Resume

ERIC BOLSTRIDGE

4720 N. Union Valley Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-935-5266
ericbolstridge@gmail.com
www.ericbolstridge.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Emmy award-winning video / television professional with over 8 years of experience. Highly organized self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, artistic creativity, technical prowess, demonstrated writing skills and an ability to perform under pressure.

EDUCATION

George Mason University
Communication BA, Media Production, May 2001

Northern Virginia Community College
Liberal Arts AA, English, May 1999

EMPLOYMENT

05/2008 - present
Indiana University / WTIU - Bloomington, IN
-Videographer / Editor; shooter and editor for the Radio and Television Department's Education and Production Services Unit. Primary client was WTIU, a PBS affiliate serving South-Central Indiana. Worked as primary videographer and editor of segments produced for The Weekly Special, the flagship program for WTIU. Typically shot and edited two to three segments each week. Served as Producer / Writer on specific segments, including "What's the Deal?," a quirky look at the weird and unusual across the state. Served as Assistant Director for weekly live-to-tape recordings. Shot and edited for WTIU documentary programs, fund drives, and WTIU's weekly children's program "The Friday Zone." Worked in various crew positions for RTVS client productions varying from location-based multi-camera programs to commercial shoots for local business. Also worked on University projects including President's messages, debates, IU football and basketball games. Responsible for regular production duties of all types, from scheduling gear and crew using ScheduAll software and leading crews on multi-camera shoots to one-man-band guerrilla shooting. Effectively worked both as an independent producer and with staff and client producers. Utilized a range of state-of-the-art field production equipment including Sony PDW-F355, HDW-700, and EX1 XDCam HD cameras, Sony IMX cameras, AVID Mojo and Adrenaline systems (MAC), IMX decks, XDCam decks, and SxS card readers. Also worked in various control room and studio positions for tapings.

06/2005 - 05/2008
AVN (Arlington Virginia Network), Arlington County Government - Arlington, VA
-Cable Programs Producer; member of three-person team of producers responsible for all operational aspects of the Arlington County Government cable / webcast channel, including development, production, post-production, tapeless workflow, server-based master control, studio operations, production truck, and web-content creation / streaming. Duties require extensive work with internal clients on all levels of government across all departments and cover a wide range of programs, including PSAs, news packages, press conferences, music programs, board meetings and long-form episodic series. Responsible for regular production duties of all types, from one-man-band and guerrilla shooting to directing live-multi-camera high-profile events utilizing range of gear including MiniDV PD-150, DVCam DSR-500, and PDW-F355 XDCam HD cameras. Led re-vamp of flagship program, "Update Arlington," resulting in an Arlington County Merit Award in December 2005. Worked to organize programming schedule and channel operations to better serve residents and clients. Developed ways to re-purpose older programs and content. Extensive editing experience using dedicated in-office AVID Adrenaline system (PC). Also utilized AfterEffects, PhotoShop, Premiere.

03/2000 - 06/2005
MHz Networks (WNVT / WNVC, Commonwealth Public Broadcasting) - Falls Church, VA
-Production Coordinator; organized and executed details and decisions regarding show expenses, budgets, travel, facilities, production and post-production crew for all MHz Networks original and outside client productions. These responsibilities in addition to those of Studio Manager. (07/03 Ð 06/05)
-Studio Manager; responsible for the daily activities in the studio and shop areas in support of live and pre-taped studio and remote programs. Supervised and scheduled all field production equipment, vehicles, freelance crew and staff Videographer. Liaison between Production, Marketing, and Engineering Departments. These responsibilities in addition to those of Associate Producer. Completed two day Final Cut Pro course (MAC). (12/02 Ð 06/05)
-Associate Producer; various short and long-form programs and show segments utilizing Sony BetaCam and Media 100 (MAC). Responsible for script-to-screen production, including field and studio crew, talent booking, research, script-writing and storyboarding, post-production and delivery. Served as production liaison between MHz and client. (05/01 Ð 06/05)
-Part-time Production Assistant; (03/00 Ð 05/01)

06/2000 - 03/2002
Media Relations Department, City of Fairfax - Fairfax, VA
-Videographer / Production Crew; operated remote cameras, standard cameras, and C.G. for city government cable channel. Worked as Production Assistant and Camera Operator for various field shoots. Set up and tear down of audio and video equipment related to broadcast of government meetings, work sessions and special events.

05/2001 - Present
Independent Production Freelancer
-Worked on various short and long-term projects in a range of television production positions.

08/1998 - 12/2000
Northern Virginia Community College - Sterling, VA
-Writing Center Coordinator; responsible for all operations including tutoring and administration. Counseled traditional, English as a Second Language, and Special Needs students. Mentored and guided 12 tutors.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

10/2003 - 05/2008
Burke Centre Conservancy - Burke, VA
-Committee Member; active member of Burke Centre Home OwnersÕ Association. Editor and writer of Quarterly Cluster Newsletter.

01/2000 - 05/2001
Mason Cable Network - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
-Executive Producer; responsible for all network operations including programming, production, finance, PR, management, supervision of crew and staff, and technical training. Built a 24/7 cable station with 60 hours of programming each week by securing syndicated and student-produced programming, campaigning for and securing $10,000 of head-end equipment. Unprecedented in Virginia, Mason Cable Network is the first college cable station to be completely student-controlled.

ACHIEVEMENTS

-2008 NATOA Government Programming Award, Performing Arts (budget $300k +), "Arlington in Performance"
-2008 National Telly Award, Music Video / Concert Program, "Arlington in Performance"
-2007 Arlington County Special Merit Award, recognition for creation of "Adopt-A-Pet" series
-2007 Communicator Award, Award of Distinction: Image & Self Promotion, AVN Branding Campaign
-2007 Videographer Award, Award of Distinction: TV Spots / Image, AVN Branding Campaign
-2007 Videographer Award, Award of Excellence: Directing, Arlington in Performance
-2006 Arlington County Special Merit Award, recognition of the AVN production team's overall work
-2005 Arlington County Special Merit Award, recognition of re-design of "Update Arlington" series
-Winner, 2005 National Capital Regional EMMY AWARD, Technical Director "MHz Presents," MHz Networks
-Winner, 2003 Employee Film Festival, Air, MHz Networks

RELATED SKILLS

Working knowledge of most professional video and audio production equipment. Familiarity with most MAC and PC platform non-linear editing and graphics programs (AVID, Premiere, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Media 100). Proficient in Windows XP. Proficient in MS Office Professional, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and familiarity with Access. Certified on Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004. Familiarity with ScheduAll, Adobe PageMaker, and Word Perfect. Skilled internet researcher, user of current web-based applications and social networking websites.