ANDY BECKMAN

abeckman24@yahoo.com

360 N. Hollywood Way Apt. 104  Burbank, CA  91505

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EXPERIENCE:

·        Co-Host with Regis Philbin – Live with Regis and Kelly American Co-Host Winner; April 2003

   Winner of national search of over 5,000 contestants chosen by producers of “Live” and online voters

·        Production Assistant – Mike Young Productions  Los Angeles PBS “Jankers and the Adventures of

Piggly Winks” August  2003

·        DJ / Morning On-Air Personality – WAJI Magic 95.1; Ft. Wayne, IN.  Summer 2003

·        Host – AIT Home Video; Bloomington, IN

         Host for educational Kenya series shot in Africa; Fall 2002

·        Executive Producer, On-Air Talent  – Connections Live; WIPB-TV (PBS); Muncie, IN

         Oversee all student personnel and responsibilities of a student produced, and operated, entertainment

         magazine show; 2002-2003

·        Intern – Saga Studios Productions; Indianapolis, IN

         Responsibilities included:  Research Assistant, Production Assistant, Assistant to Project manager.

         Reported directly to CEO; Summer 2002

·        Associate Producer, On-Air Talent – Connections Live; WIPB-TV (PBS); Muncie, IN

         Produce and perform as talent in weekly movie review segment, “Reel to Rental,” and other features.

         Assistant in management, for half hour weekly entertainment magazine program; produced

         live remotes before being promoted to additional producing and on-air positions; 2001- 2002

·        Director, Actor – Cardinal Stage Screen, WIPB –TV (PBS); Muncie, IN

         Student Director and Actor in Advanced Senior level Telecommunications course. 

·        Actor, Production Assistant – Ball State University, DePauw University

   Performed and Assisted in production of the student film Plastic; Spring 2002

         Cast member in “The Fifteen Minute Show” (variety show) and “To Kill a Mockingbird”;

         also performed various production duties to prepare for stage shows; 1999-2000

·        Anchor, Director, Student Member – Angola High School, Angola, IN

         Worked as Main Anchor, Director, in high school broadcasts; 1998-1999

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

*Software:  Avid, After-Effects, Pro Tools, MS Office

*Cameras:  DVC-Pro, Canon GL1, Sony PD150

*Miscellaneous:  DJ Board Operation

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES – HONORS/AWARDS:

·        Three time EMMY award winner for best region student produced program, Connections Live; ‘01-‘03

·        Ball State University Telecommunications Department Senior of the Year , 2003

·        Connections Live Member of the Year, Ball State University 2003

·        BSU Department of Telecommunications Student Advisory Committee Member 2002-2003

·        Dean’s List 3 semesters at Ball State University

·        Member of National Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society

EDUCATION

·        Ball State University; Muncie, Indiana 2000-2003

B.A. in Telecommunications/Television Production – 3.4 GPA

 ·        DePauw University; Greencastle, Indiana 1999-2000

Pursuing degree in Communications before transferring to Ball State in 2000 – 3.0 GPA

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