall operations and training of librarians in Washington, DC; also supported Denver, NYC, and Burbank; provided customer service to BET departments; assisted with rights clearance for broadcast documentation for BET archival footage; prepared BET content for home video and library staff to transfer analog video to digital broadcast.
Stock Footage Sales Representative at National Geographic Society
March 1, 1995 - March 1, 2000
Responsible for stock footage sales to worldwide producers; worked with National Geographic Television staff; renewed live contracts and managed international sales of historic film footage; handled daily coverage of legislative events.
Library Supervisor at C-SPAN
October 1, 1989 - March 1, 1995
Managed video tape archives and duplication operations; created licensing and duplication division for C-SPAN network; maintained daily operations of media deliveries to on-air master control; provided customer service for C-SPAN programming.
Media Librarian at Andre Perry, Ltd
May 1, 1988 - October 1, 1989
Directed library operations for this post-production facility; created magnetic numbering system for tapes; cataloged incoming artwork; initiated labeling program; assisted deaf staff with sign language.
Media Distribution Manager at Gallaudet University
May 1, 1987 - May 1, 1988
Assisted patrons and students with media software/hardware use in the media library; scheduled rooms and equipment; managed film/video transfers and duplication; tracked circulation and sales metrics; ordered video assets for staff and patrons.
Master Control Operations / Library Supervisor at WNVT (Northern Virginia Public Television)
May 1, 1986 - May 1, 1987
Oversaw Master Control Operations and library supervision; handled satellite feeds to Richmond stations; uplinked programs through microwave servers; managed supplies for productions; daily master control operations.
Assistant to the Director at The National Theatre
January 1, 1985 - May 1, 1986
Provided assistance to the theatre director; supported National Theatre production planning; organized weekly show showcases; assisted with library and production tasks and helped promote weekly free performances.

Education

Mass Communications Bachelor's Degree at Norfolk State University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Education