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Trever Christensen

Saint Paul

Summary

To return to the industry that I have always loved.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Master Control/ News and Weather/ Commercial

KQEG UPN TV 50/ KQEG 102.7 The Eagle
06.1999 - 06.2000
  • Commercial's prewritten, or outlined. I voiced radio ads during the week and on the weekend; I was the News and Weather guy.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Traffic - Local Copy

KSTP Channel 5/ KSTC Channel 45
07.2000 - 06.2001
  • Attention to detail was a must here. Communications with master control, ad executives, and the companies sending the ads in.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Production, Director

KCCO/KCCW TV 7/12
09.2001 - 06.2004
  • TV News was written and I was at the controls. I ran tapes, lower thirds, switched cameras, worked the sound and was also in charge of lighting in the studio. There were 2 of us at the station, and we took turns doing the direction and the commercials. We voiced our own ads, that we shot, wrote, and edited (linear before non-linear) ads as they were sold.

Floor Director/ Audio

WSS - Worldwide Shopping Source
01.2005 - 06.2005
  • Working overnights at the old Fox studio, with talent from the Home Shopping Network, as a startup station.

Master Control Operator - Production Assistant

KMWB- The CW Twin Cities
07.2005 - 09.2008
  • Overnight Master Control to start. Than had a chance to work with the commercial team. Shot promo and commercial footage. Edited promos regularly. And, daily entered in the traffic for promotions.

Shift Lead

Walgreens
08.2014 - 05.2016

Key holder, counted drawers, scheduled shifts, worked in the pharmacy, ran register, organized warehouse, and received deliveries.

  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.

Barista; coffee shop manager, cashier, line cook

Taher Inc.
09.2009 - 04.2011
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.

Food Service Worker

University of Minnesota
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.

School Bus Driver

MTN - Metro Transportation Network
06.2024 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Broadcast Communications

Brown Institute
Mendota Heights, MN
05-1999

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certified; 2009
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification; 2015
  • Commercial Driver's License Class B; 2024

Timeline

School Bus Driver

MTN - Metro Transportation Network
06.2024 - Current

Food Service Worker

University of Minnesota
01.2023 - 08.2024

Shift Lead

Walgreens
08.2014 - 05.2016

Barista; coffee shop manager, cashier, line cook

Taher Inc.
09.2009 - 04.2011

Master Control Operator - Production Assistant

KMWB- The CW Twin Cities
07.2005 - 09.2008

Floor Director/ Audio

WSS - Worldwide Shopping Source
01.2005 - 06.2005

Production, Director

KCCO/KCCW TV 7/12
09.2001 - 06.2004

Traffic - Local Copy

KSTP Channel 5/ KSTC Channel 45
07.2000 - 06.2001

Master Control/ News and Weather/ Commercial

KQEG UPN TV 50/ KQEG 102.7 The Eagle
06.1999 - 06.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Broadcast Communications

Brown Institute
Trever Christensen