BELINDA MARIE RAO

271 Tulip Lane ! Freehold, NJ ! Phone: 609-202-8664 ! Email: belindarao36@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindarao
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
KULTUR INTERNATIONAL FILMS Red Bank, NJ March 2014 August 2014
Assistant Digital Production Manager
Assisted in up-converting, encoding, and editing films with Adobe Premiere CC for online streaming and DVD
distribution
Maintained digital video archives, edited promotional material, and post-production editing for new projects
Created/Authored DVDs using Sonic Scenarist, created DVD menus in Adobe Photoshop

MONMOUTH PARK Oceanport, NJ May 2013 August 2014
Graphics Operator
Responsible for updating daily racing information and cuing up corresponding graphics during races and replays
Maintained lower-thirds and graphics for pre-show coverage, posted racing odds and the outcome of the races

PRODUCTION SERVICES West Long Branch, NJ September 2013 May 2014
Associate Producer
Worked on various in-studio and field productions at Monmouth University
Oversaw productions, attended meetings, managed budgets/billing, scheduled productions, assigned crew positions
Assisted in communicating and coordinating with clients about all aspects of production
Additional crewed various positions during productions: Audio, Floor Manager, Assistant Director, TD

NJ MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION COMMISSION Newark, NJ January 2013 May 2013
Intern
Facilitated the filmmaking process by providing location photos and permit information for film, TV, commercial,
and still productions to producers, directors, and locations managers
Assisted in maintaining the in office database (Oracle), general clerical duties (e-mailing, answering phones)

ROCK N RAISE West Long Branch, NJ December 2013 February 2014
Executive Producer/Editor
Produced the 4th Annual Rock N Raise event, raising $2,000 for The American Cancer Society and Relay for Life
Developed a 4 hour long battle of the bands show to be broadcasted live on Hawk TV and on WMCX 88.9FM
Responsible for finding bands, crew, creating sets, lighting, and establishing the overall look of the show
Edited the program for airing with Avid Media Composer

HAWK TV West Long Branch, NJ July 2013 May 2014
Production Director
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all in-house productions from pre-production to post-production
Supervised crews, controlled use of equipment, maintained schedules, archived videos
Responsible for training staff on use of cameras, editing equipment, and studio equipment
Served as the supervising editor Hawk TV News using Avid

HAWK TV: Weather You Heard West Long Branch, NJ January 2012 May 2014
Executive Producer/Director/Editor
Co-Founder of Monmouth Universitys first weather segment, Weather You Heard
Responsible for technical aspects of in studio productions twice a week, served as director/editor weekly
EDUCATION
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY - West Long Branch, NJ Grad Date: Spring 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (focus: Television Production, Minors: Screen
Studies/Interactive Media)
Honors: Deans List (all semesters); GPA: 3.7; Member of Chi Alpha Epsilon (EOF Honor Society); Member of Phi Eta
Sigma (Freshman Honor Society), Hawk TV Member of the Year, Member of the National Broadcasting Society
KEY SKILLS
Cameras: Working knowledge of Sony EX1/EX3, Panasonic HPX370, Canon 5D
Editing Software: Working knowledge of Avid, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro 7
Systems/Applications: Windows and Mac OS, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Other Skills: Fast learner, keen eye for detail, extremely organized, strong interpersonal skills, reliable, punctual,
positive attitude, effective communicator, works well under pressure