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David M Sawyer

    Video Production / Broadcast Transmission / Webcast Specialist / VIdeo

    Summary

    Military Broadcaster with live (high profile) event Production Background.  Versatile video/management/leadership skills.

    Work experience

    Sept 2023Current

    AV Specialist On-Site AV Technician for Exhibits and Events

    United States Holocaust Memorial and Museum
    • Operate Robotic Camera Systems (Sony & Panasonic).   
    • Operate Yamaha Audio Consoles. 
    • Operate Analog Way MX12x4 Seamless Graphics Switcher.   
    • Operate Tricaster.
    • Assist Clients in 4 Classrooms with Presentations & Google Meet & Zoom Teleconferencing.

    July 2021Aug 2023

    Video Teleconference and AV Support

    Under Armour
    • Back-to-work refresh of Headquarter Video Teleconference Systems
    • Commissioned installation of 45 new conference rooms in Building 37 at Port Covington
    July 1, 2005June 30, 2021

    Video Engineer / Systems Design -- Webcast Tech / Producer -- Video Director -- Press Liaison -- Video Lead -- Audience Response System (Lead Tech)

    FutureView Productions
    • Designed and implemented video system setups, webcast technology, and audience response integrations for high-profile events, ensuring flawless execution across audiovisual components.
    • Directed video operations as lead technician for 11 Wall Street Journal events (2008–2013) and multiple Economist Magazine events in New York and Washington D.C., including Buttonwood and State of the Planet conferences.
    • Coordinated live broadcasts and technical production for major national events, including five Presidential Inaugural Events (2009 & 2013), the U.S. Islam Conference (2011), and three Peterson Foundation events.
    • Led production of Cybershockwave simulation addressing Internet Denial of Service Attack on National Power Systems; produced content featured in a television special aired on CNN.
    May 1981May 1990

    Other NAVY JOURNALIST ASSIGNMENTS;

    US Navy; USS OGDEN; NAVINFO New England
    • Produced press releases and news stories highlighting significant events, including Black History Month, the USS Constitution Blood Drive, and initiatives from the Naval Blood Research Laboratory.
    • Managed regional public affairs projects for Maine and Vermont, facilitating media engagement to enhance visibility of Navy-related activities.
    • Coordinated national media coverage for high-profile events, such as ADM Grace Hopper's retirement and the commissioning of USS Philippine Sea, achieving widespread attention.
    • Developed a New England media database using WordPerfect library merge applications to improve efficiency in public affairs operations.
    June 1982May 1995

    Broadcast Journalist - NCOIC, Station Manager, Director of TV / News

    Navy Broadcasting Service -- Det 8, Keflavik Iceland
    • Directed television and news programming for the Navy Broadcasting Service's Detachment 8 in Keflavik, Iceland, optimizing production schedules to meet audience needs and operational goals.
    • Expertise in news reporting, anchoring, video production, editing, and broadcasting through extensive experience across all broadcast journalist roles.
    • Collaborated the civilian engineering gaining technical of video engineering principles, optimizing broadcast equipment use of media technologies;  ('82-'86; '90-'95).
    • Eventually becoming the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC).
    June 30, 1995June 30, 1998

    Television Skills Instructor

    DINFOS
    • Instructor of television production skills; on-camera and off camera  roles for entry-level military broadcasters.
    • Training in Electronic News Gathering (ENG), scripting, and linear videotape editing techniques tailored for basic news broadcasting.
    • Contributed to the redesign and development of the Television Skills Course at Fort Meade, resulting in an improved curriculum and course structure.
    • Supervised as Company Commander for the Navy Marine Corps Barracks over a three-month period, ensuring operational readiness and skill proficiency within military broadcast teams.
    July 1, 1998January 30, 1999

    Video Production & Sales

    Pyramid National Pressport
    • Participate in creating sales estimates for onsite video production, offering advanced video editing suites and television studios within the National Press Club Building.
    • Coordination of satellite and fiber optic transmission services to guarantee uninterrupted broadcasting for a variety of client requirements.
    • Management of production and transmission logistics for four Korean television networks during the Korean President's State Visit in 1998, ensuring smooth execution of a high-profile international event.
    March 1999Aug 30 2001

    Video Engineer & Assistant Director Of Audio Visual Services / Sales

    Swank Audio Visuals & Projection Presentation Technology -- International Trade Center -- Ronald Reagan Building Washington DC
    • Video engineering and audio-visual services to ensure seamless live event production at International Trade Center and Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC.
    • Press liaison for live transmission services and logistical planning for Election Night Headquarters of the Republican National Committee and events like the NATO 50th Anniversary, 
    • Collaborated with White House Event Officials to facilitate inaugural events
    July 1, 2015December 30, 2019

    Video Engineer / Systems Design -- Webcast Tech / Producer -- Video Director -- Press Liaison -- Video Lead

    J Street Productions

    -- Multiple Events For National Association of Manufacturers

    -- National Religious Conferences

    July 31, 2001December 30, 2019

    Freelance AV Technician

    Various Audio Visual Companies

    Technician / Operator for all positions video

    Technical Skills

    Software Proficiency

    PRESENTATION Software -- ADVANCED SKILLS

    • Keynote
    • Powerpoint
    • Pro-Show Producer -- Photo manipulation software that can output both self running and operator controlled presentations.
    • Audience Response Systems --    Question Design, Report Generation

    GRAPHIC Software - INTERMEDIATE SKILLS

    • Photoshop
    • I-Photo
    • Pro-Show Producer -- Allows some minor manipulation of photo content with-in a "Producer" production.

    \VIDEO Software - BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE SKILLS

    • Final Cut Pro / Motion / Live Type
    • Digital Juice's "JUICER"
    • DVD Ripper Platinum
    • QuickTime Pro
    Video Broadcast / Event Technologist
    • Webcasting  --  Using Wirecast Pro -- Highly Produced / Lower Thirds & Cat 5 Graphic  inputs
    • Event Manager -- Knowledge of Local Technicians, Vendors and Equipment
    • Technical Direction -- Crew Supervision Setup  -- Calling the Show
    • Live Event Video Director  --  Calling cameras and Punching the Show
    • Video Engineer -- Hi Resolution Video Engineer and Camera Packages
    • Video Tape Operator  Playback & Record
    • Digital Video Record & Playback -- To hard Disc or Videotape
    • Camera Shading
    • Camera Operator
    • Character Generator

    Education

    19721976

    GED

    State Of Maine
    19791980

    Basic Journalism, Basic Broadcaster, SITE TV Operator Course(s)

    Defense Information School
    19831983

    Electronic News Gathering Course

    Defense Information School

    2 Week course Designed to teach linear Videotape shooting and Editing on 3/4 Tape

    19851985

    Certified to Operate Quantafont (Q8) Character Generator

    Quanta Corps

    Before this School Military Broadcaster did not participate in Operator Training for new technology.  ( I suggested this be evaluated to CWO3 Tom Jones.

    19921992

    Certified to operate (Ampex) ACE-25

    Navy Developed Course - San Diego, CA (NBS Detachment)

    First Computer assisted multiple videotape deck (A/B/C) editing systems.