Description
Ramsey Eric Maaya
(228) 343-0179
ericmaaya@yahoo.com
Audio/Visual Production Specialist
Over 17 years of experience in the broadcasting business for television stations, government and educational organizations. Highly competitive, passionate, and articulate, able to achieve results quickly and professionally. Experienced in news reporting, writing, production, videography, photography and non-linear editing.
• Video Production
• Video Editing
• Video Teleconferencing
• Photography
• Television Live Shots
• Production Staging
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, Mississippi
5/2007 – Present
Audio/Visual Production Specialist
• Responsible for hospital news coverage, shooting and editing stories
• Videography: obtain and edit video for documentation, medical, research, training and quarterly newsletter
• Photography: medical and event coverage
• Editing: non-linear editing systems using programs such as; Final Cut Pro, Motion, Garage Band, Sonic Fire and Adobe
• Video Teleconferencing: establishing calls and trouble shooting
• Other Equipment: Canon XH A1, Canon XL H1, Canon XL 1, Canon XL 2, AVID HD Express, Leightronix Closed Circuit TV System, Nexus System, Aberdeen Programmable Movie System, MAC Caption and MAC Pro
WPLG TV-10, Miami, Florida 5/2003 – 9/2006
Videographer
• Responsible for daily news coverage, shooting and editing series pieces, multiple live remote shots, hurricane coverage and local and national sporting events
• TV News Photographer, Editor and Live Truck Operator
• Utilized NewsByte non-linear editing system, Beta-SX and DVC-Pro camera equipment
WJTV NBC-6, Miami, Florida 3/2002 – 4/2003
Videographer
• Responsible for daily news coverage, shooting and editing series pieces, multiple live remote shots, hurricane coverage and local and national sporting events
• TV News Photographer, Editor and Live Truck Operator
• Utilized NewsByte non-linear editing system and DVC-Pro camera equipment
WPBF TV-25, West Palm Beach, Florida 3/1998 – 8/2001
Videographer
• Responsible for daily news coverage, shooting and editing series pieces, multiple live remote shots, courtroom photography, courtroom video, hurricane coverage and local and national sporting events
• TV News Photographer, Editor and Live Truck Operator
• Utilized NewsByte non-linear editing system, Beta-SP and DVC-Pro camera equipment
WLOX TV-13, Biloxi, Mississippi 1/1994 – 3/1998
Reporter/Videographer
• Responsible for daily news coverage, generating story ideas, overseeing weekend news coverage, shooting, reporting, writing and editing series pieces, multiple live remote shots, hurricane coverage and local and national sporting events
• TV News Videographer, Editor, Special Projects/Promotions Videographer, Video Editor, Tape Operator, Audio Board Operator and Live Truck Operator
• Utilized EditStar non-linear editing system, Beta-SP, ¾ inch tape and Super-V camera equipment
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, University of Mississippi, 1992
Additional Information
• Still photographer for University of Mississippi events and functions
• Event coordinator for the City of West Palm Beach, overseeing on-site volunteers, logistics and set-ups
• Substitue teacher for Jackson County School District
• Teacher for the United Way’s “Too Good for Drugs” program
• Instructor for Junior Achievement “Exchange City” program
Eric Maaya has been in the industry since 1988.