Whitney Simmons
Master Control Operator
About
Professional Communicator with strong business background developed through staff positions in various industries. Skilled in project leadership, research, report writing, and public speaking. Able to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from senior executives to at-risk youth.
Experience
Master Control Operator - Hearst Television, Wyff4 - Greenville, SC
(2023-01 - 2025-02)
- Use muti software to ensure video playlist is secured.
- Prep shows and content for day prior, of, and after.
- Engineering operations problem solving and multi-tasking.
Production assistant - Hearst Television, Wyff4 - Greenville, SC
(2021-07 - 2023-01)
- Operate camera.
- Help production in anyway asked.
- Set up studio for production.
Sole proprietor - Skyblue Productions - Greenville, SC
(2020-05)
- Manage and collect content.
- Talent Development
- Producer
Delivery Associate - Bluejacket Logistics - Greenville, SC-Seneca, SC
(2019-10 - 2020-02)
Over a year in delivery experience combined with edible arrangements as well as dominos.
- Load Prime Vehicle with package to be distributed for the day.
- Customer service skill also applicable and exercised here.
Production Assistant/Lead Floor Director - Hearst Television, WYFF4 - Greenville, SC
(2015-10 - 2019-10)
- Floor direct. Oversee floor crew and act as a liaison between director and talents.
- Audio operator. Control audio board and all sounding going out.
- Camera op. Responsible for setting and maintaining excellent camera shots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - University of North Carolina - Wilmington (2015)
Associate of Arts - General College - Louisburg College (2008)
