Carlie Soares

Phone: 905-690-1914
Cell: 905-220-8182
E-Mail: carliesoares@gmail.com

Objective
A television-broadcasting graduate whos looking to get a jump-start on my career by expanding her skills in a film, television,
and post- production environment.

Highlights

Produced and won Best Creative Team in my first year for a pre-taped comedy show Food Fit
Won Best Drama for a short film at the Mohawk College Media Showcase 2015
Graduated with Honors- Mohawk College
Graduated high school with honors and a proficiency certificate in Communications Technology

Media Experience (Work)

The Directors Cut, Toronto Ontario
Role: Counselor/Teacher
July 2015-Present
Responsibilities:
Assist children aged 5-14 on making short films and stop motion films
Teach them up to date equipment
Give guidance on ideas and scriptwriting
PGA Entertainment, RBC Canadian Open 2015
Glen Abbey Golf Club
July 2015 (3 days)
Role: Camera Assist/Cart Driver
Responsibilities:
Carried and placed tripod wherever needed
Assisted the camera operator with setting up the camera and tripod
Drove cart to help the camera operator fulfill his duties and to arrive to location on time

Media Experience (Academic)

Bottled Media, Burlington Ontario
Role: Intern
March 2015-April 2015
Responsibilities:
Attended shoot days and communicated with clients
Editor for several short projects using Premiere Pro
Organized hard drive data
The Offering, Short Film
Advanced Video Production, Mohawk College
Role: Lighting, Location Manager
October 2014 December 2014
Responsibilities:
Remote set up and strike
Build and operate field and studio HD Hitachi cameras

Create full and lower third graphics on Inscriber

Mohawk College Broadcasting Television, Hamilton Ontario

News Production Events: Ignite News
January 2013- Present
Role: General Technician
Responsibilities:
Operate studio HD Hitachi cameras
Create full and lower third graphics on Inscriber G scribe
Supervised and directed crew
Managed activity in the studio during rehearsals and live tapings
Organized timings for pre-taped events and assisted director in production

Media Experience (Volunteer)

Toronto International Film Festival in 2014
Role: Outside Volunteer at Elgin Theatre
Responsibilities:
Crowd organizer for public and private screenings
General inquirer for viewers
Toronto International Film Festival in 2013/2014
Role: Outside Volunteer at Princess of Wales Theatre
Responsibilities:
Crowd organizer for public and private screenings
General inquirer for viewers
Red carpet monitor and priority line organizer
Mohawk College Media Open House 2014
Role: Tour Guide
Responsibilities
Guide interested students through the control room and studios
Introduced them to professors and other media students
General inquirer about the television program

Media Skills

Experience in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer
Produced and directed projects such as live news casts and studio productions
Create full page graphics, lower thirds and fonts on Inscriber G Scribe
Create camera angles and actions using studio and field Hitachi cameras, as well as Sony cameras

Media Development (Workshops/ Networking Sessions)

William White Open House 2014
Dan Gheesling Leadership Conference 2014
Michelle Nadon from Media Intelligence 2014
CBC Professional Development Session January 2013
Mohawk College Media Alumni Panel 2012, 2013, 2014

Education
Mohawk College: Television Broadcasting and Communications Media

3 year program
Balances both theory and hands on learning in a driven environment
Communicate professionally in all aspects of production
Perform creative roles including producing, directing and writing

Waterdown District High School

2012- 2015

2010-2012

Ontario Secondary Diploma

Communications Technology
o Participated in numerous technical roles during live morning announcements
o Filmed various videos for school assemblies

General Work Experience

Server at Swiss Chalet
September 2013- June 2015
Responsibilities:

Smart Serve Certified

Food preparation, handling and safety
Customer service

Shift Manager/Key Holder at Burlington Putting Edge

May 2012- September 2013
Responsibilities:

Responsible for opening/closing the facility

Supervised staff when necessary
Organized birthday parties
Trained other staff members
Handles money
Customer Service

Interests
My interests include:
Post Production
Camera- photography and video
Discovering new music
DIY Projects
Home dcor

References
Morgan Muscat
Regional Manager at The Directors Cut
416-618-9821
Dave McSporran
Founder of Bottled Media
905-334-4337
dave@bottledmedia.com
Brian Willrich
Professor
Broadcasting- Television & Communications Media
Mohawk College
905-575-1212 ext. 3769
brian.willrich1@mohawkcollege.ca
William R. McEwen
Head of Technological Studies
Waterdown District High School
Tel: 905 689 6692 ext. 510
William.McEwen@hwdsb.on.ca
hwww.wintv.ca