Lewis Pifer

Experience

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  High Point University

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Production Assistant

  Connected. Directed by James Goodman• Supported the sound crew as a cable wrangler and boom mic operator.• Collaborated with crew to ensure safe and efficient equipment set up and breakdown.

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  UNC-TV

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Production Assistant Intern

  North Carolina Now. Directed and produced by Katy Loebrich• Operated camera, teleprompter, audio mixer, and character generator.• Strengthened skills in studio television production.

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  Media Resources Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Digital Media Lab Assistant

  • Advised students and faculty in recording and editing media projects.• Operated equipment used for copying disks and recording audio.• Facilitated computer reservations and checking out equipment.

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  UNC-TV

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Producer's Assistant Intern

  North Carolina Now. Directed and produced by Katy Loebrich• Contributed to research for news ideas, interviews, and segments.• Participated in the shooting and editing of news packages and promos.• Directed and technical directed interviews for the program.

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  Storyboard Media

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Volunteer Production Assistant

  “Granville Towers – UNC Student Housing.” Directed by Ben Oliver• Played a nonspeaking role as a college student.• Guaranteed safe equipment set up and break down.

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  NextGen Reporting

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Freelance Video Technician

  • Operated webcam and audio equipment used for an online video deposition.• Monitored streaming of video content.

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  StreamSports

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Freelance Camera Operator

  • Operated camera during sports events.• Advertised StreamSports before and after events.

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  Ryan Romkema

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Freelance Production Assistant

  Untitled Documentary Project. Directed and produced by Ryan Romkema• Contributed to safe set up and break down of equipment.• Operated camera during production.

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  Twin Maples Media Group

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2015

  Freelance Production Assistant

  The Setlist. Directed by Konrad Arnold• Controlled crowds to prevent theft or damage of equipment.• Supported crew with safe equipment set up and breakdown.

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  Storyboard Media

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Freelance Production Assistant

  Comparex Product Videos. Directed by Ben Oliver• Conducted crowd control to eliminate noise and bystander problems during production.• Guaranteed safe equipment set up and break down.

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  Crawford Media Services, Inc.

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  Freelance Metadata Writer and Quality Control

  • Wrote metadata for Viacom’s MTV Vault Project.• Monitored metadata writing of others to ensure proper standards.• Metaforce provided metadata for 444,210 points across 65,325 assets, allowing for search, discovery, and re-use of media.

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  Event Photography Group

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Photographer and Cast Member

  • Operated camera for portrait photography.• Strengthened customer service skills by operating cash register.

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  Ted Constant Convocation Ctr

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  A/V Crew Member

  • Operated camera and cued video and graphics during games and other events.• Assisted crew in equipment set up and breakdown.• Supported camera crew as a grip.

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  Left Right

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Freelance Production Assistant

  The Circus, TV program on Showtime.• Participated in movement of equipment.• Served crew by printing photographs.

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  Methods & Madness Productions

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Production Assistant

  "The Story." Directed and produced by Meliz Yilmaz • Assisted crew with various tasks including recording sound.• Participated in the 2016 Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film Project.

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  Lucky Dog Television Productions

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  Freelance TV Crew Member

  • Cued and coordinated graphics during games.• Assisted crew in equipment set up and breakdown.• Supported camera crew as a grip. • Supported crew in the production of events including the 2017 Beach Ball Classic.

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  WPDE TV 15

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Direct and technical direct newscasts.• Operate teleprompter during news broadcasts.• Edit videos for teases, news packages, sound bites, and voice-overs. • Operate teleprompter during news broadcasts.• Edit videos for teases, news packages, sound bites, and voice-overs.• Operate camera in the field.

  • Newscast Director

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Teleprompter Operator & Editor

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2021