The document provides a personal summary and experience for a cameraman with over 20 years of experience covering major international news stories in Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East for AP Television. Some of the conflicts and events he has covered include the wars in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the NATO bombings of Kosovo, the US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, the Arab Spring, the Ukrainian revolution, and the migrant crisis in Greece. He has extensive skills in using professional cameras, editing software, and satellite/live broadcasting equipment.

1. ePersonal Summary
Provided extensive coverage of major international news stories in Europe, Northern
Africa and the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq for AP Television for more than 20
years. Have frequently filmed breaking news stories from the frontline of war &
conflict zones but have also shown my skills as a video storyteller. I have replaced
the staff Athens producer when she has been on assignment and frequently serve as
mentor to video journalists who are just starting out.
Professional Experience
AP Television – Belgrade, Serbia – February 1995 – today
Have worked primarily as a cameraman covering news both in Serbia and the former
Yugoslavia as well as other European and Middle East countries. Coverage
highlights include:
· 1995-2001 – breaking news and features in the former Yugoslavia, including
political developments and opposition protests both in Serbia and Montenegro;
breaking news and features in Bosnia and Croatia before the ceasefire; Kosovo
during the NATO bombings; covering ethnic strife in Macedonia
· 2001 – Mujahedeen and Taliban clashes in Afghanistan including in Kabul; embed
with U.S. troops in Kandahar; ethnic tensions between Mujahedeen and Uzbeks in
Mazar-i-Sharif
· 2003-4 – Iraq before, during and after the NATO campaign; embed with U.S.
troops in Fallujah
· 2004 – Athens 2004 Olympic Games, but also since 2004 have rotated into Athens
to assist in breaking and feature news out of Greece including the riots, strikes and
other developments stemming from the country’s ongoing economic crisis
· 2006 – Lebanese-Israeli war from Lebanon
· 2008 – Georgia-Russia war from Georgia
· 2011-13 – Arab Spring developments from Egypt, Libya and Syria
· 2013-14 – opposition protests in Kiev in late 2013, followed by the 2014 Ukrainian
revolution and protests in northern and eastern Ukraine including clashes between
security forces and rebels
· various sports events including 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, UEFA Euro
2008 in Austria, 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, UEFA Euro 2012 in Ukraine
and 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
2015- Migrant crisis in Greece and abroad / General elections in Turkey / Conflict in
Syria
ABC News, various countries – March 1993 - February 1995
Worked as a cameraman for ABC News covering the war zone in Slovenia, Croatia
and Bosnia; filmed for Peter Jennings’ documentary series on the war in the region
Freelance cameraman for WTN, ZDF and ARD, various countries – 1991 - March
1993
Worked as a cameraman covering the war zone in Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia

2. TV Belgrade – Belgrade, Serbia – 1986 - 1991
Worked as a camera assistant and sound man for the news department covering all
political developments in the country; part of team that produced documentaries and
features
Associations
· Foreign Press Association of Greece
· The Association of American Correspondents in London
Skills
· Using a wide range of professional cameras recording on both film and digital
media
· Extensive linear and digital editing skills for programs including including Adobe
Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Sony Vegas
· Operating satellite trucks and Live U units
Languages
Native fluency in Serbian and languages from all countries of the former Yugoslavia;
fluent in both spoken and written English; working knowledge of Greek; can
communicate in Russian and Ukrainian