GREGG C. COOPER 175 Chickasaw Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 412.874.3675 [email protected]
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GREGG C. COOPER 175 Chickasaw Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 412.874.3675 [email protected] Professional Profile Celebrating forty years of broadcasting experience, my diverse, award-winning career is a testament to a talented and creative approach to the craft of production, both live and produced. My considerable skills span the spectrum whether working as a producer, director, sound engineer, videographer or still photographer. This variety of experience has equipped me to be a capable leader as well as a great team player. Work Skills Producing * Directing * Production Managing * Videography * Sound Engineering * Editing * Mobile Production * Live Events Event Planning * Stage Management * Fund Raising * Tech Managing * Sound/Video Installation and Implementation-Engineering IT * Social Media * Faith Based Production Work Experience Freelance Affiliations Current Pittsburgh Crewing ▪ Root Sports ▪ CBS Sports ▪ ViewPoint Production Services ▪ Disney Channel ▪ MTV ▪ Orchard Hill Church ▪ Cornerstone Television ▪ Graham Audio ▪ Comcast ▪ NBC ▪ Production Consulting Group ▪ Pittsburgh Penguins ▪ Urban Impact ▪ VB Productions ▪ Cox Automotive ▪ Westview Motors ▪ KDKA ▪ WPXI ▪ Pittsburgh Steelers Producer/Director of Communications 2011-2013 Resolution Hope, Bradfordwoods, PA Achievements § New Year’s Event 2012: Stage AE – Reached 2.3 million households through 2.5 hour television special fundraising event for launch of the 13A Awareness Campaign – fighting human trafficking through education, social media and “Legacy of Freedom” tour. Reached an average of 44,000 people per week through social media and programming tour to 14 educational institutions in spring of 2013. § Launched the 13A Awareness Campaign to a national platform including partnerships with Paul Mitchell, Abolition International and singer/songwriter, Natalie Grant. § New Year’s Event 2011: Stage AE – Fundraising Event for purchase of a drilling rig to be used by Operation Blessing (affiliate of Christian Broadcasting Network) in Haiti. Rig was purchased and delivered the following week to Port Au Prince, Haiti and has been actively drilling wells for schools, hospitals, health clinics and orphanages. Responsibilities: § Producer, 2 hour live stage event and concert § Video Segment Production § Management of sound, video, mobile production, stage § IT/Office Management Engineer, Videographer, Sound Engineer, Equipment Manager, Producer 2004-2012 Viewpoint Production Services Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Achievements § Dv Award 2013: Co-Producer/DP, Urban Impact § Dv Award 2007: Producer, Human Motion Institute § Telly Award 2007: Producer, Human Motion Institute § Telly Award 2006: Producer, Human Motion Institute Responsibilities: § Videographer: Dr. Phil ▪ Bob Costas Show ▪ Jerome Bettis Show ▪ ABC ▪ CBS ▪ NBC ▪ Fox News ▪ NBC News ▪ CBS News ▪ Comcast Pittsburgh ▪ Comcast Sports Net ▪ FSN ▪ HJ Heinz ▪ HBO ▪ AE Network ▪ NHL ▪ TSN § Sound Engineering: ABC ▪ CBS ▪ NBC ▪ Fox News ▪ NBC News ▪ CBS News ▪ Comcast Pittsburgh ▪ KDKA TV ▪ WTAE ▪ WPXI ▪ Graham Audio ▪ TSN ▪ Jerome Bettis Show ▪ Hines Ward Show ▪ Steeler Huddle § IT Implementation and Oversight § Budget Planning § Equipment Research and Development/Purchasing/Maintenance § Technical and Television Directing § Tech Managing Mobile/Remote Productions § Equipment Managing: Overseeing video and audio inventory for rental and remote crew shooting GREGG C. COOPER 175 Chickasaw Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.874.3675 [email protected] Production Manager/Producer 2001-2004 Orchard Hill Church, Wexford, PA Achievements: § Improved artistic and musical atmosphere for productions and rehearsals § Raised technical and artistic standards of productions and facilities § Upgraded standards for service and pre-service video production § Introduced Video Image Magnification during services Responsibilities: § Staff/Crew Hiring and Scheduling § Budget Planning § Program Development § Ministry Planning § Equipment Research and Development, Purchasing § Service Production § Concert/Special Event Coordination § Technical, Drama and Television Directing Production/Senior Sound Engineer 1987-2001 WTAE-TV CH 4, Pittsburgh, PA Achievements: § Senior Sound Engineer and Mixer for daily Prime Time Emmy Award Winning News Cast and TV Specials § Co-Project Engineer for redesign and rebuilding of Audio Suite § Music Segment Producer/Sound Engineer “Project Bundle Up” Telethon § Conducted Channel 4’s first Stereo Broadcast Responsibilities: § Sound Engineer/Mixer for daily Prime Time News Shows and Specials § Studio Camera § Lighting § Master Control § Video Tape Operator Creative Consultant/Producer 1983-1997 The LIGHTMUSIC Television Show, Wall, PA Achievements: § 3-Time Billboard Award for “Best Video Show” § Among the first TV shows to use “Palm” sized cameras in the field § Set new production standards for Music Television Responsibilities: § Segment Producer § Videographer § Research and Development § Web Producer § Sound Engineer Education California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA, 1982 Bachelor of Arts, Communications – Emphasis on Television and Radio References (available upon request) 2 .