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Shiam Persand

Shiam Persand

Quatre Bornes Rep Of Mauritius

Summary

Dedicated Media professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

During 2 years created more than 70 hours of educational video content at Rushmore Business School which is a tertiary institution accredited with more than 10 UK Universities like Leeds Beckett University amongst others.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

With more than 33 years of experience in Broadcasting at Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation, both at National as well as at International level. Produced, directed and edited more than 2000 hours of TV News /Entertainment programs.

Skilled with Live outside broadcast or recorded in Studio mastering multi-camera productions and directing video switcher.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Media Operations Manager

Rushmore Business School
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Directed and produced video contents for online Lectures and marketing contents for Social Media.

Consultant TV Video Production

Defi Media TelePlus
Port Louis
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with producers, directors, and other production staff to ensure successful completion of video projects for Tele Plus Web TV of Defi Media Group.
  • Maintained communication with clients throughout the production process.

TV Channel Manager

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Tourism/Culture - Chef Technical Producer
  • Producing High end TV contents for of Broadcast quality for Local Channel " Kreol Channel"

Lecturer Part Time

University of Technology - Mauritius
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • BA(Hons) Film and Video Production
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes in the field of Film and Video Production.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.

Chief Technical Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated work of lighting and sound crews to streamline production operations.
  • Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
  • Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.

Senior Technical Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Live coverage of News/Production programs

Technical Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Produced 10 hours of television and digital news segments each week.

Senior Cameraman/Acting Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Experience in shooting skill on Broadcast Sony cameras
  • News and Entertainment Production
  • Used latest editing and photography tools to tell stories.

Technical Executive

Mauritius College of the Air
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Directing and producing educational programs for schools and colleges

Senior Cameraman/Programs Dept

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Siklled with Broadcast Sony TV camera both outdoor shooting and In Studio as well.

Set Designer/Decorator

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and other crew members to creation of TV props.

Graphic Designer/Photographer

Publico Advertising Agency
01.1983 - 01.1987
  • Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.

Education

MA degree in Communication and PR -

University of Technology
Mauritius
05.2014 - 05.2017

BA Hons degree in Communication -

University of Technology
Mauritius
05.2009 - 05.2014

Royal College Curepipe
02.1981

Skills

  • TV Broadcast Production
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
  • Creating contents for video courses using Video productions with skills such as Adobe Premiere Pro Editing suite, Davinci Resolve Studio
  • Blackmagic Atem Pro Studio
  • Team Leadership

Professional courses /Trainning

  • Seminar on Movie &TV Media and Brand Management for Developing Countries, 2018 Changsha- China, 10/16/18, 11/05/18
  • E-Workshop on Digital and Social Media Storytelling - ABU -Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, 05/17/18, 05/31/18
  • Media Best Practices - workshop organized by The Embassy of the United States Of America., 02/01/12
  • Atelier de formation on production of Documentary on traditional artisans by CIRTEF/Radio Canada / TV5 Monde., 02/01/03
  • Trainning on the use of Internet for Prog production research purposes organized by URTNA, held at SABC South African Broadcasting Corporation Johannesburg South Africa., 12/01/00
  • Experimental Cinema course by the Mauritius Film Development Corporation, 02/01/95, 02/01/96
  • Certificate in Photography by SONOLUX International Catholic Group Media Service., 02/01/85
  • Basic video course Radio Quebec/MBC., 02/01/88

Timeline

Consultant TV Video Production

Defi Media TelePlus
06.2021 - 12.2021

Media Operations Manager

Rushmore Business School
01.2021 - 01.2023

Lecturer Part Time

University of Technology - Mauritius
05.2018 - 11.2018

TV Channel Manager

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2020

MA degree in Communication and PR -

University of Technology
05.2014 - 05.2017

Chief Technical Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2017

BA Hons degree in Communication -

University of Technology
05.2009 - 05.2014

Senior Technical Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2012

Technical Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2005

Technical Executive

Mauritius College of the Air
01.1997 - 01.1999

Senior Cameraman/Acting Producer

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.1995 - 01.2000

Senior Cameraman/Programs Dept

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.1992 - 01.1995

Set Designer/Decorator

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1992

Graphic Designer/Photographer

Publico Advertising Agency
01.1983 - 01.1987

Royal College Curepipe
Shiam Persand