I am one of those lucky people that knew exactly what they wanted to be when they grew up. When I was in elementary school, I would organize the neighborhood kids to write scripts and shoot movies, even if we didn't have a real camera. I also built a fully-functioning radio station in the basement, even if it didn't actually broadcast anywhere. I guess I was destined to be a producer. Today, I produce award winning media for a wide range of clients, companies and audiences. No matter job or title I have, it's my goal to deliver creative, compelling media that is on-time and on-budget. The best part about my job is that I get to educate and entertain people by telling stories. I am always looking for new challenges and new ways to tell those stories.

I look forward to talking with you about your organiation and how I can help you reach your goals through high-quality video production.
Mike
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert in the development, management and production of innovative media
• Emmy winning producer and editor
• Expert in communication, organization, budgeting and staff management
• Creator of national programs, series and spots for broadcast and cable
• Professional, positive, creative personality

Production Skills

• Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Expert videographer with 4K, HD and DSLR Cameras
• Long-time technical director of live television progamming
• Years of experience directing field and studio crews
• Trains and preps executives and staff for on-camera performance
• Proven skills in script writing and interviewing
• Producer of radio and audio podcasts with over 15 years experience.

Honors

• NATAS-DC Emmy – Public Affairs Programs: Specials – Diver(C)ity
• NATAS-DC Emmy – Entertainment Program – Diver(C)ity
• Commonwealth Public Broadcasting “Employee of the Year”
• Fairfax Network “Above and Beyond” Award

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MY BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION

I was born and raised in the Washington, DC area, but I went to school at The University of Alabama. I know what you are probably thinking. "Why would you go all the way down there?" The reason was The Center for Public Television.

During my freshman year, I managed to talk my way into a paying job as a production assistant. I took classes in the morning and then worked on nationally brodcast TV and Radio programs for the rest of the day. I was mentored by a former producer at CNN. He told me that a great producer would be able to fill every role on a show by themselves if needed. So by the time I left college, I was an assistant producer who could write, shoot and edit.

Since then, I've gone on to work for a variety of companies and organizations. Each stop in my career has presented me with fun challenges and interesting projects. I've produced many different types of video for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. I've even been on TV myself a few times. (Ask me about the time I was a background actor on "How I Met Your Mother.")

Mike Khatcheressian - 703-408-4145

mike@khatcheressian.com