Marquise Lanier
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Talented multimedia professional with more than 9 years of wide-ranging experience in film, television and video production.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Events Associates Director
CNN (WarnerBros. Discovery)
02.2022 - Current
- Operates live and pre-recorded news broadcasts for CNN, CNN International, HLN and CNN Espanol ensuring seamless execution of programming.
- Collaborate with sales and traffic teams to verify accurate scheduling and airing of both long-form and short-form content.
- Coordinate with control room teams to implement break structure adjustments and manage smooth transitions between segments and shows.
- Executes disaster recovery and breaking news procedures during on-air emergencies, ensuring timely and efficient responses to critical situations.
- Assist in training of new team members and staff that provide as-needed support for the Live Events Group.
Technical Operations Assistant
CNN
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Floor directed and worked in control rooms for live/taped shows in CNN, HLN and CNN-International studios.
- Pre-production planning responsibilities included, participating in production meetings and assisting directors with camera blocking and scenery issues.
- Ensured that live broadcasting had necessary tools for success, both in technology and editorial.
- Provided quick reaction time in studio through breaking news, broken technology to help keep shows clean.
- Trained in all departments to continue excellence in service that CNN Technical Operations has established.
Sales Associate/IT and Media Specialist
Quinn Insurance
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Approached potential clients to give them multiple options for house, auto, & property insurance.
- Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Resolved a diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems.
- Helped develop and maintain company website.
- Updated social media platforms with latest news and details.
Technical Media Producer (Director/Master Control)
KNOE 8 News
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Directed fast-paced and graphics-heavy newscasts, while displaying ability to give clear direction to crew under pressure.
- Worked with producers in order to follow rundown requests and made sure expectations could be performed without risking show flow.
- Directed promos, cut-ins, special reports, among other projects that were assigned.
- Monitored quality and accuracy of on-air signals as well as ensuring transmission met government regulations and station's standards.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
- Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
- Cut/segmented program shows for future playback.
- Completed daily dub list of local and national commercials.
Computer Specialist
Quinn Insurance
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Helped develop and maintain company website.
- Updated social media platforms with latest news and details.
Freelance Videographer/Photographer
Creative Quise
08.2018 - Current
- Film and edit footage to create videos for multimedia platforms.
- Photograph high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Edit, tone, caption and uploaded photographs online for clients.
- Types of videos include: Product Videos, Wedding films, Basketball promos, Event recaps, Documentary films, Gym training testimonials.
- Types of photography include: Headshots, Graduation photos, Event photography, sports photography, nature photography.
Video Editor
High Arch Media
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Provided final products within time and budget constraints.
Videographer
Piedmont College Sports Communications
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Edited footage to create videos for multiple multimedia platforms.
- Set up and operated cameras during sporting events as well as promo shoots and documentary style interviews.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA2019
Skills
- Videography
- Photography
- Web Design
- INEWS
- ENPS
- Overdrive
- Edius
- Mediator
- Works well under pressure
- Adobe knowledge (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom)
Affiliations
- Player, Piedmont College Men's Basketball, 2014 to 2019
- Website: www.creativequise.com
Timeline
Live Events Associates Director
CNN (WarnerBros. Discovery)
02.2022 - Current
Technical Operations Assistant
CNN
08.2021 - 02.2022
Sales Associate/IT and Media Specialist
Quinn Insurance
05.2021 - 08.2021
Technical Media Producer (Director/Master Control)
KNOE 8 News
09.2019 - 05.2021
Computer Specialist
Quinn Insurance
05.2019 - 08.2019
Video Editor
High Arch Media
09.2018 - 06.2019
Freelance Videographer/Photographer
Creative Quise
08.2018 - Current
Videographer
Piedmont College Sports Communications
08.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Piedmont College
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