Native speaker - English (Canadian)
Voice over, moderation, live announcing and scripting
Text translation
German - English
English - German
Experienced journalist
In the branches extreme and motor sport; Mountain bike, BMX, Freestyle motocross (FMX), Bikercross, Boardercross©, Skiercross and Motocross.
Television and event production
from concept to completion
Camera operator
pro-sumer camera i.e. Panasonic HVX 200 or HPX 171
Qualifications
20 years experience in extreme sports. Pro rider, announcer, event organizer.
12 years experience in event organization and television production.
Final cut pro on-line editing for video and film
Logic Express for audio editing and mixing
Languages
English (First language),
German (Good knowledge)
Professional experience
Apr 1997 - present
Executive Producer/Owner Trex Entertainment Inc.
Oct 2008 - Nov 2008
Fanwalk
Brand Motivator / Co-Host - Sony Ericsson Fanwalk,
Responsibilities: Keep 100 music fans from all over Europe motivated and moving to the final destination in Liverpool for the MTV EMA awards. Co-host: Outlining what was happening, has happened and what was interesting. Interviewing walkers about their experiences. Running challenges and awarding prizes. Updating walkers twice daily on critical information. Liaising between, brand, organizers, production crew and walkers.
Mar 2007 - Apr 2008
Wicked Wheels
Producer / Host
Created, produced and hosted my own mountain bike travel and personality series named Wicked Wheels. Responsibilities included, budgeting, acquiring sponsors, scheduling, booking crew and arranging travel & accommodations. Wicked Wheels was produced in 4 countries, Germany, Austria, Sweden and Canada and included stars from the scene, resort and travel information.
May 2002 – present
Eurosport
English Voice Over Talent
Responsibilities: As one of the native speakers for Eurosport I am responsible for script check and commentary of various action sports programs. Eg. YOZ, The AST Dew Tour live, ASP Surfing weekly report, The X-Games, Redbull Crashed Ice and others.
Jul 2005 - Nov 2008
Rebel Media GmbH
Senior Producer/Journalist
Producer / Journalist for National and International broadcast programs in extreme and motor sport. Primary English voice over talent for international programs and news feeds. Lead script writer and copy editor (English). Expert in the sports of Mountainbike, BMX, FMX and closed course racing events, eg. Boardercross©, bikercross, etc.
Oct 2000 - Dec 2001
BMC - Boardercross marketing and Consulting GmbH
Producer/Journalist
Line Producer / Journalist: Responsible for editing incoming program stock to a final broadcast ready product for Eurosport and other broadcasters. Live announcer for BMC organized events, eg. The Swatch Boardercross© World Tour, Kite surf world tour, Triple Golf, YOZ Summer Games at the ISPO and more. Journalist for program modules. athlete interviews, profiles and program research.
Mar 1999 - Sep 2000
Electra Limousine Service
Owner/Partner
Electra Limousine Service operated in Vancouver for just under 2 years in an extremely competitive market. In that time we established a solid client base and had regular bookings. We closed business operations as of September 2000 due to my departure and subsequent employment in Europe.
Apr 1991 - Sep 1999
Zero Gravity
Performer and Announcer
Founded the Zero Gravity stunt team and was responsible for coordinating and planning events, contests & shows with up to 10 athletes in 3 different disciplines, in-line skate, Skateboard and BMX. Managing sponsorship deals and liaising with partners and clients. Performing in and announcing live shows across Canada and promoting the team and our show to future clients. We also worked as a promotional tool for numerous marketing companies, radio stations and sports events.
Educational background - University/College
Langara College - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sep 1994 - Jun 1996
Received Diploma in Recreation Facilities Management.
Curriculum included: Planning & marketing of recreation and educational programs, staffing protocol and event organization, and more
Organizations
Member of the DJFV - Deutscher Fachjournalisten-Verband since 2005 (Press accreditation)
IMBA - International Mountain Bicycling Association since 2005 (Trail Builder status)
Awards
Leadership Excellence Award, 1989