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Minda Harris
Hamilton, ON
http://mindaharris.wix.com/mindaharris
226-345-6153
minda_a_harris@hotmail.com
Highlights
 3 years of mobile and studio experience
 Good communication skills and a professional mindset
 Studied analog and digital video signals and formats
 4 years of industry and academic training in television
 A keen desire to learn more about the television broadcasting industry
Media Experience (Academic/Volunteer)
Broadcast Technician - Cable 14 Mobile Sports and Entertainment October 2014- Present
Operated studio and long-lensed cameras, maintained cables and equipment in public areas, have operated an audio
board and character generator on a variety of productions including sports such as baseball, hockey, lacrosse, basketball,
volleyball and football along with concerts where I directed and switched. Most recently I have directed OHL Tonight,
Cable 14’s hockey coverage.
Broadcast Technician - Mohawk College News Production January 2015 – Present
Worked as part of a crew to produce a professional news show, operate a variety of equipment including teleprompter,
switcher and character generator. Also functioned as a producer, technical producer and director on multiple productions
and captured and edited ENG video content.
Assistant Director/ Line Producer - Project Cupcake (Student Short Film) May 2016 - Present
I work closely with the creative team to plan, fund, and put together the cast and crew for a short film. Design and manage
the Project Cupcake website and Facebook page. Assist the Director during production and work with the Production
Manager to keep the production on schedule.
Switcher, Director and Technical Producer – Hamilton Life August 2016 - Present
Work closely with the show producer and host to put together a Hamilton-community oriented production. Responsible for
coordinating setup and strike of the studio, camera coloring and graphics content. Also assist with field production,
working the camera and other equipment out in the community to produce segments for Hamilton Life.
Camera Operator - McMaster Hack-a-Thon October 2015
Hack-a-thon is a McMaster University competition that challenges students to change a small part of the world. Mohawk
College students were invited to produce short videos for each group of competitors. We collaborated in small crews to
provide creative and professional footage for the editor and coordinate interviews.
Education
Mohawk College – Television Broadcasting Advanced Diploma September 2014- Present
Developed skills in a variety of television related areas including screen writing, studio and control room operations, field
production and post-production as well as the laws and regulations governing the Canadian television industry.
Kingsville District High School - High School Diploma September 2010- June 2014
Advanced honors student focused on art, business and technology courses including construction and communication
technology.

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Training and Development
 Scissor Lift and Fall Protection Training
 WHIMIS Training
 Attended numerous Mohawk College and Cable 14 production workshops.
Awards
Academic Honor Student 2010 - 2014
Achieved an 80-90% grade average.
Principles List 2013
Achieved a +90% grade average.
High Skills Specialist Major in Business 2014
Completed the training and work experience required to earn a Specialist Major in Business.
Certificate of Proficiency in Technology 2014
Was recognized for my skills and improvement in construction technology by the Greater Essex County District School
Board and Kingsville District High School.
Youth Volunteer Award 2014
Presented by Girl Guides of Canada. Award for volunteering above and beyond the regularly required hours.
The Canada Cord 2010
Presented by Girl Guides of Canada. The Canada Cord is the highest award achievable at the Pathfinder level.
Lady Baden Powell Challenge 2007
Presented by Girl Guides of Canada. The Lady Baden Powell Challenge is the highest award achievable at the Guide
level.