About Zach
Zach Dallas is a media and communications professional based out of British Columbia, Canada.
Zach is currently looking for new opportunities in the media industry.
Education
Royal Roads University
Victoria, British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communications
2014 - 2015
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, British Columbia
Diploma of Technology in Broadcast and Media Communications - Television
Graduated with Distinction
2012 - 2014
Employment
CKPG News
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Prince George, BC
August 2015 - present
ENG Camera Operator and Editor - Capturing video and audio in the field and studio, editing news stories for three daily newscasts. Operating live streaming equipment on location. Managing feeds from regional and international broadcast partners. Management of video server and video logs. Responsible for safe operation and routine maintenance and appearance of company vehicle.
Commander Warehouse Equipment, Ltd.
Surrey, BC
2012 - present
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Assistant - Researching, writing, and revising corporate health and safety materials. Liaising with third-party HSE auditing companies.
Global BC
Corus Entertainment (Previously Shaw Media)
Burnaby, BC
2013 - 2015
Television Assistant (TVA) - relief camera operator, and set up and strike crew for the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, BC Children's Hospital Miracle Weekend Telethon.
CTV Vancouver
Bell Media
Vancouver, BC
January 2014 - July 2014
Freelance Backfill Lighting, Video, and Microwave Technician - Lighting and video for CTV Morning Live, tuning incoming microwave signals from microwave trucks.
Internships
Global BC
Corus Entertainment (Previously Shaw Media)
Burnaby, BC
April 2014
A four-week internship as part of my final semester at BCIT. Shadowed ENG, microwave, and satellite operations.
CTV Vancouver
Bell Media
Vancouver, BC
September 2013
A three-week internship as part of my third semester at BCIT. Shadowed various roles within the station including control room, studio, ENG, microwave and satellite truck operations, and news desk.
Volunteer Work
Scouts Canada - 2019 Pacific Scout Jamboree
Public Relations Team Lead
February 2017 - Present
Responsible for organizing managing Public Relations Team staff and liaising with internal department heads, Scouts Canada staff, and external suppliers. Responsible for designing key messaging and promoting the event through web and print.
Scouts Canada - 2015 Pacific Scout Jamboree
Co-Publicity Team Lead, Newspaper Publisher, and Co-Webmaster
May 2014 - July 2015
Responsible for organizing managing Publicity Team staff and liaising with external suppliers. Resposible for the overall look and feel of the daily camp newspaper The Lighthouse. Also responsible for creating and distributing content through the jamboree website, and liaising with other departments for promotion of events and activities.
Scouts Canada - 6th Peace Arch Group
Group Youth Commissioner
2012 - 2016
Served as a representative for the youth (age 5-28) within the group. Liaised with adult leaders to ensure program quality.
Scouts Canada - 98 Nicomekl Group
Group Communications & Events Officer
2012 - present
Recorded and distributed meeting minutes. Distrubuted other event materials to the group. Administered the group's social media channels. Lead coordinator for the yearly Beaver and Cub, and Spark and Brownie Santa Breakfast. Tasks included registration, volunteer scheduling, promotion, and liasing with Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada groups and parents.
Scouts Canada - 2013 Canadian Scout Jamboree
Editor-in-Chief of The Newsasaurus
January 2013 - July 2013
Editor-in-Chief for the daily camp newspaper distributed to 6250 participants and volunteers for six days. Tasks included newspaper staff scheduling, paper layout and design, and liaising with prining company.
Beach House Theatre Society
Lighting Operator and Junior Lighting Designer
2012, 2013
Lighting operator for the 2012 season show "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Junior lighting designer and lighting operator for the 2013 season show "Twelfth Night".
Scouts Canada - 2011 Pacific Scout Jamboree
Newspaper Publisher
October 2010 - July 2011
Design and Layout Editor for the daily camp newspaper distributed to 3400 participants and staff for six days.
Skills
Software
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premier Pro
Avid Media Composer
Wordpress
Search Engine Optimization
Hardware
OS X & Windows Operating Systems
DSLR Cameras
ENG Style Cameras
Various Microphones and Audio Capture Devices
Various Lighting Devices and Accessories
Live Streaming Devices
Visual
Strong visual composition skills
Strong knowledge of lighting techniques
Soft Skills
Very organized and aware of time management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Awards
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Queen’s Venturer Award
Chief Scout’s Award
Certifications
Class 5 Vehicle License
CAVCO Personnel Number
2010 - present
2010 - present