Feb. 15, 2010
105 Evans Lane
Wayland, MI 49348
Home: (269) 205-2109
Cell: (616) 617-9881
muggs30@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Communications - Grand Valley State University, Dec. 2002
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 8 years experience in television media
Experienced in taking video at various locations and editing the video together to put a story together
Communication on a daily basis between businesses Communication Specialist and their Representative
Covering events around all areas of Michigan, (individually or with a reporter.)
Duties include covering politics, health, educational, human interest, breaking news, and sports stories.
Responsible for giving information to News Assistant or Producer, I received at the events.
RELATED FIELDS
WILX TV 10 News (NBC Affiliate) & Fox 47 News (Fox Affiliate) -Lansing, Michigan Working under Steve Coon- Chief Photographer
News Photojournalist
-Cover Stories in Lansing and Jackson area with a reporter.
-Stories to be done for two separate stations.
Editor
-Help edit for both FOX 47 and WILX 10 news shows.
Live shots
-Communicate with businesses on best location for live remote.
WOOD TV 8 News (NBC Affiliate) -Stringer (Aug.15, 2003-Present) -Grand Rapids, Michigan Working under Jack Doles- Sports Director
Freelance Videographer
-Covering sporting events at various locations in West Michigan area.
Editor
-Responsible for editing the events I was at, with shot list.
-Communicating with sports director or anchor on events I attended.
-"Sports Overtime" on Sunday Nights.
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WZZM 13 News (ABC Affiliate) - Intern (Aug. 21, 2002 - Dec. 1, 2002)Grand Rapids, Michigan Worked under Trent Hannamen - Executive Producer
Freelance Videographer
-Covered variety of athletic events all over West Michigan area
Editor
-Responsible for editing events I was covering, with shot list
WGVU Television (PBS affiliate) - Production Assistant (Fall 2000 - May 2004)-Grand Rapids, Michigan Worked under Phil Lane - Production Manager
Production Assistant
-Grand Valley State University Athletics, GV Sports.
-Videographer, Highlight Editor, and Associate Producer.
-LIVE Remotes - (Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and Muskegon Air Fair Show 2002).
-Camera Man/Replay Operator - College Basketball Games, Harlon Hill Awards Ceremony, and GVSU National Championship Game (2001-2003).
Fox 17 News at Ten (Fox Affiliate) - Sports Photojournalist (Winter 2001)-Grand Rapids, Michigan Worked under Brent Ashcroft - Sports Director
Videographer
-High School, College, and Professional Sporting Events.
-News Events.
GRTV - Grand Rapids Public Access Television - Intern (May 2002 - August 2002)-Grand Rapids, Michigan Worked under Joel Van Kuiken - Production Manager
Camera Man/Editor
-Weekly View - Program Calendar; documentaries for local businesses, non-profit organizations, and community events.
-Assisted local middle school students with video projects - Mollie Lap Tops.
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Damon's Restaurant -Promotions and Marketing (June 1999-June 2000)-Wyoming, Michigan
Sports Director
-Entertained and involved customers via multiple mediums (sports trivia games, outdoor advertising, and customer competitions).
-Edited various highlight reels - Sporting events for entertainment.
-Communication on regular basis with customers -Voted most friendly to customers, at employee banquet
OTHER EXPERIENCES
Producer for Wedding Video (June 22, 2002)
-Producer and Videographer
Rockford High School Television Studio - Teacher Aide (Oct. 1998 - April 1999)-Rockford, Michigan
-Assisted with Non-Linear Editing, Field Shoots, and Studio Production
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Enjoy lots of leisure activities such as; working out, running, walking, or hiking.
Recently my wife and I ran a 25K road race in Grand Rapids, MI.
REFERENCES
Steve Coon
WILX TV 10-Chief Photographer
500 American Rd.
Lansing, MI.
(517) 243-3059
Steve Lloyd-Jones
GVSU Sports Personality
5843 Terrance Ridge Dr.
Courtland Twp., MI. 49341
(616) 866-4574
Jack Doles
WOOD TV 8-Sports Director
120 College Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI. 49503
(616) 235-4317
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