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With over 35 years in network television, I bring deep experience in live broadcast production, multi-camera operations, and post-production editing. I’ve worked extensively with CBS and Paramount, overseeing studio and field productions with precision and reliability. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and VizRT systems including Viz Multiplay, Viz Trio, and Viz Artist, I deliver polished visual storytelling from capture to final edit.
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English
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Work Experience
Lead Director/Lead Technical Director at NHK Japan Broadcasting
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Directed daily live newscast productions and live interviews. Produced newscasts using Viz Mosart automation software and Viz One MAM to ingest, manage, and edit video feeds; managed personnel and equipment and served in standby for breaking news; handled vendor quotes and support tickets.
Freelance Technical Director at CBS News
August 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025Responsible for technical operation and supervision of crew at the ViacomCBS studio (1515 Broadway). Operated Sony switcher, VizRT, Viz MultiPl, Corio display systems, Planar displays; oversaw studio graphics and production workflows for daily newscasts.
Specialist/Adjunct Faculty at Suffolk County Community College
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Direct instruction on television studio/control room operations including NewTek Tricaster 860; managed 18 Apple iMacs with Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro X; instructed editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Final Cut; researched and recommended equipment purchases based on budget and class schedules.
Graphics Playback Technician at CBS Sports, CBS News
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Staff control room technician involved with a majority of live productions. Used VizTrio with MOS ENPS graphics display systems; trained personnel for single-operator productions. Executed graphics for three Winter Olympics, MLB, and NFL productions; earned three National Emmy Awards.
Associate Professor at Long Island University, Post
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Taught a weekly course on producing the TV newscast, covering ENG and TV studio production standards; instructed students in use of news gathering equipment and software such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
Operator at Cablevision Systems – Long Island Sports Network, News 12 Long Island
December 31, 1988 - December 31, 1988Gained a wide range of production experience in sports field production; served as startup operator for News 12 Long Island and trained other operators in equipment use.
Graphics Operator/Graphics at WGRZ-TV
December 31, 1984 - December 31, 1984Operated graphics from Chyron and Harris Stillstore; engaged in field commercial production and WGRZ-TV News studio productions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at SUNY College at Buffalo
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1983Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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