Dawson Leary

Experience

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  USSSA Space Coast Complex

  Aug 2019 - now

  Videographer/ Drone Operator/ Replay Operator/ Broadcast Engineer

  -Operate 3-play replay machines for live broadcast of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch Championship Series to 3,000 viewers-Operate a DJI Phantom drone for aerial live broadcast video for the Slowpitch World Series to 7,000 viewers-Operate broadcast Panasonic AG-CX350 cameras for live broadcasts of professional fastpitch, slowpitch world series, and baseball/softball tournaments-Ensure broadcasts go off on time and all broadcast equipment (cameras, switchers, audio boards, 3-play replay machines) are working properly Show less

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  The Agency at UF

  Oct 2022 - now

  -Led a production team in collaboration with ESPN and SEC Network, reaching 9.7 million viewers and 1.4 million streams, resulting in a 230% sales increase at launch and a $570,000 ROI -Created pre-production documents for production shoots with Fortune 500 companies including call sheets, scripts, storyboards, mood boards, pitch decks, and project trackers-Coordinated logistics, including scheduling, transportation of cast and crew, budget requests, and packaging content for client reviews Show less -Coordinate across multiple departments within the Agency to produce content for internal and client teams -Shoot videos with a DSLR Panasonic Lumix GH5 camera with 14-140 and 25mm lenses, a DJI Ronin gimbal, GVM Led lights, and a DJI Mavic Mini drone to produce content for the Agency-Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects to edit sizzle reels, podcasts, and commercials-Shot and edited videos for clients like The Bartram apartment complex in Gainesville -Shot and edited internal team videos such as interviews, masterclasses, and podcasts Show less

  • Production Department Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Producer

    May 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Videographer

    Oct 2022 - May 2023
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  University of Florida

  Nov 2022 - now

  First Year Florida Peer Leader

  -Identify and establish a network of faculty, staff, and students across the University of Florida campus-Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills through public speaking, presentations, group facilitation and student interaction in a group of 35+ students and staff-Discover tens of campus resources, services, and tools that contribute to student success at the University of Florida-Serve as an academic and social role model for students across the University of Florida campus-Engaged in a 3-day peer leader retreat that built on our skills of communication, professionalism, and leadership styles Show less

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  ESPN

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Transmission Intern

  -Monitor the health and broadcast standards for thousands of live events transported via fiber, satellite, and IP for airing on ESPN’s linear and streaming platforms-Check in hundreds of live events airing on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+ to over 100,000,000 viewers by communicating production needs with directors and producers globally-Troubleshooting hardware and software issues affecting video and audio monitoring equipment such as commercial receivers and router panels