anthony sparks' resume
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Anthony James Sparks
[email protected] ⎢ (724) 557-2031 ⎢ Morgantown, WV
Education:Bethany College, 2014BA: Communications & Media ArtsMinor: English
Employment:West Virginia Radio Corporation - MetroNews
Video Operations Director ⎢ July 2014 - October 2014
-- Oversaw all video activities and production within MetroNews -- Managed a team of videographers to cover statewide sports, news and politics-- Shot and created sports packages daily with motion and still graphics -- Grasp solid experience in management
West Virginia Radio Corporation - MetroNewsProduction Assistant ⎢ September 2013 - July 2014
-- A vital role in capturing and editing highlight packages from collegiate and high school leveled sporting events, and producing interviews with players and coaches-- Responsible for publishing bi-weekly state-wide high school baseball articles on WVMetroNews.com during the spring season-- Designed high-end graphics for various videos and live produced web-streamed shows-- Acted as main video producer for 6 different live shows; hosted by Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi and Fred Persinger
West Virginia Radio Corporation - Pikewood Creative
Production Assistant ⎢ May 2013 - July 2014
-- Served as communication facilitator between the various elements
involved in the production on the set -- Performed all tasks, on and off set, as required by actor/director/producer to their complete satisfaction--Gained skills in creating motion graphics, lighting, directing and how to properly work within a team environment on and off sets
WPXI Pittsburgh - Channel 11Creative Services Intern ⎢ June 2013 - August 2013:
--Traveled throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area to cover stories through writing, shooting video and photos--Routinely posted photos on WPXI.com for designated events--Also assisted with the channel's social media efforts on Twitter and
Jamboree Television - Live NationProduction Staff ⎢ July 2012 & July 2013
--Specialized in producing videos during the week long internship by following a strict agenda to abide by with 20 total video packages --Received a true understanding of Final Cut Pro and Photoshop--Filmed several Country Music Artists: Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, etc.--All videos/photos were scheduled and played on Jumbotron between
concert sessions and then posted on J-TV's Youtube Channel
Experience: Bethany College Television
Bethany Broadcasting Network (BBN) Student Manager
--Directed and organized newscasts bi-weekly that aired on Bethany College's school television station--Covered any events throughout our college and local areas--Learned the basics of how to broadcast and report as ethical and as true as
a professional newscast--All student produced
Breast Weekend Ever
Bethany College/Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
--Appointed as head producer of the promotional video for the 'Breast Weekend Ever' at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort--Met and interviewed Michelle Wright, an anchor for WTAE Channel 4 News Pittsburgh, Patricia Miller, Co-Founder of Vera Bradley and Chris Plummer, General Manager of Nemocolin Woodlands --Lead and managed a 4-person crew
Nemacolin Woodlands ResortMarketing Intern
--Coordinated with the Director of Marketing and the other marketing managers to plan various events throughout the Resort--Handled the maintenance of the resort's marketing database --In-charge for daily mails run and the distribution of various in-house collateral and marketing pieces
Programs: --After Effects, Animoto, Avid, Audiodesk, Final Cut Pro, LiveText,
Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Speed Edit, TriCaster
Awards:--Bethany Broadcasting Network Service Award (2013)--BBN Outstanding Announcer Award (2013)--Outstanding Departmental Service Award (2013)--Sarah M. Cannon Award (Excellence in Broadcast Media)--Sports Announcing Award (2012)**Inducted in the Society of Collegiate Journalists (SCJ)
Activities: --All other activities, experiences, and visuals can be seen with the link
below:
www.AnthonyJSparks.com
References:
Mrs. M.E. Yancosek Gamble
Bethany College Communications and Media Arts Chair [email protected](304) 829-8498
Mr. Scott D. Miller Bethany College President [email protected](304) 829-7111
Mr. Hoppy KerchevalMetroNews ‘Talkline’ [email protected](304) 296-0029
Mr. Tony CaridiPikewood Creative [email protected](304) 296-0029
Mr. Allan TaylorMetroNews Web Editor/WVU Beat Writer [email protected](423) 364-0897
Mr. Luke NelsonJamboree Television Director/Owner [email protected](304) 639-6916
Mr. Josh EachusWBRZ-TV Meterologist [email protected] (610) 203-1470