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Who Am I

A graduate of Broadcasting for Contemporary Media at Durham College.

 

I have experience in non-linear editing for over 6 years. The programs that I know are Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Audition, Avid Media Composer, Bridge, 

 

I have experience in music production as a hobby for 5 years using programs like Steinberg Cubase, Apple Logic Pro X, and Avid ProTools.

 

Professional Experience & Education

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Class of 2017. A graduate of Broadcasting for Contemporary Media at Durham College.

 

Seeking knowledge, work and volunteer experience in the television and radio industry.

Work​
Experience​
Radio Technical Producer/Board Operator. Chin Radio Canada

January 2020 - Present

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  • Operate the master control board, Media Touch during live, local talk shows, including controlling mic levels, phone calls, commercials, and all other audio sources during the course of shows.

  • Knowledge of Media Touch and the ability to set up a studio and prepare the log for broadcast.

  • Collaborate with show producer and host for content.

  • Check transmitter readings

  • Answer calls for the host and gets the caller ready for on-air.

  • Monitor all stations for clarity and making sure there is no dead air.

Editor/EFP Intern. Asian Television Network

March 26th, 2017 - May 12th, 2017 (7 Weeks)

 
  • Input/Create Cue Sheets in Broadview and Microsoft Excel 

  • Edit local programs/events for broadcasting standards to ready for on-air.

  • Operate Broadcasting Camera (Panasonic ) at an on-site location covering local events in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 

  • Help set up equipment at an on-site location for the live broadcast.

 
Master Control Room Operator. Asian Television Network

June 2016 - January 2020

 

  • Oversee and ensure the quality of audio and video of all content before it goes on air.

  • Make sure all local shows are edited properly, segmented, and placed at specific times that are going air on all the channels.

  • I overlook and make sure paid commercials are aired at the right times and to cover unwanted commercials/promotions/infomercials.

  • Make sure that the channels have clear audio and videos transmitted to the cable and satellite providers

  • Knowledge of using a Television broadcasting automatic scheduling software “HARRIS Systems (Imagine Communications)” and Playbox systems.

 

On-Air Host (Volunteer). Riot Radio - Durham College

Sept. 2013 - Åpril 2017

 

  • Reporting on what’s trending in the entertainment industry (movies, TV shows, music, Bollywood, Hollywood)

  • Selecting music and entertainment content for one-hour online shows each week.

  • Writing original and personal scripts using appropriate formatting  

  • Maintaining a positive and enjoyable environment where creativity and collaboration is welcomed

  • Approaching important and relevant guests to discuss topics that are relatable to college listeners

  • Performing during spot sets for guests for continuous entertainment

 

Assistant Technician (Volunteer). Riot Radio - Durham College

Sept. 2015 - April 2017

 

  • Lead the on-air team behind the scenes to provide visual radio and supervised hosts in all aspects of their work.

  • Operated equipment (NewTek telecaster, soundboard, HD cameras)

 
Production Assistant (Volunteer). Rogers Television Durham 

Sept. 2016 - Dec. 2016

 

  • Preparing for and shooting for various live studio programming

  • Floor directing live programming,

  • Running the Teleprompter and audio board for various shows

  • Creating graphics for live programming

 

See LinkedIn Page for more details (Located at the top of the page)

Skills

Video Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Audition

Music Producing

Camera Operator

Photography

On-Air Hosting

 

Languages

Hindi

Punjabi

English​

Urdu

Education
Durham College. Broadcasting for Contemporary Media - Diploma (Associates Degree - US)

2013 - 2017

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Club Member: UOIT/DC NACS Dance Team (4 Years), Student Association of Durham College and UOIT (4 Years)

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Hobbies

One of my favorite hobbies and a huge passion is music.  I create and produce my own original music as well as remix well known artists.  Listen to some of my work here and check out my entire library on soundcloud!

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