MICHAEL S. BREEDLOVE, II
Bowie,MD
Summary
Results-oriented and driven social media professional with over 15 years of experience in media, journalism, communications, and broadcasting. Seeking to join a customer service team, leveraging extensive experience in production and management. Proven track record in directing daily operations, managing large-scale projects, and advancing long-term goals. Energetic, adaptable, and ready for new challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Technician
CGTN America/Mediaworks, LLC
02.2022 - Current
- Downloaded and ingested video and audio content from various sources to the CGTN server.
- Assisted remote correspondents with agency footage requests and ingested completed packages.
- Coordinated with video editors and newsroom editorial staff to produce news packages for daily broadcasts.
- Set up daily recording feeds, downloaded shared videos from CGTN Headquarters, and archived locally generated material.
- Converted news of the day packages to the proper video format for ingest and archive.
- Assisted correspondents and producers in locating archival and historical footage.
- 40 hours/wk
Membership Representative, II
Metro Atlanta YMCA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided exceptional service to branch members, guests, and program participants, contributing to member retention.
- Conducted interviews and tours for prospective members, generating membership sales.
- Responded to member and guest needs, promoted memberships and programs, and maintained the front desk's cleanliness and organization.
- Built lasting relationships with members and facilitated member connections within the branch.
- Resolved member concerns and escalated issues as needed.
- Demonstrated the YMCA's values and supported fundraising efforts.
Technical Production Manager
CNN
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Coordinated all aspects of CNN's live control rooms, including booking studios and live locations.
- Facilitated technical and logistical support for live news shows, including IFB and PL line assignments.
- Managed and maintained control room intercom show files and router assignments.
- Provided support and training to editorial and production staff on control room technology.
- 40 hours/wk
Lines Producer
Middle Eastern Broadcasting Networks, Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Pursued breaking news and assisted newscast producers during coverage.
- Conducted final reviews of show content, ensuring a clean broadcast.
- Constructed informative and compelling newscasts, assigned special event coverage, and wrote stories.
- Provided critical information to the control room regarding live shots' timing and execution.
- Thrived in a teamwork-oriented and deadline-driven environment.
- 40 hours/wk
Media Librarian-Migration Technician
Middle Eastern Broadcasting Networks, Inc.
04.2011 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with clients to understand data migration requirements.
- Audited existing data systems, identified errors, and proposed solutions.
- Managed the movement of data content between IT systems.
- Prioritized files for migration in coordination with staff and management.
- 160 hours/monthly
Digital Assets Manager
Media General, Inc./WNCN NBC-17
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed Multimedia Content Center, including tuning in microwave liveshots from the field.
- Managed the downlink of satellite windows and liveshots.
- Managed the schedule and coordination of satellite liveshots and tape feeds through NBC NewsChannel and CNN News Source.
- Managed station video library, ingesting video elements and broadcast packages into the video server.
- Edited video using Windows-based Edius system.
- Managed video distribution to Media General stations using Windows-based video system.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for Content Center equipment and software users.
- Provided support to Multimedia Content Coordinator (Assignment Editor) as needed.
- Communicated with local first responders, distributed news releases, and confirmed information to show producers/reporters using Windows-based ENPS system.
- Scheduled interviews and video shoots.
Feed Producer
ABC News/NewsOne
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed video requests from ABC affiliate stations and clients.
- Managed coordination of satellite feeds between ABC network/affiliate stations/clients.
- Ingested video elements and packages into Windows-based PathFire distribution system.
- Provided technical support for PathFire system.
- Tuned in liveshots and satellite feeds using Tandberg and Wegener receivers.
- Edited and distributed news-of-the-day packages to ABC affiliate stations/clients using Windows-based Avid Media Composer.
- Wrote scripts for video elements using Windows-based iNews management system.
- Field produced and coordinated travel for on-location shoot and liveshot crews.
- Wrote news packages in the field.
- Coordinated on-location liveshots for ABC affiliate stations/clients, including significant events including Hurricane Ivan, Hurricane Katrina, Duke Lacrosse Case, and the 2007 NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Tournament.
- Supervised field crews.
Associate Producer
WNCN/NBC-17
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Wrote elements for morning newscasts using Windows-based iNews system.
- Produced local cut-ins during NBC Today show.
- Wrote, edited, and produced local weekend sports segments.
- Served as a weeknight Sports Producer and Assignment Editor Substitute when needed.
- Coordinated graphic elements using Windows-based Deko graphics system.
Associate Producer
ESPN/RPM2Night
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Producer of news-of-the-day packages for the nightly national motorsports television program, RPM2Night, broadcast on ESPN2.
- Field produced and coordinated travel for crews for on-location shoots and liveshots.
- Wrote news packages in the field, covering NASCAR, the Indy Racing League, the American Le Mans Series, and the Grand-Am Series.
- Coordinated tape feeds and liveshots from the field.
- Downlinked satellite feeds using Wegener and Tandberg satellite receivers.
- Coordinated fiber feeds between ESPN's Charlotte facility and Bristol, CT headquarters.
- Recorded and logged live motorsports events using Microsoft Word.
- Reviewed, produced, and edited highlights for Open Wheel Wednesday segments.
Production Associate
ABC News/NewsOne
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Produced and distributed sports highlights to ABC affiliate stations/clients.
- Researched video elements.
- Obtained file video for affiliate stations/international clients.
- Received and routed incoming station calls.
- First communicator to story contacts.
- Communicated with news field crews.
Videotape/Music Clearance Coordinator
ABC Sports
01.1996
- Maintained music logs used during ABC Sports broadcasts.
- Dubbed NFL and NCAA football game videotapes for ABC Sports announcers and producers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Avid Media Composer
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Edius
- INews
- ENPS
- Writing for Broadcast
Certification
CompTIA A+, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, McKimmon Center for Continuing Education, 2009
Qualifications Summary
- Expertise in planning, developing, and executing diverse projects.
- Proficient in interpreting company policies and procedures.
- Skilled in building rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
- Dedicated to delivering comprehensive customer service solutions.
Timeline
Media Technician
CGTN America/Mediaworks, LLC
02.2022 - Current
Membership Representative, II
Metro Atlanta YMCA
04.2021 - 01.2022
Technical Production Manager
CNN
01.2015 - 01.2020
Lines Producer
Middle Eastern Broadcasting Networks, Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2014
Media Librarian-Migration Technician
Middle Eastern Broadcasting Networks, Inc.
04.2011 - 09.2011
Digital Assets Manager
Media General, Inc./WNCN NBC-17
01.2007 - 01.2010
Feed Producer
ABC News/NewsOne
01.2004 - 01.2007
Associate Producer
WNCN/NBC-17
01.2003 - 01.2004
Associate Producer
ESPN/RPM2Night
01.1997 - 01.2002
Production Associate
ABC News/NewsOne
01.1996 - 01.1997
Videotape/Music Clearance Coordinator
ABC Sports
01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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