Sam Geaney

Experience

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  DCU Media Production Society

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  Team Member

  During my time as a member of DCU's Media Production Society• Filmed and edited various productions.• Filmed the Hybrid Award Show in 2013.• Hosted a film and music show called Fusion in 2012.• Hosted a electronic music show called Electric Evening in 2013.• Took part and produced a show in two of DCUtv's 24 Hour Broadcast's.• Worked as a camera operator, a boom technician• Directed, created and hosted my own TV show for DCUtv.

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  Music Review Unsigned

  May 2012 - Dec 2013

  Journalist

  • Wrote reviews and features for the magazine.• Covered all areas of music from Rock, Pop and Alternative to Gospel and Industrial.• Wrote comprehensive articles always sticking to deadlines.

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  Afterdark.ie

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Journalist and Box Office Attendant

  As Box Office Attendant for The Kitchen Nightclub• Wrote regular articles, interviews, reviews and blogs for the website.• Interviewed many of the artists Afterdark.ie brought to Dublin.• Looked after numerous artists prior to their performances.• Worked at box office, charging entry, dealing with customers and dealing with any issues.• Handled large amounts of cash, working both with a till and doing own calculations.

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  Aertv

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

  Camera Operator For Hard Working Class Heroes

  • Worked as a camera operator. • Worked on live streaming of performances• Used a variety of cameras.• Filmed close-ups of artists onstage on Handheld Camera.

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  The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Food and Beverage Associate

  • Worked as part of both small and large teams, depending on the event.• Interacted with guests in a professional manner, ensuring they were fully satisfied with everything.• Trained in the new staff during the Christmas season. • Frequently carried out tasks unsupervised. • Always kept up professional appearance and attitude in work.• Always interacted with guests and customers at a professional level.• Set up events and took them down involving a lot of manual labour.

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  Sam Geaney Media Productions

  Jan 2014 - now

  Videographer, Photographer, Producer

  • Work freelance in the media industry.• Produce and edit promo videos, shoot live events and music videos.• Work with Wordpress to build and design websites, providing functionality needed• Code using HTML, CSS and Javascript• Create soundscapes and soundtracks.• Produce vox pops and other material depending on the clients' wants.

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  CycleAgainstSuicide

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Camera Assistant

  • Worked as camera assist in the RDS Main Hall for a five camera live stream.• Helped vision mixer and other camera operators where possible.• Operated a DSLR for the event.

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  Coco Television

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  Production Intern

  Worked as the production intern for Coco Television from January until February, working on all aspects of the production of an episode of Don't Tell The Bride, while also getting to see the production of another episode in the series as well as various other productions including "Crimecall", and the upcoming RTE show "Who's Holiday is it Anyways".During the internship I worked as:• Camera Assistant: Helped the cameramen with anything needed. Duties included standing in for a shot, helping with the lighting and framing of shots, retrieving equipment and helping with lenses.• Production Assistant: Sat in on meetings, gave personal inputs where it aided the production, gave opinions on the show as it progressed and filled out a large quantity of programme info sheets for RTE.• Director’s Assistant: Aided director in all areas of production including editing.• Researcher: Researched in the Coco Television office for different aspects of the show including locations and finding a company who would provide a sky banner.• Runner: Helped with carrying equipment, looking after equipment, retrieving equipment, keeping the crew fed and hydrated. Show less

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  Gill & Macmillan

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  Videographer

  • Filmed the Gill and MacMillan Q&A with author Turtle Bunbury upon the release of his book “The Glorious Madness”.• Filmed the reception to the event as well as the interview and audience Q&A.• Later edited the interview for Gill and MacMillan’s website as well as Turtle Bunbury’s own use creating both short promos and a full edit of the interview and audience questions.

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  Arvato at Microsoft

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  Transactional Specialist

  • Proofread legal and business documents of Microsoft clients to ensure all details were fully accurate as any errors could affect the validity of major corporate deals and incur fines.• Worked regularly on my own initiative, carrying out tasks unsupervised.• Always reached targets and met deadlines.• Worked primarily with computers using a wide variety of commercial and internal software.• Trained in new staff, teaching them the programs required and helping them with any queries.• Promoted to the position of validator and then auditor within four months of starting. Show less

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  COCO Television

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Production Assistant/Logger

  • Worked as Production Assistant on shoot and prep days for Room to Improve.• Recorded timelapses of site and construction for Room to Improve.• Worked on First Dates Series 1 and 2, and Don’t Tell The Bride• Helped productions run smoothly keeping track of rented gear, to ensure everything accounted for.• As Data wrangler backed up all data recorded. • Acted as Logger for First Dates pre-interviews and main shoots.• Ensured all paperwork signed and filled out correctly.• Helped to rig and de-rig the place and aid the crew where possible.• Worked as researcher for Don’t Tell the Bride during internship. Show less

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  Setanta Sports (now eir Sport)

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  Autocue Operator/Production Runner

  • Operated the Autocue for the presenter ensuring it ran smoothly and with no typos, using iNews.• Input and updated scripts in iNews for the shows• Also worked as a runner in the studio looking after the talent and ensuring productions ran smoothly.• Worked on live studio shows and OBs.

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  Newstalk 106-108

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

  Researcher

  • Worked as a researcher for the Right Hook and Down to Business• Wrote up scripts and briefs for the presenters.• Did background research and pre-interviews for guests on the show• Looked after the social media keeping the feeds up to date to keep listeners tuned in.

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  STRIKE FILMS

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Production Assistant

  • Worked on RTÉ comedy sketch show TMI.• Ensured all paperwork was signed and correctly filled out.• Worked as hospitality for participants ensuring all were comfortable before appearing.• Helped rig and de-rig at each set.

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  Power Pictures

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Audience Co-Ordinator

  • Worked on the Tommy Tiernan Show• Researched guests and used RTÉ Archive Library to find clips for packages.• Co-ordinated the audience, selecting the right members for the show from applications.• Contacted and followed up with audience members to ensure numbers were correct to fill Studio• Looked after guestlist and directed audience on night of each show.

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  Help Not Harm

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Videographer

  • Recorded the Help Not Harm Symposium in Buswells Hotel

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  ADARE Productions

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Production Assistant

  • Worked on full series of “An Ríl Deal” celebrity dance competition series for TG4 over three days.• Looked after the contestants ensuring all their needs were met.• Ensured all contestant paperwork was correctly filled out and signed• Contacted audience members for shows and acted as hospitality to them for the shows.

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  Seabed Productions

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Production Assistant

  • Worked as a production assistant as part of the Hollywood in Eirinn documentary series.

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  Tyrone Productions

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Production Assistant

  • Worked as production assistant for filming of the Nathan Carter Show.

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  BAMMA

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Production Assistant

  • International broadcast of a BAMMA and Bellator Mixed Martial Arts event in the 3 Arena.

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  Element Post Production

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Production Assistant

  • Worked as production assistant for an online Pringles campaign.

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  Young People at Risk

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Producer

  • Researcher and produced a vox pop on young people in the North Inner City for a conference and use on website.• Looked into what children would change in their area and what positive aspects they saw.

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  Raidió na Life 106.4FM

  Jan 2017 - now

  Radio Presenter

  • Produce and present weekly music program in Irish.• Broadcast on Irish FM airwaves and online.

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  Antidote

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Production Assistant

  • Worked on a Lidl ad campaign.• Helped to rig and de-rig and ensure gear was safe and protected with all wires sufficiently covered• Ensure only crew members were in the restricted areas.• Helped the production run as smoothly as possible, helping the production team where possible.

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  Soho Pixels UK

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Camera Assistant

  • Camera Assistant, Operator and Focus Puller for various advertisement and music video shoots.• Helped set up camera, lighting and studios.• Cameras used: Red Scarlet, 5D Mark III and 7D cameras.

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  Zeppotron (EndemolUK)

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Production Runner

  • Working as Production Runner for Frankie Boyle's New World Order both in studio and office.• Prep studio, guest rooms and production office.• Guide audience on night of show.• Drive MPV for equipment and crew runs.• Help the production run as smoothly as possible.

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  Channel 5

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Location Assistant

  • Worked on Channel 5’s Caught on Camera.• Worked on location as camera assistant, camera operator and equipment runner.• Cameras used: Sony FS7, Canon 5D Mark III and Mark IV.• Data wrangled all footage on shoots and transcribe interviews back in the office.• Looked after paperwork and get relevant clearance for CCTV and user-generated footage for show.

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  COCO Television

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Production Assistant

  • Worked on First Dates Series 3 as a logger and production assistant, transcribing the dates live.• Created shift schedule for the loggers and ensured logs correct and sent to editors at end of the day.

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  Adare Productions

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  Production Assistant/Camera Assistant

  • Worked on the various shoot days for Beidh Me Ar Ais as PA/Camera Assist.• Looked after paperwork for all contributors.• Aided the cameraman with equipment, and logging details in interviews to be shot after.

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  Kite Entertainment

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  Production Assistant

  • Worked as logger, production assistant and camera assistant for the auditions, various shoots and the live finals.• Looked after paperwork for contestants, and members of the public.• Help coordinate the audience for each show, ensuring we had a full capacity audience on each occasion.

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  Vision Independent productions

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Production Assistant

  • Aided the camera operators and producers on shoots around Ireland.• Acted as boom operator while on location.• Looked after all paperwork for contributors.

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  Adare Productions

  May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Production Assistant

  • Worked on the Underdogs as PA/Camera Assist.• Worked in office transcribing interviews as Gaeilge and in English.• Looked after paperwork for all contributors.• Aided the cameraman with equipment, and logging details in interviews to be shot afterwards.

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  COCO Television

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Production Assistant

  • Worked on First Dates Series 4 as a logger and production assistant, transcribing the dates live.• Called contributors to confirm availability for the show.• Promoted the online application via social media.• Followed up with background daters and put them into slots for dates.• Created shift schedule for the loggers and ensured logs correct and sent to editors at end of the day.

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  Kite Entertainment

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Production Assistant

  • Worked as Production Assistant for Gogglebox.• Aided the contributors with any issues.• Work in office transcribing and doing other clerical duties.• Transported footage and logged it upon arrival.

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  Independent College Dublin

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Exam Invigilator

  • Acted as Exam Invigilator ensuring all exam protocols were followed.• Aided students with any queries they had.• Wrote detailed reports after each exam.

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  AIB

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Administrative Assistant

  • Proofread and assessed large quantities of AIB customer documents.• Checked for errors and inaccuracies to ensure maximum compliance regarding mortgages• Worked with sensitive material with vulnerable customers and looked to find resolutions.• Worked on my own initiative and as part of a team to meet strict deadlines.

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  Self Help Africa

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2022

  Communications Officer

  • Shot and edited videos for the company, for internal and external use.• Travelled to African countries to produce content showing the work of projects• Looked after the Wordpress website, keeping it up to date with latest plugins and themes, troubleshooting any issues• Coded the website, designing webpages with different functionality using HTML, CSS and Javascript• Copywriting: Wrote articles for the website and press releases.• Produced graphic content for internal and external documents.• Photographed events. Show less