Jeff Verhoef                                                                   3509 Tothill Drive Troy, MI 48084
                                                                 jeff.verhoef.mobile@gmail.com | (248) 709-8127
                                                                     Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jverhoef



SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
   20 years in the video industry creating 2700+ multi-camera productions; 10 years of governmental
    service and 2 years of commercial production experience. 13 years dedicated to supervising and
    instructing student, volunteer and paid crew on all elements of video production.
   Expert in professional roles including work flow development, technical director, audio operator, video
    producer, director, field videographer, editor, writer, graphic designer and grip for live and recorded
    broadcast programming.
   Manages tasks, teams and projects successfully with a keen sense of quality.
   Successful at every level, from government access cable to commercial television production.
   Extensive knowledge and passion of integrating multiple levels of communication techniques and tools
    to reach many audience demographics.
   Executes a strengths-based management style and solutions-based disciplinary techniques.

PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Tricaster, Globecaster, multi-camera switching systems, various JVC
SD and HD cameras, various Sony SD and HD cameras, Avid, Final Cut (working toward 2010 certification),
Adobe Creative Programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Digital Asset Management for P2 & RED camera workflow
(September 2009).

HONORS
   9 local awards for cable access excellence
   3 Philo T. Farnsworth Awards through the Alliance for Community Media Midwest Region
   Civilian Commendation from Troy Police Department for assistance with annual ceremonies.

TALENT
Formed working relationships with local sports radio hosts for youth & high school sports coverage,
including: Dave Pasch (now at ESPN), Jamie Samuelsen (WCSX Detroit), Gregg Henson (now in Dallas)
& Brandon Tierney (ESPN 1050 New York). Fostered on-air talent for local news shows, including Roop
Raj (Fox 2 Detroit) and Charlie Langton (legal analyst at Fox 2 News Detroit).

1997-2010 RELEVANT MAJOR MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Camera Operator/Audio VH-1 | Behind the Music: Ted Nugent
AC/Audio/PA Biography | Flying Wallendas: Legends of the High Wire
AC/Audio/PA ABC's Good Morning America | NCAA Women's Final Four
Crew ABC World News Tonight & CBS News | Several local news packages
AC/Audio/PA HBO | Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Camera Operator/Audio/PA Court TV | Multiple Documentaries
Camera Operator/Audio/PA ESPN Sportscenter | Various local sports stories
Camera Operator/Satellite Uplink Weather Channel | Video capture of local weather 3-4 times per week
Camera Operator/Audio/Teleprompter GM/Saturn | Internal weekly news program
Production Assistant/Logger Barefoot Unscripted | Project Reality show taster
Live Pledge Drive Broadcast Inserts | Detroit Public Television (local PBS affiliate)
Local Public Affairs/News Shows | Detroit Public Television (local PBS affiliate)
“B” Camera Operator | MTV “Made” reality show series (episode airing September 2010)
COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Video Production Specialist | Detroit Public Television (PBS Affiliate) | January 2010-Current

 Technical Director, Media Operator, Camera Operator, and Audio Operator for various local PBS
  productions, including Am I Right? and American Black Journal.
 Projects include live pledge drive inserts during programming & taped shows both in-studio and remote.

Interim Station Manager & Substitute Para-Educator | Walled Lake Schools | February – May 2010

 Plan video production services including post editing and packaging for 40 shows.
 Supervise student crew and participate in classroom activities.

Community Affairs Officer | City of Troy Community Affairs Department | January 1999-March 2009

Production Experience | over 250 productions annually totaling 2500+ for the City of Troy
 Demonstrated expert-level in all facets of completing a multi-camera (live or rebroadcast) production.
 Production scope: sports events, city meetings, on- and off-site environments, community gatherings,
   promotional campaigns, topic-focused shows, public service announcement packages to internal staff
   and resident informative presentations.

Creative | content generation
 Expert video, photographical and written content generation skills for web, presentations and video.
 Expert broadcast quality graphics, bumpers and transition generation.

Supervisory Function| supervisor and team member
 Worked closely with creative public relations team to generate consistent footage and raw elements to
   infuse in their print, digital, staff and public communications.
 Assists with confidential footage, sensitive police evidence and special projects.
 Supervised crew members in live and taped productions

Engineering Function | engineering specialist
 Integrated live web video streaming of council meetings for internal and external use at no additional cost.
 Executed a tapeless media plan for city personnel responsible for recording the minutes of Planning
  Commission meetings, Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, and City Council meetings.
 Developed a web video archive system for City Council meetings on the city website.
 Expert level designing and customizing A/V systems, streaming video to the web and broadcast output.
 Initiated mobile production truck purchase, supervising design, installation and ongoing maintenance.
 Architected, executed and supervised the installation of three remote camera systems in meeting rooms
  throughout Troy City Hall with vendor including budget planning, implementation and system updates.

KDN Videoworks | Madison Heights, MI | December 1997-December 1998

Production Specialist
 Acted as audio or video capture crew member for several major clients including ABC, CBS, ESPN, The
   Weather Channel, TLC, VH-1, and others.
 Primary post production editor for UAW-GM, United Hockey League, and other client special projects.

EDUCATION
1990-1994 Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI | Concentration in Journalism and Broadcast Television

Jeff verhoef resume_june2010

  • 1.
    Jeff Verhoef 3509 Tothill Drive Troy, MI 48084 jeff.verhoef.mobile@gmail.com | (248) 709-8127 Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jverhoef SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  20 years in the video industry creating 2700+ multi-camera productions; 10 years of governmental service and 2 years of commercial production experience. 13 years dedicated to supervising and instructing student, volunteer and paid crew on all elements of video production.  Expert in professional roles including work flow development, technical director, audio operator, video producer, director, field videographer, editor, writer, graphic designer and grip for live and recorded broadcast programming.  Manages tasks, teams and projects successfully with a keen sense of quality.  Successful at every level, from government access cable to commercial television production.  Extensive knowledge and passion of integrating multiple levels of communication techniques and tools to reach many audience demographics.  Executes a strengths-based management style and solutions-based disciplinary techniques. PROFICIENCIES Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Tricaster, Globecaster, multi-camera switching systems, various JVC SD and HD cameras, various Sony SD and HD cameras, Avid, Final Cut (working toward 2010 certification), Adobe Creative Programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Digital Asset Management for P2 & RED camera workflow (September 2009). HONORS  9 local awards for cable access excellence  3 Philo T. Farnsworth Awards through the Alliance for Community Media Midwest Region  Civilian Commendation from Troy Police Department for assistance with annual ceremonies. TALENT Formed working relationships with local sports radio hosts for youth & high school sports coverage, including: Dave Pasch (now at ESPN), Jamie Samuelsen (WCSX Detroit), Gregg Henson (now in Dallas) & Brandon Tierney (ESPN 1050 New York). Fostered on-air talent for local news shows, including Roop Raj (Fox 2 Detroit) and Charlie Langton (legal analyst at Fox 2 News Detroit). 1997-2010 RELEVANT MAJOR MEDIA EXPERIENCE Camera Operator/Audio VH-1 | Behind the Music: Ted Nugent AC/Audio/PA Biography | Flying Wallendas: Legends of the High Wire AC/Audio/PA ABC's Good Morning America | NCAA Women's Final Four Crew ABC World News Tonight & CBS News | Several local news packages AC/Audio/PA HBO | Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Camera Operator/Audio/PA Court TV | Multiple Documentaries Camera Operator/Audio/PA ESPN Sportscenter | Various local sports stories Camera Operator/Satellite Uplink Weather Channel | Video capture of local weather 3-4 times per week Camera Operator/Audio/Teleprompter GM/Saturn | Internal weekly news program Production Assistant/Logger Barefoot Unscripted | Project Reality show taster Live Pledge Drive Broadcast Inserts | Detroit Public Television (local PBS affiliate) Local Public Affairs/News Shows | Detroit Public Television (local PBS affiliate) “B” Camera Operator | MTV “Made” reality show series (episode airing September 2010)
  • 2.
    COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VideoProduction Specialist | Detroit Public Television (PBS Affiliate) | January 2010-Current  Technical Director, Media Operator, Camera Operator, and Audio Operator for various local PBS productions, including Am I Right? and American Black Journal.  Projects include live pledge drive inserts during programming & taped shows both in-studio and remote. Interim Station Manager & Substitute Para-Educator | Walled Lake Schools | February – May 2010  Plan video production services including post editing and packaging for 40 shows.  Supervise student crew and participate in classroom activities. Community Affairs Officer | City of Troy Community Affairs Department | January 1999-March 2009 Production Experience | over 250 productions annually totaling 2500+ for the City of Troy  Demonstrated expert-level in all facets of completing a multi-camera (live or rebroadcast) production.  Production scope: sports events, city meetings, on- and off-site environments, community gatherings, promotional campaigns, topic-focused shows, public service announcement packages to internal staff and resident informative presentations. Creative | content generation  Expert video, photographical and written content generation skills for web, presentations and video.  Expert broadcast quality graphics, bumpers and transition generation. Supervisory Function| supervisor and team member  Worked closely with creative public relations team to generate consistent footage and raw elements to infuse in their print, digital, staff and public communications.  Assists with confidential footage, sensitive police evidence and special projects.  Supervised crew members in live and taped productions Engineering Function | engineering specialist  Integrated live web video streaming of council meetings for internal and external use at no additional cost.  Executed a tapeless media plan for city personnel responsible for recording the minutes of Planning Commission meetings, Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, and City Council meetings.  Developed a web video archive system for City Council meetings on the city website.  Expert level designing and customizing A/V systems, streaming video to the web and broadcast output.  Initiated mobile production truck purchase, supervising design, installation and ongoing maintenance.  Architected, executed and supervised the installation of three remote camera systems in meeting rooms throughout Troy City Hall with vendor including budget planning, implementation and system updates. KDN Videoworks | Madison Heights, MI | December 1997-December 1998 Production Specialist  Acted as audio or video capture crew member for several major clients including ABC, CBS, ESPN, The Weather Channel, TLC, VH-1, and others.  Primary post production editor for UAW-GM, United Hockey League, and other client special projects. EDUCATION 1990-1994 Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI | Concentration in Journalism and Broadcast Television