Description

Denise C. Head
26282 Eton Ave. *
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Phone: (248) 345-7094
denise.head@yahoo.com

Objective: To obtain a mutually beneficial entry-level position as a News Writer, Production Assistant and/or Producer that will utilize my skills, training and passion for the television/video production industry.

Education:
8/07-4/08 Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
Southfield, MI
Television/Video concentration.
• Awarded Highest GPA in Graduated Class
• Produced and Directed two on-air shows, Metro 64 News (Advanced News Production) and Specs In Focus (round table discussion show);Set up and tear down of studio equipment;
• Wrote, Directed and Produced two 30-second commercials, a PSA and 2 news features;
• Broadcast writing, Assistant Directing, Technical Directing, Linear and Non-Linear Editing experience.

8/04-12/06 Mid-Michigan Community College
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Associates Degree in Communications
• Emphasis in face-to-face communications, Organizational and Small Group

8/03-5/04 Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
• Various broadcast and film class studies

Industry Related
Experience:
6/08-10/08 Bienenstock Court Reporting and Video
Bingham Farms, MI
Legal Videographer
• Videotaped Witness Depositions
• Recorded Audio Tapes for Court Reporters
• Set up and Tear Down of Camera Equipment and Mics
• Converted Mini DV Tapes to DVD, MPEG and other formats for Clients

1/08-4/08 Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts Southfield, MI
Video Intern
• Operated Master Control
• Wrote News stories and edited B-roll for those stories
• Set up Lighting equipment
• Helped show other classes ENG techniques and how to use FCP software

5/07-6/07 T.V. 10 (Farmington Public Schools Channel)
Farmington Hills, MI
Internship
• Camera operator on location for various High School sporting events and concerts

8/00-6/01 T.V. 10 (Farmington Public Schools Channel)
Farmington Hills, MI
Student Intern and Student Employee
• Camera operator on location for various High School sporting events and concerts.
• Technical Director, audio operator, CG operator for various High School events.
• Shot, directed and edited music video for final project.


*Other Work Experience Available Upon Request*

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