Cody BergquistCodyBergquist.com
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TV-10 News Chief Photographer- Directed more than 70 l ive half-hour newscasts.- Shot and edited over 90 news packages for air.- Extensive knowledge of control room equipment and camera operation.- Comprehensive understanding of Final Cut Pro, Final Cut 7, Apple Motion, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and I l lustrator.- Mentored lower level students on camera operation, shooting techniques, and editing workflow.
Illinois Corn Marketing Board Video Intern - Shot and edited two promotional farmer profile videos.
Illinois Farm Bureau Key Grip- Performed Key Grip duties for the lead photographer.- Assistant photographer for one IFB video.
Illinois State University, Normal ILBachelor of ScienceMass Media - Television Production
Student Affairs IT Help Desk Associate- Provided Information Technology support to all Student Affairs staff at Illinois State University.- Demonstrated exceptional customer relations while taking customer troubleshooting calls.
Awards and Achievements- Illinois News Broadcasters Association (S-INBA): 2nd place in Videography
- TV-10: Outstanding Senior in Production (2014-2015)
Arlington Heights Park District- Created video content for employee training modules.- Maintained and backed up an archive of media files.
Video Production Specialist
WICS-TV - Springfield, IL News Photographer- Conduct field interviews for news stories and natural sound packages.- Shoot for day-to-day general assignments, in-depth sweeps pieces, and investigative reports. - Proficient in Avid Newscutter and iNews.- Set up and execute active l ive shots and standups while working with reporters.- Exemplify excel lence in time management ski l ls while working under tight deadl ines.- Drive and operate l ive microwave trucks as well as station vehicles.- Maintain communication with assignment desk and producers at al l times.
Photojournalist
(November 2015 - Present)
(August 2012 - May 2015)
(August 2014- October 2014)
(May 2015 - October 2015)
(Freelance, May 2014)
State Farm Technical Director- Responsible for coaching talent through production of live internal broadcasts.- Operated graphic machine.
(Freelance, July 2014)
(May 2013 - May 2015)
