PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Extensive experience training both students and adults in technology, public speaking and computer skills

§  Microsoft Word and Power Point

§  Adobe Premiere Pro

§  Strong public speaker

§  Managed a live television production crew for a national network

§  Traveled throughout the United States training sales agents on investment products

§  Delivered profession skill seminars for high school seniors while working as a college recruiter

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academy of Digital Video Production at Wesley Chapel High School

Certified Teacher- Video Production / Grades 9-12

September 2015 – Present                  https://wchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/?page_id=35

Achievements:

§  Television Production Instructor– Instructed students in video production, business management and broadcast journalism, while marketing the academy and promoting the academy to the local community. https://bertigtv.wixsite.com/website

§  Recruited students to attend the academy – Hosted open house in the academy as well as attending events and visiting local schools to encourage students to apply.

§  Produced a morning news show for the school –Instructed students in broadcasting and production to produce a morning news show for the school community         https://www.youtube.com/user/WesleyChapelHighTV

§  Highlighted in the local news – http://lakerlutznews.com/lln/?p=51456

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, Spring Hill, FL

Certified Teacher- Journalism / Grades 6-12

August 2010 – June 2015               

Achievements:

§  Television Production Instructor– Introduced a live morning news program to the school with the ability to stream and archive school events.

§  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1oufmuUqLXfbsAwVmp8CA

§  http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/channels/bishop-mclaughlin-spring-hill-florida

§  Yearbook Moderator – Managed the yearbook staff and produced an award winning (2013) and profitable yearbook (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/ybk_cp_program_of_excellence.html 

§  Technology Instructor – Created a curriculum for computer skills and instruction in a school where each student is issued a laptop upon admission.   http://sbertig.wix.com/e-learn-home

§  Debate Instructor – Taught debate and instructed students on public speaking.

§  Prom Coordinator – As the Junior Class advisor, organized a successful Senior Prom.

§  Member of the Continuous Improvement Council of BMCHS – Member of the organization involved in guiding the school’s curriculum, marketing and future success.

§  Member of BMCHS Friends of the Arts – Member of the organization promoting fine arts in the school community.

Bradford School, Pittsburgh PA

College Recruiter

1998 – 1999

Achievements:

§  Conducted life choice and educational seminars for high school seniors.  Subject matter included interview techniques, resume building, speed reading and dressing for success.

§  Successfully recruited high school seniors to apply to the college program.

Aegon, St. Petersburg, FL

Regional Marketing Coordinator

1994-1997

Achievements:

§  Traveled throughout the country training sales representatives on investment products including mutual funds, annuities and life insurance.

§  Conducted seminars for fifty to one hundred adults and included a question and answer session.

§  Acquired the N.A.S.D. Series Six license during this time.

Home Shopping Network, St. Petersburg, FL

Technical Director

1991-1994

Achievements:

• Managed a television production crew of seven to ten, while delivering a high quality live production for a national network.
• Proficient in audio board, remote and studio cameras, graphic operations and personnel management.

EDUCATION

Pasco Hernando Community College, 2012

New Port Richey, FL

Educator Preparation Institute

University of Florida, 1991

Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Communications GPA: 3.05

Certifications

Florida Profession Teaching Certificate

Television Production Technology Certificate

Adobe Certified Associate