Steve Bell

Experience

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  Cogeco Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Lead ENG photographer. Responsible for shooting and editing local news, sports and entertainment events. Also ran a 5-camera live microwave mobile unit for news, sports and community events. Also performed the roles of floor director, producer, director, audio operator, chyron operator, technical director and tape operator for numerous studio and mobile productions.Worked on various productions including: the 1987 World Junior Baseball Championships, beach volleyball for Canadian sports station TSN, the grand opening of Casino Windsor with Dome Productions, a story on the Canadian Make-A-Wish Foundation with a trip to Disney World, and the Canadian OUA Track and Field Championships for numerous years.Responsible for the playback of daily programs, keeping a monthly log of all content played on the air. Main camera operator for the live broadcast of Windsor Spitfires Junior “A” Hockey, and other events. Freelance ENG camera operator for other stations in the area (CKCO, CBC, and others). Show less

  • Lead ENG photographer

    Apr 1988 - Jan 2001

  • Dispatcher/Warehouse

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
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  Community Media Network TV.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2016

  Camera Operator

  Volunteer producer and videographer for Oakland University and Notre Dame Prep hockey, the Rochester Holiday parade, various music concerts, Detroit Red Wings Alumni hockey and campaign speeches.

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  Micro Center

  May 2002 - Nov 2005

  Service Technician

  Responsible for warranty and out-of-warranty repair on customerscomputers.Provided technical support via incoming phone calls.Performed virus and spyware removal.Built customized desktop computers for customers.

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  Inacomp TSG

  Nov 2005 - Jan 2016

  Customer Engineer

  Responsible for the diagnosis and repair of HP laptops, desktops, servers and laser printers.Supervised the installation and imaging of 1400 laptops in the Troy school district in 2007 and 2400 computers in the Plymouth-Canton school district in 2009.Daily check in/out of customer laptops and technical support over the phone. Daily ordering of repair parts from HP and Dell.Assist in the installation of servers, switches and UPS power units on location.Currently perform warranty and non-warranty work for the Chippewa Valley and Utica school districts. Show less

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  WROK

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2016

  Camera Operator

  Camera operator for the Royal Oak Hockey Association on Wednesday nights, and the Royal Oak Christmas parades.

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  Steve Bell Video

  Jan 2011 - now

  Freelancer

  Freelance camera operator for single or multicam productions. Can also provide live webstreaming of events. DSLR camera and Sony HXR-MC2500 videographer and photographer with own equipment. Can shoot in both HD and SD video. I am also an experienced Tricaster user, utilizing both the Tricaster 455 and 850 Extreme.Have worked for Fox Sports as utility on both NASCAR and NFL football.Also worked with Raycom Sports for the ACC Network as hand-held camera for NC State Football.Producer and director for WE-TV.ca. Covering Windsor AKO Fratmen football, Windsor Express (NBL Canada) basketball, and a half-hour live sports talk show, Sports Den.Certified commercial Part 107 drone pilot Show less

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  Detroit Public Television

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2016

  Technician

  Worked as a technician for various shows in the studio, and out in the field. Performing the duties of technical director (using the Grass Valley Kayak switcher), Chyron Operator, setting up lights in the studio, and camera operator, as well as using the Tricaster 855 for field productions. Shows worked on include MiWeek, American Black Journal, pledge breaks, and director for Live at The Carr Center, and the 2015 Great Lakes Restoration Conference.

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  Carolina Hurricanes

  Apr 2016 - now

  Technical Director

  Part-time technical director and camera operator for Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Basketball games on CanesVision

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  Carolina Mudcats

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Director

  Video director for games broadcast on MiLB.com

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  Time Warner Cable News

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Master Control Operator

  Master Control Operator at Time Warner Cable News 14. Controlling channels for Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington and Charlotte, N.C. Record and edit weather breaks, adjust times for live breaks and advise talent on traffic/weather breaks.

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  Spectrum News

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

  Live Truck Operator/Photographer

  Film interviews, packages, sports highlights and VOSOT's for 24-hour news channelSet up live shots for reporters using TVU transmissions or satellite if needed.Certified commercial Part 107 drone pilot

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  Cisco TV

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

  Director/Technical Director

  Director for Cisco TV broadcasts, including all hands meetings, staff meetings and training sessions. Worked both remotely, and live in the studio and events center.Leader for all crew on site, including camera operators, graphics and audio personnel, and collaborated with producers to map out the show before air for the best possible visuals. Implemented a training program for freelancers to better use the video switcher

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  North Carolina State University

  Jan 2022 - now

  Technical director for NC State University athletics. Internal video and ACC Network coverage.

  • Video Production Specialist

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Production Assistant

    Jan 2022 - now
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  WNCN

  Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

  Director

  Director for newscasts during the day. Program the shows in ENPS, and execute the shows on a Sony ELC switcher. Add graphics and transitions during the show as needed.Also serve as a robocam operator, teleprompter and stage hand when needed. Run cameras for the My Carolina show and rearrange set pieces for a variety of segments.

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  Town of Holly Springs

  Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

  Theater Technician
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  Spectrum News

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director