Michael Trusiak: Resume

@MikeTrusiakC4B

Profile

Graduate of NBCC Journalism program, Woodstock (NB) campus. Heavily involved in volunteer work. Currently a part time cameraman for QMJHL hockey club. Former freelance copywriter for local paper and weekend radio news announcer. Proficient understanding of editing programs such as Photoshop, FinalCut Express, Avid, NewTek 3Play, Audacity, Burli, Genesys. Successful completion of French immersion course. Excellent visualization skills and attention to detail. Non-contemporary writing style. Punctual. Novice understanding of website design and HTML code. Fully engaged in Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. Able to work under tight deadlines, as well as unexpected ones. Works best with others, enjoys contributing. Fully capable of working independently.

Work Experience

Eastside Nursery, Bathurst, NB Jun. 2016-Present
Greenhouse Assistant/Sales Clerk/Groundskeeper

· Maintenance of flowers, shrubs and trees; watering, pruning, de-weeding, etc...

· Maintenance of owner's property; lawn cutting, watering flowers, trimming shrubs and trees, etc...

· Light landscaping; de-weeding floer beds, cutting lawns, "whipper-snipping", etc...

· Tend to customers

· Retail

· Organize and display flowers, shrubs and trees for sale

· Take inventory

· Physically demanding

Acadie-Bathurst Titan Sept. 2015-Present
Mobile Cameraman/Switchboard Operator

· Operate mobile camera for in-game action, crowd shots and intermission activities

· Coordinate with other members of production team, via radio

· Get creative shots of in-game action and crowd interaction for video screen

· Memorize schedule for in-game and intermission activities

· Pay attention to surroundings

· Non-confrontational, respectful attitude

· Consistency, with video shots

· Fill-in for switchboard operator when necessary

Rogers TV, Fredericton/Bathurst NB Apr. 2012-Present
Volunteer
· (Former) volunteer for broadcasts of Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL hockey club

· Volunteer for community current-affairs show – interviewer, cameraman, switchboard, audio-board

· Long and short form recorded interviews and live-in-studio interviews

· Learn process and mechanics of television production – live and recorded

· Edit video for various shows and programs on Avid

· Operate ENG systems and equipment, NewTek 3Play replay system, switchboards and audio-boards

· Ability to work in fast-paced, environment

· Establish contacts in local community for interviews, leads and background information

Green Thumb Landscaping LTD., Bathurst, NB Jun. 2016-Apr. 2017
Snow Shoveler/Laborer

· Removal of snow from sidewalks of commercial buildings

· Salt, sand sidewalks

· Shovel boss/owner's steps, back deck

· Periodic maintenance of snowblower; check oil, grease bearings and auger

· General maintenance of work truck; cehck oil, coolant, washer fluid, wash exterior

· Check weather forecasts daily

· Coordinate with co-worker

· Very physically demanding

The Phantom FM103.3 - Cars'4'Brains Jul. 2014-May 2016

Volunteer On-Air Producer
·         Produce a weekly talk show about different sub-cultures of car enthusiasts, trends in industry
·         Research topics for shows
·         Find and cultivate sources on automotive related topics; locally, regionally, nationally, etc...
·         Record and edit interviews
·         Edit shows for time constraints
·         Organizational skilled: produce shows on own time, keep records of all shows, audio, etc...

Brunswick News Inc. – The Northern Light Mar. 2013-May 2014

Freelance Copywriter, Advertorials

· Pitch story ideas for feature articles: engaging topics, local perspectives

· Set-up interviews: clear open-ended questions, take pictures, fact-check, clarification of quotes

· Establish contacts: quotes, background information

· Good editorial judgment and ethics, excellent grammar and spelling

· Excellent communication skills

Bell Media – Max104.9 Sept. 2012-Apr. 2014
Weekend News Announcer
·         Write script for news broadcasts, weathercasts and perform voice tracks
·         Monitor playlist run-time
·         Direct presentation skills of content
·         Good knowledge of editing software like Burli, Genesys and Cool Edit Pro
·         Succinct news reporting
·         Good sense of judgment and ethics

Brunswick News Inc. - Bugle Observer Aug. 2011-Apr. 2012

Freelance Journalist

· Cover events, sports and profile assignments

· Pitch/submit own content to the editor

· Conduct interviews, take own pictures, background information, write articles for the paper

· Tight deadlines and attention to detail: good organization, comprehension and writing skills

· Good personality: friendly, non-confrontational

· Knowledge of current events: political happenings, natural disasters, economy, environmental, etc...

Atcon Industrial Services Inc. - Machining Sept. 2008-May 2009

Computer Numerically Controlled Manufacturing Technician (CNCMT)

· Operate machining equipment

· Load/unload parts

· Computer programming

· Exceptional math and geometry skills

· Precise measurement skills

· Physically and ergonomically demanding work

· Time management

Atlantic Superstore - Bathurst Jan. 2005-jun. 2006

Buggy Clerk/Parcel Pickup

· Retrieve shopping carts from outside stalls

· Provide parcel pickup to customers

· Assist customers with groceries and parcels

· Assist cashiers with bagging customer's items

· Wash and maintain stock of shopping baskets

· Moderate physical labor

Education

Diploma, Journalism Sept. 2010-June 2012
New Brunswick Community College, Woodstock NB

Diploma, Machinist and CNCMT Sept. 2006-June 2008

New Brunswick Community College, Moncton NB

High School Diploma June 2004

Bathurst High School, Bathurst NB

References

Andy LeBlanc Email: andyleblanc83@gmail.com

Former Instructor, NBCC Woodstock (Journalism) Halifax, NS

Theresa Blackburn Email: theresa@agelessnb.ca

Owner/Publisher, agelessNB magazine Ph: 506-324-5700

Woodstock, NB

Michael Diotte Email: Michael.Diotte@rci.rogers.com

Master Control Operator (TV) Ph: 506-543-0491

Moncton, NB

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