Resume
Christy Shinn Local Address: 800 N LBJ Dr. #1022, San Marcos, TX, 78666 ▪ 409-256-7508 ▪ christyshinn@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE Master Control/Audio Operator September 2011-Present
YNN Austin
· Run audio and route IBFs to different sources during all recorded and live segments for the morning newscast.
· Trouble shoot audio problems, help the director spot any issues, and keep audio levels in check.
· Move set pieces, cameras, and lighting as needed.
· Serve as quality control by watching all channels controlled by YNN and checking for errors.
· Watched the rundown to prevent any upcoming errors and to check timing.
· Counted in and out all live shots and pauses and fix any system errors while maintaining backup tapes.
Digital Production Assistant August 2011- December 2011
Alkek Library
· Assisted students in editing video and audio and using computer various software.
· Trained other student workers on different software. (ex: final cut, adobe suite, and premier pro)
· Was in charge of a section of a computer lab and checked students in and out.
FIELD RELATED EXPERIENCE
YNN Intern May 2011-August 2011
YNN Austin
· Searched wires for stories and wrote material for anchors and producers.
· Worked Master Control and served as master control during staff meetings.
· Worked the audio board during recordings and live shots.
· Directed news segments and created graphics for story starters and full screens.
Bobcat Update- Director Spring Semester, 2011
Texas State University
· Directed a live weekly newscast.
· Communicated clear commands to a production crew of nine to produce a functioning show.
· Marked scripts and approved camera shots.
· Responsible for playing giving cues and playing all packages and VOs
QUALIFICATIONS · Proficient in Final Cut, Adobe Audition, Dalet, Lyric, Luci, and Microsoft applications (PowerPoint/Excel/Word/Outlook), and other video/audio software with the ability to learn software quickly.
· Proficient with Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Wikipedia, Linked In, and more.
· Experience with studio equipment (cameras, teleprompter, audio board, & switcher)
· Experience in writing and producing stories for college radio (KTSW) and TV News (YNN) and shooting/editing news packages, VOs, and making a PSA.
EDUCATION
Mass Communication with emphasis in Electronic Media: December 2011 Texas State University – Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List: Fall 2009, Spring 2010 with a 4.0, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Relevant Coursework: Video Production, Writing for Mass Media and Electronic Media, T.V. News
ACTIVITIES · National Broadcast Society 2009-2012, Secretary 2011-2012
· Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Service Chair, 2009-2011, Corresponding Secretary 2011-2012
· Fine Arts & Communication Council of Scholars- 2011-2012
WORK EXPERIENCE Master Control/Audio Operator September 2011-Present
YNN Austin
· Run audio and route IBFs to different sources during all recorded and live segments for the morning newscast.
· Trouble shoot audio problems, help the director spot any issues, and keep audio levels in check.
· Move set pieces, cameras, and lighting as needed.
· Serve as quality control by watching all channels controlled by YNN and checking for errors.
· Watched the rundown to prevent any upcoming errors and to check timing.
· Counted in and out all live shots and pauses and fix any system errors while maintaining backup tapes.
Digital Production Assistant August 2011- December 2011
Alkek Library
· Assisted students in editing video and audio and using computer various software.
· Trained other student workers on different software. (ex: final cut, adobe suite, and premier pro)
· Was in charge of a section of a computer lab and checked students in and out.
FIELD RELATED EXPERIENCE
YNN Intern May 2011-August 2011
YNN Austin
· Searched wires for stories and wrote material for anchors and producers.
· Worked Master Control and served as master control during staff meetings.
· Worked the audio board during recordings and live shots.
· Directed news segments and created graphics for story starters and full screens.
Bobcat Update- Director Spring Semester, 2011
Texas State University
· Directed a live weekly newscast.
· Communicated clear commands to a production crew of nine to produce a functioning show.
· Marked scripts and approved camera shots.
· Responsible for playing giving cues and playing all packages and VOs
QUALIFICATIONS · Proficient in Final Cut, Adobe Audition, Dalet, Lyric, Luci, and Microsoft applications (PowerPoint/Excel/Word/Outlook), and other video/audio software with the ability to learn software quickly.
· Proficient with Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Wikipedia, Linked In, and more.
· Experience with studio equipment (cameras, teleprompter, audio board, & switcher)
· Experience in writing and producing stories for college radio (KTSW) and TV News (YNN) and shooting/editing news packages, VOs, and making a PSA.
EDUCATION
Mass Communication with emphasis in Electronic Media: December 2011 Texas State University – Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List: Fall 2009, Spring 2010 with a 4.0, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Relevant Coursework: Video Production, Writing for Mass Media and Electronic Media, T.V. News
ACTIVITIES · National Broadcast Society 2009-2012, Secretary 2011-2012
· Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Service Chair, 2009-2011, Corresponding Secretary 2011-2012
· Fine Arts & Communication Council of Scholars- 2011-2012
