CAROLYN RASKAUSKAS

CAROLYNRASK@GMAIL.COM  ~  301-943-2352  
VIMEO: vimeo.com/user44907763  ~  TWITTER: @CAROLYNRASK  ~  INSTAGRAM: @CAROLYNRASK
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OBJECTIVE:

Emmy, Telly, and NATOA award-winning Producer, Director, Videographer, and Editor seeking position maximizing my creative and technical skills to develop, produce, and edit multi-platform content from concept to completion in a collaborative, innovative environment. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

SENIOR PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN/ PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ~ MY MCM ~ 8/2016- Present ~ Rockville, MD                                           
Produce, direct, and edit live studio, live remote, and taped multi-camera productions for television and digital distribution. Produce and edit news packages and limited series special projects. Promoted from Production Technician after 10 months.

·   Won Emmy for producing, shooting, editing, animating, creating graphics and designing set for digital video production Montgomery Artist Infusion
·   Direct teams with up to 40 crew members, including live 2 hour hybrid studio and remote production with 4 field teams, 9 cameras, and 11 on-air talent
·   Coordinate pre-production and direct complex, multi-stage live stream productions with digital engagement, studio audiences, and 16 on-air talent
·   Produce, direct and coordinate live remote productions, including 3 hour award shows with250 member audience and live musical and dance performances


FREELANCE SUPERVISING PRODUCER ~ NOWTHIS NEWS ~ 1/2018- 8/2019 ~ New York, NY                                                                                 
Lead cross–functional team during live remote events, including Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Summit and Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ State of the Union Millennial Media Row event in Washington, D.C.

·   Oversaw team of 11 during complex live remote production with panel and 100 member audience; coordinated interviews for 10 part video series
·   Supported executives, team and talent during 4 hour live event with 20 interviews; collaborative talent wrangling, on-site research and fact checking


FREELANCE FIELD PRODUCER ~ THE WEATHER CHANNEL ~ 7/2015- 8/2018 ~ Atlanta, GA                                                                                            
Field produce taped packages and assist with segment production of multi-guest remote shoots in fast paced environment with challenging conditions for live television broadcast, including Weather Underground in Steamboat Springs, CO; 23.5° with Sam Champion in New York, NY; and AMHQ in Breckenridge, CO; Myrtle Beach, SC; St. Augustine, FL; Atlanta, GA; Carbondale, IL, and Washington, D.C.

·   Produce pre-taped packages; write scripts, pitch ideas, survey sites, conduct research, log footage, select sound bites and b-roll, prepare rough cut edits
·   Support Anchor, EP, Director, and Segment Producer during live shoot; prep talent and 9 guests, prepare set and demo displays, promote on social media
·   Capture GoPro footage, including downhill skiing and time lapses; select b-roll for live segments and bump shots; communicate with control room and editors


PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN/ TEACHING ASSISTANT ~ MY MCM ~ 10/2015- 8/2016 ~ Rockville, MD                                                                            
Perform technician roles in field (ENG Camera, Audio) and studio (Camera, Audio, Teleprompter, Lighting, FD, TD, CG, DTR) for online and television broadcast

·   Field produce, capture footage and record audio for field stories, live performances, award shows, events, and seminars for live stream, web and TV broadcast
·   Contribute to live streaming and live-to-tape studio productions as FD, TD, DTR, CG, Camera and Audio Operator (Chs. 19 & 21)
·   Assist with training classes of 20 on field and studio production and equipment, and editing techniques and software (Premiere, Final Cut X)


PRODUCER/ EDITOR/ VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN ~ STONE SOUP FILMS ~ 9/2015- 3/2016 ~ Washington, D.C.                                             
Create documentary films for non-profit groups as volunteer Producer and Editor; assist with all aspects of video production and post-production as Intern

·   Produced DC Hero documentary and vlog; managed 3 member crew, pitched ideas, booked guests, scheduled shoots, conducted interviews, edited vlog
·   Co-Produced Wise Young Builders documentary, line produced/ edited vlog; vlog featured in TechSoup’s Storymakers 2016 “Crafting Amazing Stories” event


HOST/ PRODUCER/ WRITER/ EDITOR ~ DO GO (Channels 19 and 21) ~ 5/2015- 3/2022 ~ Rockville, MD                                                                      
Launched and single-handedly manage magazine format lifestyle TV series; serve as Host, Show/ Field Producer, Writer, Editor, Videographer, and Graphics Designer

·   Produce, host, and film productions in challenging environments from concept to completion, such as on water and sand for the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim
·   Create high quality, cost efficient­ branded content for online and TV broadcast under tight budgets; expenses average under $7/ 0:30-3:00 video
·   Partner with event organizers and developed sponsorship program to generate revenue and reduce expenses, resulting in average 95% profit margins/episode


MULTI-MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCER ~ INTER-SCHOOL HORSE SHOW SERIES ~ 1/2014- 3/2020 ~ Germantown, MD                                           
Produce promotional videos for web and TV, photograph events, and manage website and social media channels for bi-monthly horse show series.

·   Write, produce and edit productions for online and television broadcast, including packages, profiles, promos, teasers, highlights, and an in-studio TV Special
·   Develop concept ideas and produce, film and edit promotional videos for company's website and social media channels (Facebook: Interschoolhorseshow)
·   Maximize footage to increase productivity and reduce cost/ unit expenses by creating approx. 10 videos/ 4 hour event; expenses average under $5/ video
·   Re-built website, wrote site copy, and streamlined content to increase usability and reduce marketing expenses by $4,500 /year (interschoolhorseshow.info)


CREATOR/ DESIGNER/ ONLINE CONTENT PRODUCER ~DESIGNSEA ~ 7/2010- Present ~ Germantown, MD/ San Diego, CA                                    
Founder of DesignSea; Blogger, Copywriter, and Social Media Marketer for DesignSea's e-commerce website, DesignSeaHandmade.com

·   Increased sales by 32% and views by 44% in 8 months by designing, building and launching 315-pg. website and blog (designseahandmade.com/blog)
·   Achieve profit margins up to 99.94% with 180K% mark-ups by developing sponsorship program to attain valuable materials while remaining under budget
·   Acquire 46% of site entrances and 22% of site views by writing synergistically promotional blog; promoting on social media and facilitating social sharing


ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER ~ JIM HEATH PHOTOGRAPHY~ 1/2011- 1/2013 ~ California/ Colorado                                                                           
2nd Shooter to official event photographer. Photographed live sports and events for sponsors, venues, and media outlet online and print distribution.

·   Jose Cuervo Beach Volleyball Series (Hermosa, Manhattan, and Huntington beaches, CA), American Ski Classic (Vail, CO), The Rose Parade (Pasadena, CA)

AWARDS:

CAPITAL EMMY NOMINATION, 2021. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Editor: Short Form Content, “Black Artists in Montgomery County: J. Jaeger”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2021. Bronze. Outstanding Cultural for Television, “Black Artists in Montgomery County: J. Jaeger”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2021. Bronze. Outstanding Television Series: Cultural, “Black Artists in Montgomery County”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2021. Bronze. Outstanding Campaign: Social Impact for Branded Content, “SeeMe Montgomery”, MCM
NATOA, 2020. Outstanding Editing: Award of Distinction, “Avengers”, MCM
CAPITAL EMMY AWARD, 2019. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Outstanding Arts & Entertainment News Feature, “Bethesda Metro Artist”, MCM
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA, 2019. Gold. Best Informational Talk Show: Single Episode, “Manage Your Damn Money”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2019. Silver. Outstanding Social Video: Art & Entertainment, “Bethesda Metro Artist”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2019. Silver. Outstanding Social Video: Art & Entertainment, “Rockville Artist Paints Reality”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2019. Bronze. Outstanding Branded Content: Not-For-Profit, “The Epic Awards”, MCM 
TELLY AWARD, 2018. Bronze. Outstanding News Feature, “Claire Howard”, MCM 
TELLY AWARD, 2018. Bronze. Outstanding Public Relations Program,  “The Epic Awards”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2018. Bronze. Outstanding Local Restaurant Program, “Key Ingredients Catering”, MCM
NATOA, 2018. First Place. Innovative Use of Video, “Key Ingredients Catering”, MCM
CAPITAL EMMY NOMINATION, 2017. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Outstanding Commercial, “Key Ingredients Catering”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2017. Bronze. Outstanding General Documentary, “The Nutcracker Homecoming”, MCM
TELLY AWARD, 2017. Bronze. Outstanding History Program, “Josiah Henson Leadership Conference II, Part 1”, MCM
MONTY AWARD, 2017. Outstanding Documentary, “Cheers of Joy”
DOC-IN-A-DAY FILM FESTIVAL WINNER, 2016. “FIGMENT DC”, Stone Soup Films 
MONTY AWARD, 2015. Outstanding Health and Science Program, “Yala Live”
MONTY AWARD, 2015. Outstanding Sports Program, “DCHL: Ball Hockey” 
48-HOUR FILM PROJECT, 2015. Spirit Award

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER ~ B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (3.4 GPA) ~ Graduated: May 2006 ~ Boulder, CO                                                            
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY ~ STUDY ABROAD (4.0 GPA) ~ Spring 2005 ~ Perth, Australia                                                                                                                 
MY MCM~ PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (Certifications) ~ Winter/ Spring 2015 ~ Rockville, MD                                                                                                         
Director, Studio Producer, Field Producer, Editor (Final Cut X), Editor (Adobe Premiere), Studio Technician, Field Technician, Studio Lighting, CG/ DTR/ Green Screen