Chris Culcasi

Chris Culcasi

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    News Producer at KTVU Fox 2

  • Education

    • Stevenson School

      2007 - 2011
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: KSPB Pebble Beach 91.9 FM

    • Loyola Marymount University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication and Media Studies, Minor in Journalism 3.66

      Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Theta fraternity

  • Experience

    • Naval Postgraduate School

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2014
      Research Assistant

      -Analyzed combat data from ground and aircraft vehicles that was presented before Navy officials in order to better assess combat performance in Afghanistan-Collected and evaluated published information on ground vehicles that is currently being compiled into a textbook and short course on ground vehicle survivability-Publicized lectures and short courses taught by the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department to the rest of the campus as well as scholars in that field across the country-Conducted a case study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle-Created a research poster and quad chart based off of my case study and research on ground vehicle survivability and presented it to the NPS community-Carried various administrative duties: clearing out old offices, preparing for events on campus, training new hires in the department, etc. Show less

    • Loyola Marymount University

      Oct 2011 - May 2015

      -Responsible for 60 Frontline Employees, including training, scheduling, discipline and ensuring they helped maintain the standards of the gym at all times-Performed opening duties once a week, additionally supervising the building when necessary-Conducted monthly staff meetings in addition to daily office hours-Represented the Burns Rec Center by promoting it across campus to both students and visitors -Led and motivated fellow Burns Recreation employees in running the gym, oversaw members to ensure rules were being followed, responsible for general upkeep of the building-Represented the Burns Rec Center by promoting the facility and giving tours to guests-In addition to the above, performed all the tasks of a Frontline Employee when necessary -Greeted members at the Front Desk, sold guest passes to visitors, assisted with membership issues-Monitored fitness area to ensure a higher standard in the facility-Sold protein items and rented out workout equipment to members-In all positions, worked to maintain the cleanliness and professionalism of the gym

      • Campus Recreation Manager

        Apr 2014 - May 2015
      • Burns Recreation Supervisor

        May 2013 - Apr 2014
      • Burns Recreation Frontline Employee

        Oct 2011 - May 2013
    • Inner-City Arts

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
      Programming Intern

      -Produced Excel spreadsheets as class rosters and grading forms to replace their paper copies and taught the art teachers how to use them-Transported children from kindergarten through second grade between art classes, and supervised the children as they were picked up by school buses-Evaluated financial performances from previous years in order to help cut costs-Promoted the benefits of Inner-City Arts in the Downtown Los Angeles area by posting fliers, sending emails and contacting elementary schools directly over the phone Show less

    • Brown & Dutch PR / Consumer Product Events

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Programming & Social Media Intern

      -Represented several Los Angeles-based companies including Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill, Axiom Foods and Fishpeople, and conducted an advertising value equivalency for all three clients-Hosted three PR events where we invited the CEOs of little-known products and staff members from over 100 media outlets to come out and exchange information, helping to create long-lasting PR relationships-Ran the Consumer Product Events official Twitter account during PR events to help promote the companies present Show less

    • Rosine's Restaurant

      Jul 2015 - Sept 2019
      Manager
    • KSBW

      Dec 2017 - Sept 2019
      Associate Producer

      Produced weekend morning newscasts and filled in on 5PM newscasts as needed. Wrote news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and daily news briefs.Wrote articles for digital platforms.

    • KRON-TV

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2024

      Led a team of producers and reporters to present compelling and informative coverage across three midday newscasts. Contributed to the editorial process including daily reporter assignments and booking live interviews. Reviewed and approve scripts and videos from reporters and producers. Helped with producer’s growth by giving daily feedback & annual performance reviews.Commanded breaking news coverage during live newscasts with urgency and accuracy as needed.Coordinated with engineering teams to ensure smooth and seamless productions.Produced newscasts as needed.Oversaw the launch of both a Noon and 2PM newscast. Show less

      • Executive Producer

        Feb 2022 - Feb 2024
      • News Producer

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2022
    • KTVU 2

      Mar 2024 - now
      News Producer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Security Clearance (Level II)

      Naval Postgraduate School
      Jul 2012
    • CPR

      American Red Cross
      Aug 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Reading to Kids volunteer

      Issued by Reading to Kids on Mar 2014
      Reading to KidsAssociated with Chris Culcasi