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Charles Egerton

cfegerton@aol.com

 

Objective: Position utilizing 27 years of professional, award-winning production experience to create effective video productions and exceed the expectations of the client.

 


BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

 

May 2007 to Present                                  Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky

Producer/Director


·        Produce, write, direct, cinematography, edit and narrate one hour documentaries.

·        Edited a variety of productions using Avid Express Pro with Avid FX.

·        Create graphics utilizing Adobe Photoshop CS3.

·    Produced, directed and technical directed live multi-camera productions.

 

April 1994 to December 2006                  Time Warner Cable Television

Producer/Director


·        Produced, wrote, directed, videography, narrated and edited commercials and long-format programs.

·        Produced, directed and technical directed live multi-camera productions.

·        Supervised and directed crews of 20 production and support staff.

·        Edited variety of productions using Avid Media Composer.

·        Created graphics utilizing Adobe Photoshop.

·        Worked with clients to develop creative look of advertisement/program to surpass clients expectations.

·        Coordinated multiple production projects to insure all are completed within required schedule.

·        Engineered for production set-ups.

 

May 2006 to May 2007 (part-time) Purple People Bridge 
Climb Guide
  • Instructed guest in the proper use of fall suppression harnesses, two-way radios and proper etiquette and safety while on the bridge.
  • Guided tours over the top of the steelwork of the Purple People Bridge; teaching about landmarks, area history, and local information.
  • After tours tried to up-sell merchandise in the gift shop.
February 1998 to January 2006 (part-time)
Stand-up Comedian
  • Wrote, developed and perform original material in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
  • Paid MC at Joker & Wiley’s (Dayton, OH), Go Bananas & FunnyBone (Cincinnati, OH) and Comedy Caravan (Louisville, KY)

March 1993 to April 1994                          WSTR-TV 64 Television

Producer/Director


  • Produced, wrote, directed and edited commercials.
  • Produced, shot, and edited a weekly, one hour, auto program.
  • Edited using linear A-B roll editing equipment and digital video effects.

 

January 1986 to March 1993                   Centel/Simmons Cable Television

Producer/Director


  • Produced, wrote, shot, narrated and edited commercials and documentary programs.
  • Produced and directed live and taped multi-camera productions.
  • Engineered remote multi-camera production van and editing suite.
  • Experienced A-B roll and digital video effects producer.
  • Created advertising packages, sold and budgeted productions.
  • Electronic paint graphics producer.
  • Recruited and supervised production interns.

  

September 1981 to January 1986            Eastern Kentucky University

Production Assistant, Intern and Volunteer


  • Camera operation, lighting, and audio, remote multi-camera and studio set-ups.
  • Directed and technical directed weekly talk show, basketball and football games.
  • Supervised and directed crews.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts, Eastern Kentucky University, 1986

Leadership Development Project, Time Warner Communications

Advanced Avid Training Courses

 

AWARDS:

2012 Blue Chip Cable Access Award

Cultural Awareness - Pro Documentary 


1st Place 2006 CAB National Award

Cable Advertising Bureau

 

9 Time Finalist OCTA Awards

Ohio Cable Television Association

 

15 First Place Production Awards

Kentucky Cable Television Association


Waycross Community Television

Outstanding Director 1993-1994

Rookie of the Year (Golden Tripod Award) 1993-1994