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Justin McKemy

Justin McKemy

Audio Engineer / Master Control Technician / Studio Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Network Administrator at GP Strategies Corporation

  • Education

    • Carroll Community College

      2000 - 2004
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

  • Experience

    • WMAR-TV

      Nov 2007 - May 2011
      Audio Engineer / Master Control Technician / Studio Technician

      -Set designer for several broadcast shows, including graphics and physical elements-Managed all audio production as well as network satellite interviews via Solid State Logic 32 Channel digital audio mixer.-Studio robotic camera operator maneuvering 4 Vinten robotic pedestals with Sony HD cameras. Additionally ran handheld 'wobble' camera and closed circuit cameras.

    • Carroll County Government, MD

      May 2011 - Oct 2011
      Media Technician

      -Wrote, produced, filmed and edited commercials and informational videos for local businesses and organizations.-Responsible for setting up studio and remote video shoots (including lighting and audio equipment) for local government meetings and town hall events.-Researched new technologies for purchase and incorporation into production standards

    • Carroll Community College

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
      Theater Technician

      -Soundboard operator for theatre and amphitheater events.-Carpentry and set construction for several theatre productions including: Godspell (10/12) Noises Off! (11/12) The Nutcracker (12/12) Spring Awakening (3/13) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (5/13) Cinderella! Cinderella! (9/13) Wonder of the World (10/13)-Set design-Set lighting

    • GP Strategies Corporation

      Dec 2013 - Oct 2017

      - Supported project and program objectives- Managed production resources- Established, managed, and maintained workflow structure, resourcerequirements and schedules- Implemented project plans and monitored progress- Established, monitored, and maintained administrative procedures to ensureseamless pre-production, production, and post-production operation- Responded to customer needs within guidelines created by client- Ensured product quality and timely delivery- Ensured all contractor personnel received training necessary to meet broadcastindustry standards in productions- Developed and updated studio operations procedures- Identified and reported problems in existing systems and equipment, provided repair orders- Made recommendations to client stakeholders for new products or technology that could improve studio operations- Prepared studios for taping- Broadcasted live and taped productions- Managed and properly operated the viewer response system- Provided necessary technical and production support to instructors, producers, and other stakeholders- Provided technical support to Audio Visual Production Specialists- Prepared for, and carried out remote shoots- Coordinated training of all hardware and software in a broadcast studio/controlroom/editing suite environment- Edited using client furnished non-linear editing software- Provided technical support on IVT logistics and equipment integration issues- Incorporated audio and video into VOD using eLearning software- Attended trade shows, user group meetings- Maintained a studio schedule to facilitate the control of personnel enteringthe facility- Participated in pre-production meetings to provide project advice- Provided tours of the client studios- Maintained an appropriate level of communication with all project stakeholders toensure timely project completion- Submitted daily and weekly reports on the status of productions to client Show less - Operated client furnished hardware and software in the broadcast studio/controlroom and post-production environment including the viewerresponse system, video switchers, and audio mixers- Performed all studio/control room functions- Performed all audio/video functions in a field location- Broadcasted live and taped productions- Prepared for and carried out remote shoots- Worked with clients, producers, and instructors to develop the most effectivebroadcasts possible- Performed all studio/control room functions during rehearsal, taping, and broadcasting, including: Camera and Camera Control Unit (CCU) operation; Audio mixing; Video switching Footage ingest into editing workstation Lighting in the field and studio Teleprompting Set design and movement Chroma-keying; Dressing microphones Maintaining a Clean work area -Operated production and post-production software, including: Power Point Non-linear editing Teleprompting Compression Motion graphics DVD authoring Color correction Audio correction Character Generated software graphics Other related studio software- Performed all audio/video functions in a field location, including Camera operation Audio mixing and recording Lighting Monitor setup Prompting Dressing microphones- Provided technical support and recommendations to onsite instructors,subject matter experts, and producers for rehearsals, tapings, and broadcasts- Created video animations for use in opens, promos, IDs etc. using non-linearediting or motion graphic software- Created animated lower thirds in the studio and in post-production;- Maintained an appropriate level of communication with all project stakeholdersto ensure timely project completion Show less

      • Studio Production Manager / Senior Project Lead

        Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

      • Video Production Specialist

        Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

    • GP Strategies Corporation

      Dec 2018 - now
      Network Administrator

      Manage the setup and configuration of server hardware and software.Provide administration services for client server environments including the web, electronic mail, and network.Responsible for building and restructuring the organization’s existing local/wide area network (LAN/WAN) to an intranet/web network, and provide its support and maintenance.Provide technical support and problem solving services to internal and external customers and employees for products and applications.Perform on-site and remote support.Analyze existing technical systems including software, network and databases in order to create procedures for ensuring the timely completion of daily cycles.Anticipate and resolve systems errors.Assist in documenting current network systems.Maintain system software configuration management.Provide input into system technical documentation.Interface with Enterprise software packages.Work with the project manager to ensure that the product meets customer needs, quality standards, budget, and timeline.Work with the project manager to establish the project plan and to select the support staff. Show less

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