1. STEPHEN B. WATERS
22 Hudson Ave, Maplewood, NJ, 07040 – swaters1897@gmail.com
Phone: 973-216-0760 – Home: 973-761-8483 – Fax: 973-761-8549
SUMMARY
Both extremely motivated and highly energetic, with over four years of professional experience in television and studio production.
Successfully able to operate under pressure and contribute to many creative ideas for an organization. Hard working leader who is capable of accomplishing
the overall tasks to further his career.
SKILLS
•Final Cut Pro
•DVD Studio Pro
•Avid
•Adobe Premiere Pro
•Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Rachael Ray Show (Live to tape daytime program of Rachael's culinary skills, interviews and performances) 2011-2014
Field Production Intern/ Field Production Assistant
- Logging footage
- Assisting field producer/crews on local field shoots
- Obtaining signed releases
- Setting up/striking field equipments
WPTV-6 Sports (Live remote broadcasts of William Paterson athletic events) 2010-2012
Producer/Director
- Schedules equipment and personnel for all field production
- In charge of directing talent and technical operations
- Formulate and complete treatment and shot lists
Jammin’ TV (A weekly, live music show with bands from the tri-state area and as far away as Texas) 2008-2012
Technical Director/Assistant Director
- Switching of camera shots and identifying technical problems
- Assists director during the actual production and does timing for director
- Oversee the preparation and checking of camera equipment
News at Noon (A bi-weekly, live news show produced and staffed by students) 2008-2009
Camera Operator/Prompter
- Ensure that the camera and associated equipment are prepared for the required set–ups
- Breakdown of the set after the production of a show
Sigma Pi Fraternity – Theta Tau Chapter 2008-2012
Treasurer/Community Service Chair/Scholarship Chair
- Entrusted to collect fraternity dues and keeping track of the budget
- Responsible for creating an atmosphere of academic achievement and development in the chapter
- Responsible for promoting brotherhood within the chapter through various events that encourages social activity
- Involved in community service events by assisting in soup kitchens and helping Applebee’s with their events
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
The Children’s Institute, Livingston, NJ July 2006- Current
Teacher Aide/Television Production Aide
- Assist teachers with programs for children with learning, language and social/emotional challenges
- Help recognize and value students' unique abilities, learning styles and differences
- To serve as a leader in promoting innovative educational programs
EDUCATION
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ September 2007-May 2012
Bachelor of Art, College of the Arts and Communication (May 2012)
Major: Media Production GPA: 3.56
Minor: Computer Science
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• Tyre Lodge # 29 Scholarship 2007-2012 Academic Year
• William Paterson Education Enrichment Scholarship 2007-2012 Academic Year
• Deans List – Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2010