Resume`of Rick Lasch

Objective:

I am currently seeking freelance projects that can utilize my skills outlined in this resume. I enjoy, and am always willing, to take on new projects or new ideas.

My original intention was to pursue a career in law enforcement. However, in 1976, while recuperating from being accidentally shot in my sleep, I took a job as the night security receptionist at WCIX-TV in Miami, Florida. That's where I began my career in broadcasting as a projectionist. Since then, I continue to work for every major television and cable network as well as a number of local and national businesses. I have won a number of awards, including 2 National Emmys in 1994 and 1995 while working with ESPN on the NASCAR tour.

2011 is my 35th year in the broadcast video field. I have current extensive live production experience and maintain technical skills related to video, camera operation, web casting and audio in all major sports and corporate events.

Experience:

Multimedia Project Manager
Genworth Financial, Richmond, VA
1997 – Present

Designed, equipped and operated an in house fiber global broadcast network.

Project manager for the design, installation and operation of a state of the art Investor relation conference and control room.

Project manager and Engineer in charge of remote broadcasts, webcasts, etc.,

I also fill in as needed as a camera person, live sound operator, technical director, Teleprompter operator and as a multimedia editor.

Ram Replay Director and Camera Operator
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
2004 – Present

I am on the Ram Replay television crew at the Siegal Center, either as a camera operator or director for the Rams men's basketball games. The show is broadcast on the local PBS station as well as webcast live.

Multimedia and Broadcast Design and Production
www.Lasch.tv
1994 – Present

This is my production company that produces commercials, webcasts, and any other multimedia projects that I take on.

Camera Operator, Video Engineer, Tech Manager
ESPN, Comcast, World Sports, CBS, NBC, etc,
Public Company; Myself Only; Broadcast Media industry
1989 – Present (19 years)

In 1989 I began working as a full time freelance Technician/Operator. I worked primarily as Setup Technician and Camera Operator on the Auto racing circuit and in 1995 only missed 2 of the races on the NASCAR Winston Cup tour. One of my more favorite jobs was working as a hand held camera operator in Olympic Stadium in 1996. I am also hired on a regular basis as a Video Engineer, Audio Engineer, Videotape Operator/Editor, Non linear Editor, Maintenance Engineer and Tech Manager.

Production Manager
BLAB-TV
1988 – 1989

Directed all live programming, Scheduled crew, responsible for payroll, trained staff, some engineering duties

Shoot Engineer
BES Teleproductions
1987 – 1988

Responsibilities included recording all audio and video remote and in studio productions as well as maintenance and design

News Videographer, Maintenance Engineer
WTVR-TV
1985 – 1987

Shot and edited numerous news features and spot news stories. After assisting in bringing WTVRs first portable microwaves on line I moved to the engineering department as a maintenance engineer

Production Manager
American Cable systems
1983 – 1985

Responsible for all aspects of production and post production including bringing on line American Cable systems first remote truck. l recruited, coordinated and trained community volunteers to staff all our productions.

Producer Director
WMOD-TV
1981 – 1983

In 1982 and 83 I helped put WMOD in Melbourne, Florida on the air. My title was Producer-Director however one of my first tasks was installing the microwave antennae at the top of the 200 foot plus tower and turning a 28' rental truck into a remote production vehicle. While at WMOD I won a first place Addy award as director on a 30 second commercial and gained extensive live directing experience.

Videotape Editor
WCIX-TV
1976 – 1980

I worked almost every position in the on air and production portion of the business, including editing with quad videotape and shooting the 1980 McDuffie riots on film.

Education:

Miami Dade Community College
Criminology
1976 – 1976

I was going to get an Associate in Arts Degree with my program of study in Criminal Justice Administration. However I was accidentally shot soon after I started at Miami Dade and my career path took an abrupt turn to broadcasting.

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
General subjects
1970 – 1975

References:

Available on request.