Pam Frois

Experience

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  Voices Newspaper

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  Photographer, Copy Editor, Dark Room Manager

  News assignments as needed at various events such as the presidential debate between George Bush Sr. and Michael Dukakis. Developed all the photographic film and printed all the pictures need for the weekly publication. Created adds, proofread ads and articles as needed.

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  Visual Storyteller : Self Employed

  Jan 1988 - now

  Freelance Photographer

  Capturing lasting memories through photography• Award winning photos• Landscapes, nature, candids, sports and dance• Military Funerals• Corporate Events• Products - food, clothing, jewelry for catalogs, calendars and websites•. Portraits•. Real Estate•. Weddings, christenings, and special occasions • World traveler

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  ESPN

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2016

  Remote Operations Producer / Coordinator

  • On site Operations Producer - Managed technical crews ranging from 25 – 200+. • Full Circle Service - Strategic planning, execution, support and event status of 200+ live remote sports events yearly. Proactively managed all event needs: created surveys, worked with mobile unit companies, stadiums, vendors, equipment shipping logistics, hotel rooming lists, hired daily staff, catering, security, ordered equipment etc.• Dead Line Driven - Never missed a dead line. All events made air, on time maintaining ESPN’s brand quality. • Road Warrior - Traveled to events weekly, often with less than 24 hour notice. Was the go to person for last minute events or when operations producer called out.• Time Management - Produced surveys and managed events often with 24 - 48 hour notice - March Madness, playoffs, chases, illnesses etc.• Adapt to Change - Adapted to program changes, equipment failure, personnel cancellations, stadium concerns, weather, shipping issues etc.• Created on the road health program.• Resourceful - Event day, the generator for the mobile unit failed. It's Sunday morning with a snow storm approaching. Finding a new generator seemed impossible. Mass dialing, a generator was found, arriving an hour prior to air. With team work and skilled staff we made air.• Leadership - Ability to lead teams in a positive and productive manner by inspiring & developing individuals and effectively managing processes leading to a smooth and uneventful production.• Extensive knowledge of various sports: MLB, golf, boxing, soccer domestic / international (El Clasico & Copa Del Rey Final), college basketball and college football.• Managed MLB budget, requests and logistics of all remotes sets and all blimp acquisitions.• Crewing / Travel - Sr. Crewing Coordinator. Hired freelance technicians for remote sporting events. Booked their air and hotel. Show less

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  Lifetouch National School Studios

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2023

  Photographer - Sports & Special Events

  Photographing JV and Varsity sports events and special events such as pep rallies, home comings, proms, student life and graduations.Glossy Finish: Photographed little leaguers, dancers and teams.Provided customer service and processed orders.

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  Ming Entertainment Group LLC

  Jan 2016 - now

  Operations Runner

  Providing operations and production support.

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  Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

  Jan 2017 - now

  Employment Transition Coach - Job Search Work Team Coordinator, Team Leader (volunteer)

  JETS ( Jewish Employment Transition Services ) a non denominational program helping people in transition find employment through workshops, networking and human resources services. •. Job Search Work Team CoordinatorDuring the Covid pandemic, working with team leaders to have their weekly meetings on ZOOM. Managing the requests of colleagues in transition to join support teams. I have placed 400+ colleagues in various groups and 300+ have landed. Under my direction we have expanded from 4 to 6 support teams helping dozens of an additional colleagues receive support.Track and create communications between team leaders about employment opportunities, reporting attendance and balancing the membership among the search teams. Created a universal JSWT Google folder and calendar for team members to access documents and events. Plan / organize “Speed Networking” sessions. Round table of approximately 35 colleagues in transition. These sessions afford members of the JETS (Jewish Education Transition Services) community and the JFS Job Search Work Teams to practice their TMAY (tell me about yourself) speeches and network with others outside of their regular team environment. I've created and disseminated handouts i.e. resumes, cover letters, interviewing questions, and time management chart.•. Team LeaderTeam leader for the JETS Job Work Search Team in West Hartford, co leader of the Newington team. I organize, lead weekly meetings. These team meetings help the unemployed and underemployed with their networking skills, interviewing skills, resumes etc. while providing positive support. Show less

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  American Marketing Association Connecticut Chapter

  Jun 2019 - now

  Board Of Directors (volunteer)

  VP of Job Board - Creating a platform to promote opportunities for a specialized skilled market. Increasing chapter revenue.Programming Committee - Driving member engagement by developing and executing events that deliver value through education, entertainment and networking opportunities.Membership Committee Lead - Developing and promoting membership growth by driving engagement and value.