George Fairfield

Experience

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  Va. Opera Association

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1995

  Stage Hand

  Responsibilities included loading in, setting, extensive rigging, and running show elements for each theater production

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  Atlantic Audio Visual Systems

  Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

  Technician

  Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of video projection and multi-camera systems

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  Fairfield Productions

  Jan 1990 - Dec 2000

  Video Producer/Editor

  Specializing in writing, developing, and editing branding videos for corporate clients as well as designing & creating programs incorporated into live event shows allowing for extensive audio/ visual equipment knowledge. Responsibilities included directing, editing, lighting, camera operation, audio acquisition, crew management, & extensive client/C-level interactions. Other productions included recording live performances for clients such as The Va. Opera Company, The Va. Symphony, Joffrey Ballet, Joffrey Midwest Workshop, and numerous independent companies for broadcast and archival. Show less

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  Piscataway Township Public Schools

  Jan 1999 - Oct 2015

  Video Producer / Teacher

  Responsibilities include prioritizing and creating visually, stimulating, & dynamic video programs for broadcast, workshops, & classrooms. Proficient video editing skills in Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere. Perform routine maintenance as needed. Other duties consisted of setting up and operating sound systems, video projection, and video conferencing equipment. Instruct & Supervise as needed.Also, assisted in the design and management of the installation of a broadcast media suite consisting of two television studios, a FM radio station, and an Apple computer lab connected to an Apple X-san server. Extensive experience with video editing software, Apple OS, Canon & Sony cameras, Grass Valley Indigo Video Switcher, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint), FileZilla, Servers & fiber optic/ethernet networking.Instruction of Digital Video Editing to grades 9 - 12. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2000 - now

  Independent Film Maker

  Independent Film Maker - Documentary Film DirectorIncludes the documentary of famed choreographer/director, Tony Stevens, "With No Regrets; A Dancin'​ Man's Journey"​. It made it's world premiere in Hollywood, Ca. at Dances With Films Festival.

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  HILLSIDE BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Teacher
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  Piscataway Community Tv Ctr

  Jul 2017 - now

  • Station Manager

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Production Supervisor

    May 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Production Facilitator

    Jul 2017 - May 2018