CURRENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Commercial Specialist - Producer/News Operations Manager/Web Designer-Webmaster/News Programming Editor.
Sept. 2000 to Present, (Four different positions, see below for details.)
Central Florida News 13, Orlando, FL Bright House Networks.

Promoted to: News Programming Editor, September 2007 to Present (Note: company position title changed to Production Technician 2, June 2011)
In Sept. 2007, I took on the newly created position of News Programming Editor. The position entails coordinating, editing, uploads and programming for "Central Florida On Demand," "News 13 On Demand" and "You On Demand" for Central Florida News 13 and Bright House Networks. The three independent programming streams offer news, current events, special programming and viewer submitted content to Bright House subscribers.

The position requires coordinating with source content providers, editing on the non-linear Liquid editing system, VTS video transfer system, BMS, Showrunner network programming systems and PMG, along with other system programming software.

I am also responsible for creation, and editing of promotional spots and original material for selected presentations. "News 13 On Demand" offers selected news articles and features presented on News 13. "Central Florida On Demand" offers Bright House Production special programming, sports and documentary content.

The position includes establishing content suitability and acquiring content from varied and creative resources.

AVID Composer Certified, Proficient on AVID Liquid, Sony Vegas Pro and Final Cut Pro 7. Proficient with video switching and routing equipment, audio and sound recording equipment. Proficient with studio and field lighting equipment, Proficient with ENG and EFP digital cameras systems and camera support systems.

Extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and After Effects.

Experience with ENG Live Truck operation, satellite and analog microwave. Experience on EFP multi-camera production trucks. Extensive experience on multi-microphone placement and sound recording systems in a EFP environment.

Promoted to: Web Designer-Webmaster, January 2003 to September 2007
In January of 2003 I was promoted to the newly created position of Web Designer/Webmaster. Initially responsible for all development, design, graphics, and code pre-start-up and launch of the new Central Florida News 13 Web site. Working with management and news staff to include appropriate content and working with Bright House Internet staff to implement the site. (Bright House is our server host.) Also involved with staff selection, scheduling and web staff training.

With staff growth and delegation of my original duties I am currently responsible for day-to-day operation, copy-editing of the site. The staff updates the site seven days a week. I report directly to the Director of News Programming.

I am responsible for content selection, copy editing and posting of news and feature content seen on www.cfnews13.com. This includes News, Weather, Sports, Living, Feature, promotions, advertising, design and creation of special segment/sections. Also, management of breaking news e-mail, pager and cell phone alerts and breaking news pop-up banners.

I am proficient in the AP/BBC ENPS Electronic News Production System,Dalet Systems, Microsoft Word, Dream Weaver, Fire Works, Photoshop, Image Ready, Flash, Excel, Web Trends, Newsmaker, multiple browsers as well as Avid Composer, Liquid and Vortex, ImMix, Media 100 and Toaster non linear edit systems.

I am proficient in Mac through OSX Tiger and Windows 2000 operating systems as well as PC and Mac computer hardware repair.

I have good spelling and grammar skills as well as being trained in AP style. Proficient in technical, TV, film, promotion and journalistic news writing styles.

I am also responsible for editing and preparing video stories for Central Florida On Demand. Each day I select stories, edit in Vortex and prep for uploading. Preparation includes writing metadata, a TV Guide style promo for each clip. I edit clips for content, adding lead and tag elements and digitations to Mpeg2 and FTP upload to server.

News Operations Manager, October 2001 to January 2003
In October 2001 I transferred from the Ad Sales division to the News Division.

Responsible for day-to-day supervision, scheduling, training, reviews and hiring recommendations of a technical staff of 18 to 20 employees, including directors, editors, photographers, audio tech and master control tech's. 

I was responsible for keeping complete and up-to-date records on all staff, fleet and production equipment. Responsible for ordering consumables including tape and other technical equipment as needed. Responsible for maintenance of a fleet of 17 vehicles including 2 Wolf Coach Microwave trucks and one Micro Wave/ Satellite hybrid.  I was responsible for scheduling of camera and technical equipment to a staff of over 20 one-man-band reporters.

As in any management or staff position I promoted company policy, values and goals to staff and crew by direction, training and example, and I safe guard the confidentiality of any information in my possession.

As needed I filled in as ENG microwave truck operator and photographer, shooting on DVC Pro cameras and edit on DVC edit equipment. I also filled in as needed as VO talent for station promotions.

I am proficient in operation of studio equipment, remote production microwave trucks and ENG live truck, analog and digital microwave and analog satellite truck operation.

Commercial Specialist, Producer, September 2000 to October 2001
Time Warner Communications, Now Bright House Networks, (a division of Advance Newhouse) Ad Sales Production, Orlando, FL
Producer/Director/Avid Editor for commercial productions. Budget range from $200 to $10,000. Responsible for taking :30, :60 and long format Ad Sales projects from first client contact, through script approval, production and editing to final project approval. Position includes client, AE interaction, Betacam SP and SX shooting, script writing, voice work, freelance and talent contracting and overall production scheduling and supervision. Editing on Avid Composer and Media 100 nonlinear editing systems, averaged from 3 to 5 commercials per week..

 In addition, I was responsible for design, creation and supervision of the TWC Production Department intranet and Internet sites including intranet scheduling system.

 I functioned as primary audio tech. and remote microwave production truck technician for remote truck shoots including sporting events and other local remotes. I also worked with the truck engineer in operation of the microwave broadcast system. I also provide voice and on-camera talent, technical assistance and remote entertainment production assistance, as needed.

PAST PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
June 1994 to September 2000, Comcast Cable / Comcast Ad Sales Production Group, (Four different positions, see below for details.)
Comcast Cable, Ad Sales Production.

Web Designer & Banner Artist, May 2000 to September 2000 (In addition to next position.)
Web Designer  and  Banner Artist for Comcast Cable nationwide InYourTown .com sites. Working in Michigan and Florida from home I produced feature pages, web coupons and all banner ads used nationally by Comcast Online

Position included client contact, ad copy writing and web/graphic design.

Skills used include writing html, dhtml and Java.  Software used Dream Weaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, FTP and other web related programs. Trained in PC and Mac platforms.

Projects seen on Comcast Online services in Detroit, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Jersey, Florida and other selected U.S. cities.

I ended the contract with Comcast due to a conflict of interest in taking a position with AOL Time Warner in Orlando.

Writer/ Producer/Avid Editor/Web Site Designer, Comcast Regional Production Facility. Ad Sales, Center Line, MI, June 1999 to June 2000.
Trained in Internet design and software. Initiated Ad Sales internet web design capabilities at Center Line facility. Designed and built Ad Sales web sites, including: indetroitauto.com, inyourtownmall.com and Cyber Saver on indetroit.com.

Trained in Dream Weaver, Photoshop and other related web software. Continued Avid editing and edit training. Trained in Mac computer maintenance. Responsible for all Avid edit and graphic stations maintenance, upgrade and repair. Assumed responsibility for all Ad Sales production equipment maintenance, including Beta SP, field equipment, lighting and in studio facilities. Continued responsibility for staff training. VO/talent as needed.

April 1996 to June 1999
Senior Avid Editor Comcast Regional Production Facility. Comcast Ad Sales, Center Line, MI
One of two senior editors responsible for the editing of all commercial productions for the combined southeast Michigan region, Comcast Ad Sales Department. Responsible for staff and intern training on the Avid Xpress edit system. Continued responsibility for an expanded Intern Program. Responsible for edit system maintenance and upgrade recommendations. Responsible for consumables ordering and inventory.

June 1994 to April 1996
Ad Sales Production Manager, Comcast Cable TV, Taylor/Garden City, MI
Producer/Director/Editor, one-man-band for all commercial productions. Responsible for taking :30, :60 & long format Ad Sales projects from first client contact, through script approval, production & editing to final project approval. Position includes client, AE interaction, Betacam shooting, script writing, voice work, freelance & talent contracting and overall production scheduling and supervision. Editing on ImMix Turbo Cube non-linear editing system, averaged from 5 to 8 commercials per week, on ImMix editing systems. Responsible for equipment field maintenance/scheduling. Supervisor of Ad Sales Internship program. Responsible for new equipment recommendations. Responsible for department budget, purchasing, and documentation. Voice and on-camera talent as needed.

February 1977 to December 1993
Video Coordinator, Mercy Health Services, International, St. Joseph Mercy, Pontiac, Michigan.
Production/direction and editing of all medical, corporate training and PR productions at the senior corporate level for a multi-facility medical hospital chain. Also responsible for a three person video media department.

Legal and medical training and documentation video production at all levels of care. Produced and directed advertising material, projects for re-sale and internal use. Projects marketed through Lippincot. The 1993 income total from video sales was over $450,000.00.

Supervision of studio facilities, NewTek Video Toaster 4.0 w/Flier and technical crew. Operation of satellite down-link, CCTV systems and supervision of up-link productions. Responsible for all purchasing, budget and management of video unit.

Responsible for in-house production facility and editing suite, including capital budget purchases, staff management and training, equipment maintenance and scheduling.

Medical ideography and photography trained. Universal Precautions certified. Trained in medical terminology. I have taped and edited many types of surgery including open heart, joint replacement and craniotomy Also video documented Dr Gazayerli instruments for laprascopic surgery for clinical trials.

Set Designer and Studio Manager, Detroit Tubeworks, (The Video Group), Detroit, Michigan. September 1973 to April 1974
Location and rental of studio facilities, studio setup and equipment rental arrangements, construction of three dimensional animation table sets, per working drawings from L. Larson (former Disney animator) for use in a 35mm cinema short, (Barrington Bunny).

Producer Director, January 1970 to August 1973
Supervision of studio and technical crews and direction of live and taped programs. Organization and direction of special event programming, (i.e., Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Florida Citrus Open  and CBS live coverage and network  feeds for news department events).

Director of nightly 6:PM and 11:PM news blocks, worked with assignment editor and news anchor Ben Ackrig, coordinating CBS feeds, film/tape and live material, directed on-air program. Worked with CBS News on NASA launches from Cape Kennedy.  Filled in as needed as on-air announcer.
Leave of absence for military service (See USN*).

Leave of absence for military service (See USN*). December 1968 to December 1970

EDUCATION:

ORGANIZATIONS:

1997 to Present - S.A.F.D. Society of American Fight Directors

NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL AWARDS:

1985 - American Hospital Assoc. - 1st Place -"Silently, Lovingly ....", CO-Producer/Director/Editor/Camera

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Heather Hruby - Web Editor, Central Florida News 13.Hhruby@cfnews13.com

SALARY HISTORY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 I am a native of Florida, graduate of Maynard Evans High School in Orlando.

I am competent in the operation of most video switching and FX equipment, including linear and non-linear, A/B roll, time code editors, including, Liquid, Vortex, Avid Xpress (Avid certified), Avid Composer, Sony Vegas Pro, Final Cut Pro,Premier, ImMix Turbo Cube, Media 100, NewTek Video Toaster 4.0 with Flier.      

I have experience in all video formats, including 2" Quad, 1”, Beta SP& SX, DVC Pro, mini DV, DV 50 and DV25, U-Matic, High 8, VHS and SVHS. I have operated all types of cameras and configurations, (ENG, EFP and studio) including digital and HD.

I have experience with Apple Macintosh, system OSX, Windows Vista to DOS and Amiga DOS, 2000 & 4000 computer systems. Trained on Microsoft Word, Fire Works, Flash, Excel,  Infinit-D 3-D, Logomotion, Aldus PageMaker, Power Goo, Morph and much more. 

I have advanced training on After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, and Dream Weaver MX.

At home have a HP Media Center with Windows Vista using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dream Weaver, Flash, Fire Works and PageMaker, Excel, Audacity, MixCraft, Sony Vegas Pro 10, Ultimate, Kristal and more.   I also have a laptop with much the same software to allow field work.

I have a portable Podcasting kit with a five mic capacity mixer, Zoom H2 digital audio recorder, range of microphones including lav, stick and shotgun mics.

My writing credits includes over 1000 commercial spots, over three hundred industrial and medical training programs, promotions, talk shows, documentaries and variety programs.

I have on-camera experience as a show co-host, spot announcer, actor and industrial announcer. I am a user of the Ear™. My on-camera credits include Unsolved Mysteries for NBC and numerous fifth market local spots. As an on or off camera narrator, announcer or character voice I have done thousands of VO’s.

I am a member of S.A.F.D (Society of American Fight Directors). I am trained in theatrical stage combat and stunt work including sword, fire arms, high falls and hand to hand stage and video/film/stage fight choreography.

I work well in a team or as a one man band. I have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Availability: Two weeks of employment acceptance.
Salary Range: Very negotiable.
Scheduling: Most shift schedules acceptable.

Check out these pages for more information:
Personal Web Site Examples of my work and the depth of my training.
Central Florida News 13 I originally designed the site and served as Webmaster for five years.
Spot Demo Check my storyboard resume. It has some of the award winning commercials I have done in graphic form. )

Please feel free to call at any time.

Head Sheet, and Demo Tape, Web Demo available on request.(Please specify, DVD, DVC Pro or AVI./MPEG2. Mac/PC CD)

Jim Sawyer
209 Rialto Road
Poinciana, FL 34759

Home Phone . 863-852-7078 - Personal Cell . 321-403-2668
Work Cell . 407-760-4377 - News 13 . 407-513-1335

E-mail to request a DVD demo with past work.
E-mail us at - jimsawyereditor@gmail.com

NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL AWARDS:

1999 - THE VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS - Award of Excellence - "Survival", Chester Boot, Videographer/Editor

1999 - TELLY AWARDS - Winner - "Cutting Edge", Today's Headlines, Editor

1999 - TELLY AWARDS - Finalist - "Survival", Chester Boot, Videographer/Editor

1999 - TELLY AWARDS - Finalist - "Image SE MI", Comcast, Writer/Producer/Videographer//Editor/VO

1997 - GOLDEN GOBO AWARDS - Winner, (Best Comcast Spot Nation Wide.), "Survival", Video/ Editor

1995 - TELLY AWARDS - Winner - "It's My Car", Saturn of Southgate, Writer/Producer/Interviewer/Editor

1987 - Michigan Safety Council - 2nd Place - "Bomb Threats & Search Techniques", Mercy, Dir./Editor/Writer

1985 - American Hospital Assoc. - 1st Place -"Silently, Lovingly ....", CO-Producer/Director/Editor/Camera

1972 - ADDY - Amer. Advertising Federation of Florida - 1st Place- Radio,"Great Expectations" Writer/Talent

 
 

Videographer Awards

Telly Awards

Comcast Golden GOBO Award

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