An Interactive / Creative professional with extensive Media, Sports, Business and Entertainment experience, in particular live and delayed information transmission and production. Results-focused News Editor with considerable experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining material and capturing breaking news stories. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
Channel 7 Australia
01.2009 - 09.2023
Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
Freelance Editor
Today Tonight
Sunrise/Morning Show/News, Production of items for Sunrise and Morning Show including Feature Packages, news stories, Business & Entertainment reviews, weather segments, vision/sound pieces (promos, integrations, graphics, music etc including channel specific reality programs [cooking, home improvements, Lifestyle] )
Live & Pre Production
Use of Quantel editing platform, INews servers, digital servers and associated devices
(inc
Ingest / transfer of various media formats such as MP4, .MOV files
FTP, Audio formats etc)
Liase with Producers, Library and Studio staff & monitor technical issues and relevant reporting procedure.
Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
Senior Program Preview and Quality Control
NPC MEDIA, Ch9, Ch7, Southern Cross Media
04.2019 - 12.2021
Senior QC & Preview – Program Quality Control and preparation for On Air
Transmission to ensure high quality product transmission and digital streaming for multiple clients
Program editing and fault resolution & escalation
Program & content classification
Promotional material co-ordination and placement
Liaise and coordinate with Presentation, Administration and Associated Departments.
Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
Updated quality control records and reports.
Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
Sunrise/Morning Show/News, Production of items for Sunrise and Morning Show including Feature Packages, news stories, Business & Entertainment reviews, weather segments, vision/sound pieces (promos, integrations, graphics, music etc including channel specific reality programs [cooking, home improvements, Lifestyle] )
Use of Quantel editing platform, INews servers, digital servers and associated devices
(inc
Ingest / transfer of various media formats such as MP4, .MOV files
FTP, Audio formats etc)
Liase with Producers, Library and Studio staff & monitor technical issues and relevant reporting procedure.
News Editor
Fox Sports Australia
04.2007 - 10.2009
Production of edited items for Fox Sports News incuding Bulletin Openers/Closers, news stories, vision/sound pieces, news updates and associated news material
Use of Quantel editing platform, Ardome and INews servers, digital VT and associated devices
Liase with Producers, News Exchange and Studio staff & monitor technical issues and relevant reporting procedure.
Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
Edited and reviewed content
Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
Personal trainer / Nutritionist
Fitness First / Franchised Sole Trader
11.2004 - 11.2006
Provide Health, Fitness & Exercise advice for individual clients including Exercise
Programming and Diet Planning
Injury & Postural Rehabilitation
Provide ongoing feedback and progress reports
Work within and Liase with Company Guidelines & Requirements.
Transmission Co-ordinator / Control Room Operator
The Playroom
04.2004 - 08.2005
Supervision of transmissions, including Digital Archive / Transmission server
management and associated devices, Digital procedure/technical implementation of
industry standards
Quality Control & Co-ordination, presentation and production of programme,
promotional and commercial material and information
Monitoring and maintaining transmission output in accordance with industry
standards and company policy
Liase with associated departments/employees
Technical and discrepancy reports and corresponding resolution and prevention
Professional working knowledge of digital transmission equipment and associated
devices.
Transmission Co-ordinator
S.B.S
11.2002 - 11.2003
Supervision of transmissions, including Digital Compression Streams and associated
management systems, Digital procedure/technical implementation and industry
standards
Co-ordination, presentation and production of programme, promotional and
commercial material and information
Monitoring and maintaining transmission output in accordance with industry
standards and company policy
Liase with associated departments/employees
Technical and discrepancy reports and corresponding resolution and prevention
Professional working knowledge of digital transmission equipment and associated
devices
Presentation Co-ordinator
Fox Sports Australia
02.2001 - 08.2002
Co-ordination, presentation and production of programme, promotional and
commercial material and information for 24/7 transmissions
Supervision of content quality, procedure/technical implementation and industry
standards with particular reference to live and delayed sports information, media and
associated events
Monitoring and maintaining transmission output in accordance with industry
standards and company policy
Liase with associated departments/employees
Technical and discrepancy reports and corresponding resolution and prevention
Professional working knowledge of digital transmission equipment and associated
devices
Training in Studio - vision switching
Presentation Co-ordinator
Foxtel Australia
10.1998 - 01.2001
Co-ordination, presentation and production of programme, promotional and
commercial material and information for 24/7 transmissions
(Louth Automation
Turbo-Media, Media Management systems and assoc
Devices.)
Supervision of content quality, procedure/technical implementation and industry
standards with particular reference to news and current affairs, entertainment, and
events of interest (live/delayed)
Monitoring and maintaining transmission output in accordance with industry
standards and company policy
Liase with associated departments/employees
CAST code of practice knowledge
Professional working knowledge of digital transmission equipment and associated
devices.
Presentation Co-ordinator
TCN Channel 9
05.1997 - 10.1998
Co-ordination, presentation and production of programme, promotional and
commercial material and information for 24/7 transmissions
Supervision of content quality, procedure/technical implementation and industry
standards and codes of practice (FACTS)
Monitoring and maintaining smooth and seamless transmission output in accordance
with industry standards and company policy
Liase with associated departments/employees
Technical and discrepancy reports and corresponding resolution and prevention
Professional working knowledge of digital transmission equipment and associated
devices.
On Air Videotape Operator
TCN Channel 9
08.1996 - 05.1997
Commercial and programme preview (video hard disk + videotape), preparation and
production
Louth Automation, Turbo-Media, Media Management systems and assoc
Devices.
Film Librarian
TCN Channel 9
03.1991 - 08.1996
Filing, database management, dispatch and delivery organisation
Storage supervision and stock provision
Freelance
operation and training.
Bar Supervisor
Airhost Pty Ltd
11.1989 - 10.1991
Airport Bar Supervisor, stock management and sales.
Construction Site Assistant
Black Hole Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 01.2023
Used hand and power tools and equipment, performed wide range of construction site duties and worked from elevated heights.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Loaded and unloaded building and construction materials to prepare for tasks.
Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
Mixed ingredients to create compounds to cover and clean surfaces.
Smoothed and leveled new concrete
Education
Cert. III / IV Nutrition, Dietetics, Personal Training - Sports Studies
Fitness Industry Australia (FIA), Medical Association of Australia
Sydney, NSW
2006
First Aid Certificate Completed - Sports Studies
Aust Institute of Sport & Fitness (AIS)
Sydney, NSW
2005
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA - Bar / Club Management
An Interactive / Creative professional with extensive Media, Sports and Entertainment
experience, in particular live and delayed information transmission
Ongoing interest
in Health & Sports Industry and continuing education in Fitness, Anatomy & Well