Nolan Nichols

850 Plantation Road, Apt. 7 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060

CELL (540) 843-3783 E-MAIL nolan5@vt.edu

EDUCATION Masters Degree Instructional Design and Technology, May

2016
Undergraduate Degree Communication (Multimedia
Journalism), May 2014
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Undergrad GPA: 3.3/4.0
Graduate GPA: 3.8/4.0

SOFTWARE

Avid Interplay
Final Cut
Adobe Creative Suite
Apple Motion
ENG Cameras
Ross Video Switchboards
Ross
XPression Software
AP ENPS
Microsoft Office Suite
Social
Media Platforms
Storage DNA
Kulabyte

EXPERIENCE VIRGINIA TECH ATHLETICS VIDEO DEPARTMENT HokiesXtra

ONLINE NETWORK
Assistant Director of Production (5/2015 to Present)
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Produce and edit features for online distribution and videoboard content
Travel and produce engaging, informative, and entertaining journalistic
content on-location
Produce, edit, and interview subjects for multimedia distribution
Produce, direct, and generate graphical content for live productions on
ESPN3 and HokiesXtra
Brainstorm creative video ideas and solutions for the department
Compile weekly ratings reports and analytical viewing habits

VIRGINIA TECH ATHLETICS VIDEO DEPARTMENT

Graduate Assistant (12/2010 to 5/2015)
Videographer / Editor / Producer Student Intern (3/2011 to 7/2014)
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Produce video packages and 3 re-occurring video series

Experience with studio equipment and ENG cameras such as Panasonic P2,
DV Cam, Ikegami SMPTE, and AVCHD Cameras
Film highlights of all 17 varsity sports and create highlight videos for online
and mobile viewing
Produce and direct commercials to be aired regionally on ESPN, CSN, and
broadcast channels
Produce and edit videos for the HokieVision videoboards to be used during
football, basketball, and other athletic events
Perform tasks such as logging tapes, researching videos, and archiving video
footage

THE HUDDLE PODCAST

Producer and Host (8/2014 to 12/2014)
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Producer and host of a bi-weekly podcast through the TuneIn radio

application

DNRV (Virginia Tech Communication Departments News

Program)
Anchor / Reporter / Producer (8/2013 to 12/2013)
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Anchor and reporter for the bi-weekly news show

Produce and edit news packages and develop creative story ideas
Brainstorm new and engaging ideas for the news broadcast

YOGI BEAR CAMP & RESORT - JELLYSTONE TV

Multimedia Coordinator and Jellystone TV Director (5/2012 to 8/2013)
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Produce and serve as host for an online weekly TV show for the resort
Maintain and operate the Facebook and Twitter pages and YouTube channel
Write blog posts for the resort website