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Christopher McGilbray: Content Manager in San Diego, CA

Christopher McGilbray

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San Diego | United States
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QuickPlay Media

Content Manager | 01/2014 - Current

Assist in the planning of and responsible for maintaining the presentation layer of product offerings using QuickPlay’s Content Management tools Maintain relationships with clients and suppliers (AT&T, Bell, Telus / NBC Universal, Viacom, Scripps, HBO, AMC Networks, Showtime, etc) Onboard new content providers to support QuickPlay’s services Maintain content on existing services Provide ongoing guidance and support to internal and external clients Test video and audio content for use on devices Transcode content from source video and audio formats to required formats for consumption by devices Analyze and troubleshoot issues related to QuickPlay’s platform Communicate and review service performance on a regular basis to ensure customer satisfaction is being achieved Provide 2nd level on-call support for video related and ingestion issues Work on special projects as needed
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Paramount Pictures

Coordinator, Digital Media Servicing | 08/2013 - 10/2013

Client focused customer service of domestic and international clients and distribution partners Direct point of contact for servicing Paramount Operating Division orders and requests for digital assets and deliverables Vendor/customer management for handling asset confirmation and/or rejections Researching assets, both physical and digital Data entry and tracking using multiple archive/tracking systems (Xytech, Alias, OPIS, CRM, Sony VIIA) Managing the status & due dates of elements being created for digital servicing Creating and tracking purchase orders for customers across all market segments Reconciling purchase orders against invoices for final approvals
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Premiere Digital Services

Digital Media Technician (Senior Auditor) | 07/2012 - 08/2013

PDS is a content aggregator and encoding house that delivers media all over the world. PDS is a preferred iTunes provider trusted by major Hollywood studios as well as independent artists. Trafficking and logging of all digital and physical media that was received Created and validated iTunes and other client packages, including all ancillary materials Delivery of multi-language film packages tailored to iTunes delivery specifications. Maintained a current and accurate understanding of all work-in-progress in the production and delivery areas to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of content Created and managed logs for materials that were distributed Artwork sourcing, resizing, packaging, and delivery Maintain relationships with clients and independent suppliers (iTunes, / Lions Gate, IFC, Magnolia, Volga, Reliance, etc) Acted as a liaison between movie studios and used studio websites to pull content and other relevant product information Managed hard drive, FTP, Aspera, Signiant
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Apple Inc.

Specialist | 08/2010 - 08/2013

Provided costumers with solutions for their Apple software and products Demonstrated use of Apple products, software and applications Explained what customers might need as an Apple student, business or home user Repaired small devices
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Deluxe Digital Studios

Asset Specialist | 04/2011 - 04/2012

Deluxe is the largest provider of Blu-ray authoring services, including enhanced capabilities specifically tailored to the 3D Blu-ray standard; along with creative, subtitling, compression, encoding, authoring, and other related services to the home entertainment industry. Assisted in the creation of Broadcast, Internet streaming, video-on-demand, and other encoded files Maintain relationships with clients (Disney-ABC, Paramount, NBC Universal, HBO, Showtime, etc) Managed video editing and encoding tools Setup of encoding profiles for batch processing as well as performed QC tests of encoded files Entered and updated Metadata Delivered encoded files via digital delivery Captured SD & HD video sources from tape based assets as well as compressed, QCed and in some cases edited audio and video program material for subsequent theatrical and episodic releases Organized and managed data as associated to media files and workflow within department Asset inventory management of all incomin
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SBS Broadcasting

Ingest Team Lead | 03/2006 - 03/2009

The (Scandinavian Broadcasting System now SBS Discovery Media) is a European broadcasting group, operating commercial television, premium pay channels, radio stations and related print businesses in Western Europe. Responsible for digitizing and some editing of footage to be aired Ensured that all content was ingested correctly and available for schedulers QCed and reviewed content and made sure it was all correctly archived Completed tape ingest and QC paperwork Provided first line diagnosis of faults and reported service and technical faults Operated and maintained analog and digital tape machines Maintained a current and accurate understanding of all work-in-progress in the production and delivery areas to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of content Conducted weekly team meetings
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Frank Films

Production Assistant | 01/2004 - 11/2005

Frank Films was a production company that specialized in filming and creating visual effects for commercials and music videos. Some of the major advertising campaigns included Mini, Nike and Levis. Booked and actively managed travel arrangements Interfaced directly with executive-level customers and suppliers Prepared correspondence and presentations as required Validated copyright and permissions issues as well as prepared expense reports Booked and actively managed arrangements for artists, catering, accommodation, and equipment Provided administrative support and carried out special projects as assigned
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ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEVISION NEWS

Production Assistant | 08/1999 - 12/2003

APTN is the video division of the Associated Press. It provides many of the world broadcasters with a round-the-clock continuous feed of news, sports, entertainment and feature video content. Managed production calendars and schedules as well as coordinated meetings and appointments Screened and responded to incoming calls and correspondence Arranged meetings/conferences by arranging conference rooms, issuing meeting requests or invitations Directed preparation of records such as agenda, notices, minutes, and resolutions for meetings Composed and prepared confidential correspondence, reports, and other documents. Assistance with Word and PowerPoint presentations as well as light research duties
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KVRX RADIO 91.7 FM

Disc Jockey | 01/2001 - 08/2001

KVRX (91.7 FM) is the student radio station for The University of Texas at Austin. The 91.7 frequency is shared with the non-commercial community radio station KOOP Community Radio. Responsible for recording and helping produce a 60 minute radio show every week. Recorded tags, sponsor promos, etc. and put them into the playout system. Played out different genres of music.
Education history
Image Richmond, The American International University in London

Richmond, The American International University in London

Participant in International Internship and Student Exchange program | 1999 - 2000

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The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) | 1997 - 2001

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University of the Arts London

Master's degree | 2003 - 2003

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291